Data storage firm NetApp Q2 revenue beats analyst expectations on strong AI demand

NetApp

25/11/2025 21:10

Overview

NetApp fiscal Q2 revenue grows 3% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations

Adjusted EPS for fiscal Q2 beats consensus, driven by strong demand for AI solutions

Company returns $353 mln to shareholders via repurchases and dividends

Outlook

NetApp sees Q3 revenue between $1.615 bln and $1.765 bln

NetApp expects Q3 GAAP EPS between $1.52 and $1.62

NetApp anticipates FY26 revenue between $6.625 bln and $6.875 bln

Result Drivers

AI SOLUTIONS DEMAND - Strong demand for AI solutions contributed to revenue growth, according to CEO George Kurian

ALL-FLASH ARRAY GROWTH - All-flash array revenue increased 9% yr/yr to $1 bln, contributing to overall revenue growth

CLOUD STORAGE SERVICES - Public Cloud revenue rose 32% yr/yr, driven by first-party and marketplace storage services

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
Beat
$1.71 bln
$1.69 bln (16 Analysts)
Q2 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$2.05
$1.89 (17 Analysts)
Q2 EPS
$1.51
Q2 Net Income
$305 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 14 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the computer hardware peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for NetApp Inc is $119.09, about 8.5% above its November 24 closing price of $108.96

The stock recently traded at 13 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago

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