NetApp Inc.’s fiscal third-quarter revenue fell short of analysts’ estimates, leading to its shares declining -8.8% Thursday.
The hybrid cloud & data storage/management company’s revenue increased +2% year-over-year to touch $1.56 billion in the fiscal third-quarter, but still missed analysts’ expectation of $1.60 billion (based on FactSet poll).
Nevertheless, the company reported adjusted earninsg of $1.20 a share for the quarter, thereby beating analysts' expectations of $1.15 a share (based on FactSet poll).
NetApp’s unadjusted total earnings came in at $249 million (or 98 cents a share) in the quarter, compared to a net loss of -$479 million (or -$1.79 a share) of the year-ago quarter.
For the current quarter ending in April, NetApp projects its per-share earnings to range between $1.22 to $1.28. Analysts are expecting the figure to be $1.25 a share. The company is expecting revenue to range from $1.59 billion to $1.69 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter, while analysts’ prediction is $1.71 billion.
NTAP saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on April 07, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on April 07, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on NTAP as a result. In of 85 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
NTAP moved below its 50-day moving average on April 07, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for NTAP crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on April 10, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 22 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NTAP declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NTAP advanced for three days, in of 335 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
NTAP may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 297 cases where NTAP Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (16.340) is normal, around the industry mean (36.125). P/E Ratio (16.096) is within average values for comparable stocks, (133.541). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.091) is also within normal values, averaging (1.368). Dividend Yield (0.022) settles around the average of (0.028) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.903) is also within normal values, averaging (153.522).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. NTAP’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 96, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
Provides data management and storage solutions
Industry ComputerCommunications