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NetScout Systems, Inc.

Stage 3 · Topping · week 10

As of Oct 22, 2026, NetScout Systems is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 10 (since Aug 18, 2026). It closed at $38.31, 14.6% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

NetScout Systems, Inc. provides carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) solutions to protect digital business services against disruptions. More about the company

$38.31
-1.01% today
$2.8B · Mid cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Topping: the uptrend is tiring

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S4 24w
S4 20w
S2 22w
S2 48w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S4 24w → S1 10w → S4 20w → S1 7w → S2 22w → S3 6w → S4 4w → S1 2w → S2 8w → S3 6w → S2 48w → S3 9w current
Total tracked: 166 weeks across 12 stage runs.

NTCT among Software - Infrastructure25th of 179 by relative strength

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Stocks in Software - Infrastructure ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1PAYSStage 2 · wk 2397+20.0%
2BANDStage 3 · wk 1197−31.5%
3USIOStage 2 · wk 1996+39.2%
4OKTAStage 2 · wk 1996−2.0%
5TWLOStage 2 · wk 2696−12.8%
6DOCNStage 2 · wk 396−34.8%
7GCTStage 2 · wk 996+12.6%
8FTNTStage 2 · wk 2495−3.2%
…25NTCTStage 3 · wk 1083−2.5%
vs 52W High
-14.6%
$25.47 lo$44.84 hi
14.6% below 52W high, weakening from peak
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 10
1w13w26w
Week 10, distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
6.4%
200 DMA: $35.99 · rising
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
0.65x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
↗
Short-term trend rising gently
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
-2.5%
3M
-4.2%
6M
+17.6%
YTD
+42.7%
1Y
+43.1%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2025-06-12
11 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2019-03-18.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 10 · Vol 0.65x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 10 · Vol 0.59x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 9 · Vol 0.42x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 9 · Vol 0.69x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 9 · Vol 0.87x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 9 · Vol 0.81x
2026-10-14S3
Wk 9 · Vol 0.82x
2026-10-13S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.63x
2026-10-12S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.71x
2026-10-09S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.58x
2026-10-08S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.79x
2026-10-07S3
Wk 8 · Vol 1.18x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$38.88
200 DMA
$35.99
52W High
$44.84
52W Low
$25.47
5D Low
$38.07
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$41.20
60d High
$42.21
120d High
$44.84
250d High
$44.84
Next resistance
+7.5%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
23.5
Forward 13.7
ROE
+7.5%
Profit margin +13.7%
Dividend Yield
0.00%
P/B 1.7

NetScout Systems: quick answers

What stage is NetScout Systems in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, NetScout Systems (NTCT) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Aug 18, 2026 and is in week 10. What the four stages mean

Is NetScout Systems in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. NetScout Systems is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 6.4% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is NetScout Systems from its 52-week high?

NetScout Systems closed at $38.31 on Oct 22, 2026, 14.6% below its 52-week high of $44.84. Its 52-week low is $25.47.

How has NetScout Systems performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, NetScout Systems is up 43.1% over the past year and up 42.7% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is NetScout Systems in?

NetScout Systems is in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Information Technology sector.

About this companyInformation Technology· Software - Infrastructure

NetScout Systems, Inc. provides carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) solutions to protect digital business services against disruptions. It offers nGeniusONE management software to predict, preempt, and resolve network and service delivery problems, as well as facilitate the optimization and capacity planning of their network infrastructures; and specialized platforms and analytic modules to analyze and troubleshoot traffic in radio access and Wi-Fi networks; and Omnis Insights, a solution that is designed to generate a high-fidelity and curated dataset that strengthens observability and cybersecurity operations. Its platform provides real-time generation and analysis of information-rich, high-volume network-derived data for use its applications and partner networks. In addition, it offers ISNG, a real-time information platform that provides insights to optimize network performance; packet flow systems that delivers targeted network traffic access to a range of monitoring and cybersecurity tools and systems, including the nGeniusONE application; vSTREAM, a virtualized form factor version; Infinistream, an advanced passive network probe; and markets test access points that enables full and non-disruptive access to network traffic. Further, the company provides cybersecurity solutions to protect networks against DDoS attacks under the Arbor solutions, including Arbor Sightline, Arbor Threat Mitigation System, Arbor Insight, Arbor Edge Defense, and Omnis Cyber Intelligence solutions. It serves enterprise customers in financial services, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, education, transportation, and retail; mobile, wireline, and cable operators, internet service providers, and cloud providers industries; and government and associated agencies through a direct sales force, and indirect reseller and distribution channels. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.

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