NetScout Systems (NTCT) Competitors

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NTCT vs. FDS, MANH, PEGA, ACIW, and JIVE

Should you buy NetScout Systems stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares NetScout Systems with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with NetScout Systems include FactSet Research Systems (FDS), Manhattan Associates (MANH), Pegasystems (PEGA), ACI Worldwide (ACIW), and JPMorgan International Value ETF (JIVE). These companies are all part of the "application software" industry.

How does NetScout Systems compare to FactSet Research Systems?

FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) and NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) are both mid-cap application software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, risk, profitability and dividends.

FactSet Research Systems has a net margin of 24.48% compared to NetScout Systems' net margin of 11.11%. FactSet Research Systems' return on equity of 30.25% beat NetScout Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
FactSet Research Systems	24.48%	30.25%	15.30%
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%

FactSet Research Systems has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

91.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of FactSet Research Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of NetScout Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, NetScout Systems had 14 more articles in the media than FactSet Research Systems. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for NetScout Systems and 7 mentions for FactSet Research Systems. FactSet Research Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat NetScout Systems' score of 0.81 indicating that FactSet Research Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
FactSet Research Systems	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
NetScout Systems	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

FactSet Research Systems has higher revenue and earnings than NetScout Systems. FactSet Research Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NetScout Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
FactSet Research Systems	$2.32B	3.17	$597.04M	$15.55	12.97
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.31	$95.53M	$1.30	30.31

FactSet Research Systems currently has a consensus price target of $279.85, suggesting a potential upside of 38.71%. NetScout Systems has a consensus price target of $35.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.90%. Given FactSet Research Systems' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe FactSet Research Systems is more favorable than NetScout Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
FactSet Research Systems	6 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.82
NetScout Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

FactSet Research Systems beats NetScout Systems on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NetScout Systems compare to Manhattan Associates?

Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:MANH) and NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings.

Manhattan Associates has a net margin of 19.68% compared to NetScout Systems' net margin of 11.11%. Manhattan Associates' return on equity of 78.13% beat NetScout Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Manhattan Associates	19.68%	78.13%	27.98%
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%

Manhattan Associates has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

98.5% of Manhattan Associates shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Manhattan Associates shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, NetScout Systems had 12 more articles in the media than Manhattan Associates. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for NetScout Systems and 9 mentions for Manhattan Associates. Manhattan Associates' average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat NetScout Systems' score of 0.81 indicating that Manhattan Associates is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Manhattan Associates	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
NetScout Systems	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Manhattan Associates has higher revenue and earnings than NetScout Systems. NetScout Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Manhattan Associates, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Manhattan Associates	$1.08B	6.87	$219.95M	$3.57	35.17
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.31	$95.53M	$1.30	30.31

Manhattan Associates presently has a consensus price target of $202.91, indicating a potential upside of 61.60%. NetScout Systems has a consensus price target of $35.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.90%. Given Manhattan Associates' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Manhattan Associates is more favorable than NetScout Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Manhattan Associates	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54
NetScout Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

Manhattan Associates beats NetScout Systems on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NetScout Systems compare to Pegasystems?

Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) and NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings.

46.9% of Pegasystems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.4% of Pegasystems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Pegasystems has higher revenue and earnings than NetScout Systems. Pegasystems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NetScout Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Pegasystems	$1.75B	3.13	$393.44M	$1.86	17.59
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.31	$95.53M	$1.30	30.31

Pegasystems presently has a consensus price target of $63.70, indicating a potential upside of 94.68%. NetScout Systems has a consensus price target of $35.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.90%. Given Pegasystems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Pegasystems is more favorable than NetScout Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Pegasystems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.73
NetScout Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Pegasystems has a net margin of 20.04% compared to NetScout Systems' net margin of 11.11%. Pegasystems' return on equity of 30.05% beat NetScout Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Pegasystems	20.04%	30.05%	14.07%
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%

Pegasystems has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, NetScout Systems had 17 more articles in the media than Pegasystems. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for NetScout Systems and 4 mentions for Pegasystems. Pegasystems' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat NetScout Systems' score of 0.81 indicating that Pegasystems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Pegasystems	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
NetScout Systems	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Pegasystems beats NetScout Systems on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NetScout Systems compare to ACI Worldwide?

NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) and ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, NetScout Systems and NetScout Systems both had 21 articles in the media. NetScout Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat ACI Worldwide's score of 0.58 indicating that NetScout Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NetScout Systems	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
ACI Worldwide	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

ACI Worldwide has higher revenue and earnings than NetScout Systems. ACI Worldwide is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NetScout Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.31	$95.53M	$1.30	30.31
ACI Worldwide	$1.76B	2.36	$226.66M	$1.99	20.51

NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ACI Worldwide has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.7% of ACI Worldwide shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of ACI Worldwide shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

ACI Worldwide has a net margin of 11.51% compared to NetScout Systems' net margin of 11.11%. ACI Worldwide's return on equity of 16.76% beat NetScout Systems' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%
ACI Worldwide	11.51%	16.76%	7.89%

NetScout Systems presently has a consensus price target of $35.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.90%. ACI Worldwide has a consensus price target of $60.00, indicating a potential upside of 47.02%. Given ACI Worldwide's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ACI Worldwide is more favorable than NetScout Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NetScout Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
ACI Worldwide	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

Summary

ACI Worldwide beats NetScout Systems on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NetScout Systems compare to JPMorgan International Value ETF?

NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) and JPMorgan International Value ETF (NASDAQ:JIVE) are both mid-cap application software companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, NetScout Systems had 19 more articles in the media than JPMorgan International Value ETF. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for NetScout Systems and 2 mentions for JPMorgan International Value ETF. NetScout Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat JPMorgan International Value ETF's score of 0.45 indicating that NetScout Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NetScout Systems	Positive
JPMorgan International Value ETF	Neutral

NetScout Systems has higher revenue and earnings than JPMorgan International Value ETF. JPMorgan International Value ETF is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NetScout Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NetScout Systems	$859.48M	3.31	$95.53M	$1.30	30.31
JPMorgan International Value ETF	N/A	N/A	N/A	-$0.11	N/A

NetScout Systems has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, JPMorgan International Value ETF has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

91.6% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.4% of JPMorgan International Value ETF shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of NetScout Systems shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.7% of JPMorgan International Value ETF shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

NetScout Systems has a net margin of 11.11% compared to JPMorgan International Value ETF's net margin of 0.00%. NetScout Systems' return on equity of 8.37% beat JPMorgan International Value ETF's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NetScout Systems	11.11%	8.37%	5.96%
JPMorgan International Value ETF	N/A	N/A	N/A

NetScout Systems presently has a consensus price target of $35.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.90%. Given NetScout Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe NetScout Systems is more favorable than JPMorgan International Value ETF.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NetScout Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
JPMorgan International Value ETF	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

NetScout Systems beats JPMorgan International Value ETF on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NTCT vs. The Competition

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Metric	NetScout Systems	COMP Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.76B	$28.70B	$38.55B	$12.20B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.69%	3.19%	5.30%
P/E Ratio	30.31	59.59	164.46	25.65
Price / Sales	3.31	2.54	626.48	79.76
Price / Cash	15.43	24.02	47.82	55.34
Price / Book	1.73	5.97	9.46	6.66
Net Income	$95.53M	$733.86M	$1.03B	$333.63M
7 Day Performance	2.90%	1.80%	-0.04%	-0.11%
1 Month Performance	21.42%	18.98%	9.12%	3.94%
1 Year Performance	73.95%	58.61%	163.85%	36.07%

NetScout Systems Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NTCT NetScout Systems	2.1914 of 5 stars	$39.40 +3.1%	$35.50 -9.9%	+71.2%	$2.76B	$859.48M	30.31	2,123	Earnings Report
FDS FactSet Research Systems	4.5172 of 5 stars	$225.02 -1.1%	$279.85 +24.4%	-55.4%	$8.29B	$2.32B	14.47	12,800	Positive News
MANH Manhattan Associates	4.8411 of 5 stars	$140.77 +0.5%	$202.91 +44.1%	-35.8%	$8.29B	$1.08B	39.43	4,370
PEGA Pegasystems	4.845 of 5 stars	$36.79 +1.6%	$63.70 +73.1%	-33.3%	$6.05B	$1.75B	19.78	5,598
ACIW ACI Worldwide	4.6835 of 5 stars	$44.28 +1.0%	$60.00 +35.5%	-17.0%	$4.45B	$1.76B	20.41	2,930	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast

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NetScout Systems (NTCT) Competitors

NTCT vs. FDS, MANH, PEGA, ACIW, and JIVE

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NetScout Systems (NTCT) Competitors

NTCT vs. FDS, MANH, PEGA, ACIW, and JIVE

How does NetScout Systems compare to FactSet Research Systems?

Is FDS or NTCT more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, FDS or NTCT?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in FDS or NTCT?

Does the media favor FDS or NTCT?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, FDS or NTCT?

Do analysts rate FDS or NTCT?

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How does NetScout Systems compare to Manhattan Associates?

Is MANH or NTCT more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, MANH or NTCT?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in MANH or NTCT?

Does the media refer more to MANH or NTCT?

Which has better earnings and valuation, MANH or NTCT?

Do analysts prefer MANH or NTCT?

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How does NetScout Systems compare to Pegasystems?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in PEGA or NTCT?

Which has better earnings and valuation, PEGA or NTCT?

Do analysts prefer PEGA or NTCT?

Is PEGA or NTCT more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, PEGA or NTCT?

Does the media refer more to PEGA or NTCT?

Summary

How does NetScout Systems compare to ACI Worldwide?

Does the media prefer NTCT or ACIW?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, NTCT or ACIW?

Which has more volatility and risk, NTCT or ACIW?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in NTCT or ACIW?

Is NTCT or ACIW more profitable?

Do analysts rate NTCT or ACIW?

Summary

How does NetScout Systems compare to JPMorgan International Value ETF?

Does the media prefer NTCT or JIVE?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, NTCT or JIVE?

Which has more volatility and risk, NTCT or JIVE?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in NTCT or JIVE?

Is NTCT or JIVE more profitable?

Do analysts rate NTCT or JIVE?

Summary

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NetScout Systems Competitors List

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