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Netscout Systems (NTCT) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Feb 5, 2026
Netscout Systems (NTCT) reported revenue of $251M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), -0.5% from a year earlier and +14% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 25.7%, net earnings $55.1M (22.0% of revenue).
Netscout Systems, Q3 FY26: revenue $251M (-0.5% year over year), operating margin 25.7%, net earnings $55.1M, operating cash flow $62.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $251M | +14% | -0.5% |
| Gross profit | $205M | +17% | -0.4% |
| Operating profit | $64.3M | +98% | +4% |
| Net earnings | $55.1M | +113% | +13% |
| Operating cash flow | $62.1M | +833% | +50% |
| Free cash flow | $59.3M | 13× | +50% |
What changed
Revenue was $250.7M in Q3 FY26, down 1% year over year and up 14% from the previous quarter. Service was the largest line at 51% of revenue. Product lost $6.5M year over year (down 5%), 484% of the total change.
Gross margin was 81.6%, up 0.1 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $64.3M, a 25.7% margin (up 1.2 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 2% while revenue fell 1%. Net earnings were $55.1M, up 13% year over year. The effective tax rate was 17.2%.
Operating cash flow was $62.1M (up 50% year over year), 113% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $13.5M of depreciation and amortization and $13.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $20.4M. Capital expenditures of $2.8M left free cash flow of $59.3M.
Questions
What was Netscout Systems' revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Netscout Systems (NTCT) reported revenue of $251M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), -0.5% from a year earlier and +14% from the quarter before.
Was Netscout Systems profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $64.3M (25.7% of revenue) and net earnings $55.1M.
Source: Netscout Systems 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.