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NetApp Inc is a provider of enterprise data management and storage solutions. The company's segments include Hybrid Cloud and Public Cloud. It generates maximum revenue from the Hybrid Cloud segment. The Hybrid Cloud segment offers a portfolio of storage management and infrastructure solutions that help customers recast their traditional data centers with the power of cloud. This portfolio is designed to operate with public clouds to unlock the potential of hybrid, multi-cloud operations. Hybrid Cloud is composed of software, hardware, and related support, as well as professional and other services.

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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/momentum-trading">momentum trade</a> just hit a wall and the unwind has been nothing short of brutal.
JPMorgan analysts Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, Arun Jain and Bhupinder Singh note that the sharp reversal in momentum has erased two years of gains in just three weeks &#8211; one of the fastest unwinds in four decades. 
With mega-caps leading the drop and a dramatic shift towards low-volatility stocks, investors need to rethink their strategies.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Behind The Crash?</h2>
Extreme crowding in momentum stocks &#8211; primarily fueled by AI enthusiasm, high-rate expectations and pro-growth bets—came under pressure as macro risks resurfaced. 
The result? A 17% average decline among the Mag-7, triggering a $5.8 trillion market cap wipeout in the S&amp;P 500.
While forced liquidations and systematic deleveraging have cooled the immediate risk of another crash, JPMorgan warns that if this is a true regime shift, the unwind may only be one-third complete.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where Is Momentum Flowing?</h2>
Momentum is rotating away from quality growth and into low volatility and defensive plays. 
According to JPMorgan, stocks in the following sectors are seeing the strongest bid:
Utilities: NiSource Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NI#NYSE">NI</a>), Ameren Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEE#NYSE">AEE</a>) and Evergy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVRG#NASDAQ">EVRG</a>)
Insurance: Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), Brown &amp; Brown Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) and Aon PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>)
Financial Services: Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>)
Crowding in low volatility names has surged, pushing relative P/E valuations to record highs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What To Watch Next</h2>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">The Low-Volatility Boom</h4>
With the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) (small caps) lagging and defensive ETFs like the Invesco S&amp;P 500 Low Volatility ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPLV#NYSE">SPLV</a>) seeing inflows, the shift towards safety is clear. But JPMorgan warns that a further rate drop could push low volatility stocks into bubble territory, much like 2016.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">High-Volatility Bargains</h4>
According to JPMorgan, stocks that have seen heavy multiple compression, making them attractive for value-seeking investors, include:
Semiconductors: Monolithic Power Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>))
Software: (Synopsys Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/snps#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>), Cadence Design Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>), ServiceNow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>))
Tech Hardware: (Arista Networks Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/anet#NYSE">ANET</a>), NetApp Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>), Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>))
However, without an intra-cycle reset or Fed pivot, a broad move into beaten-down growth stocks may be premature.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">The Fed's Next Move</h4>
If rate expectations shift lower, expect bond proxies to gain further. If not, the defensive rally may stall, forcing a reassessment of positioning.
Momentum traders just got whipsawed and the rotation into low-volatility stocks has been rapid. While some safety plays look solid, overheating risks remain.
Investors should watch for signs of a structural shift &#8211; and be ready to pivot before the next wave hits.
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NetApp intends to use a portion of the net proceeds of this offering to repay its $750 million outstanding principal amount of 1.875% Senior Notes due 2025 at maturity and the remainder of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

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Reported Earlier, NetApp Prices $625M 5.50% Senior Notes Due 2032 And $625M 5.70% Senior Notes Due 2035, Totals $1.25B

Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah maintains NetApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $150 to $130.

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Loop Capital Maintains Buy on NetApp, Lowers Price Target to $130

Citigroup analyst Asiya Merchant maintains NetApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $135 to $110.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on NetApp, Lowers Price Target to $110

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Barclays analyst Tim Long maintains NetApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $132 to $115.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on NetApp, Lowers Price Target to $115

During the last three months, 7 analysts shared their evaluations of NetApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $137.43, a high estimate of $160.00, and a low estimate of $115.00. Highlighting a 1.6% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $139.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740765634_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive NetApp. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
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<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Aaron Rakers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
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<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
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<td>Aaron Rakers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
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<td>Wamsi Mohan</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$121.00</td>
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<td>Mehdi Hosseini</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
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<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
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<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to NetApp. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of NetApp compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of NetApp's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Capture valuable insights into NetApp's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTAP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on NetApp analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About NetApp</h2>
NetApp Inc is a provider of enterprise data management and storage solutions. The company's segments include Hybrid Cloud and Public Cloud. It generates maximum revenue from the Hybrid Cloud segment. The Hybrid Cloud segment offers a portfolio of storage management and infrastructure solutions that help customers recast their traditional data centers with the power of cloud. This portfolio is designed to operate with public clouds to unlock the potential of hybrid, multi-cloud operations. Hybrid Cloud is composed of software, hardware, and related support, as well as professional and other services.
<h3>Financial Milestones: NetApp's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining NetApp's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 6.15% as of 31 October, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: NetApp's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 18.03%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 32.84%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): NetApp's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.27% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: NetApp's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.52. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On NetApp Through 7 Analysts

Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers maintains NetApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $130 to $115.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on NetApp, Lowers Price Target to $115

JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintains NetApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $160 to $153.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on NetApp, Lowers Price Target to $153

NetApp shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 sales results and issued Q4 and FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.

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CORRECTION: NetApp Sees Q4 Adj. EPS $1.84-$1.94 vs $1.99 Est., Net Revenues $1.65B-$1.8B vs $1.763B Est.; Sees FY25 Adj. EPS $7.17-$7.27 vs $7.32 Est., Net Revenues $6.49B-$6.64B vs $6.656B Est.

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NetApp Q3 2025 Adj. EPS $1.91, Inline, Sales $1.641B Miss $1.695B Estimate

NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) will release its third-quarter financial results after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTAP/earnings">closing bell on Thursday, Feb. 27</a>.
Analysts expect the San Jose, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.91 per share. That&#8217;s down from $1.94 per share in the year-ago period. NetApp projects quarterly revenue of $1.7 billion, compared to $1.61 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Feb. 19, Bank of America Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan upgraded the rating for NetApp from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $121 to $128.
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With the recent buzz around NetApp, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends too. As of now, NetApp offers an annual dividend yield of 1.70%, which is a quarterly dividend amount of 52 cents per share ($2.08 a year).
To figure out how to earn $500 monthly from NetApp, start with a yearly target of $6,000 ($500 x 12 months).
Next, we divide this amount by NetApp $2.08 dividend: $6,000 / $2.08 = 2,885 shares.
So, an investor would need to own approximately $359,154 worth of NetApp, or 2,885 shares, to generate a monthly dividend income of $500.
Assuming a more conservative goal of $100 monthly ($1,200 annually), we do the same calculation: $1,200 / $2.08 = 577 shares, or $71,831 to generate a monthly dividend income of $100.
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis. The dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend payment by the current stock price. As the stock price changes, the dividend yield will also change.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and its current price is $50, its dividend yield would be 4%. However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield would decrease to 3.33% ($2/$60).
Conversely, if the stock price decreases to $40, the dividend yield would increase to 5% ($2/$40).
Further, the dividend payment itself can also change over time, which can also impact the dividend yield. If a company increases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will increase even if the stock price remains the same. Similarly, if a company decreases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will decrease.
NTAP Price Action: Shares of NetApp gained by 1.5% to close at $124.49 on Wednesday.
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Earnings Scheduled For February 27, 2025

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Watching NetApp; Hearing Zacks Newsletter Picks Stock

Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers maintains NetApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $140 to $130.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on NetApp, Lowers Price Target to $130

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Jefferies analyst Janardan Menon upgraded the rating for STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) from Hold to Buy. STMicroelectronics shares closed at $24.41 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan upgraded NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $121 to $128. NetApp shares closed at $120.52 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTAP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Petrone upgrades Glaukos Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GKOS#NYSE">GKOS</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raised the price target from $140 to $200. Glaukos shares closed at $152.96 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GKOS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert upgraded the rating for CervoMed Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVO#NASDAQ">CRVO</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $10 price target. CervoMed shares closed at $2.23 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRVO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Considering buying NTAP stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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This NetApp Analyst Is No Longer Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Wednesday

B of A Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan upgrades NetApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and raises the price target from $121 to $128.

B of A Securities Upgrades NetApp to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $128

Press Releases

NetApp Revolutionizes Block Storage to Meet Demands of Modern Workloads

NetApp to Participate in Upcoming Technology Conferences

NetApp Appoints Beth O'Callahan to Newly Defined Chief Administrative Officer Role

NetApp Reports Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Results

General

Flexera Completes Acquisition of NetApp's Spot FinOps Portfolio

NetApp Is Recognized as a 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers' Choice for Primary Storage Platforms

NetApp Prices $1.25 Billion of Senior Notes

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