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Netapp, Inc. (NTAP) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 16% confidence · analysed Oct 30, 2026
On Oct 30, 2026, our model rated Netapp, Inc. (NTAP) WEAK BUY with 16% confidence at a price of $199.18. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Analysed price$199.18
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 29, below 30, which is oversold territory: sellers have pushed hard recently. Oversold stocks often bounce, but they can stay weak for a while.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price has slipped below its 50-day moving average but is still above the 200-day: a pullback inside a longer-term uptrend.
Volume is about normal (1.1x the 20-day average).
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 2.42, which looks expensive relative to its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 19.2% and revenue growth of +29.9%.
In its latest quarter it earned $2.43 per share, which beat the $2.27 analysts expected, with revenue +29.9% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.3 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $211.69.
The next earnings report is expected around Dec 1, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $199.18, a target of $211.69 (+6.3%) and a stop-loss at $177.81 (-10.7%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.6 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Nov 9, 2026 whatever the price does.
Entry$199.18
Target$211.69
Stop-loss$177.81
Reassess byNov 9, 2026
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.16 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 29.37, MACD bearish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 2.42, margin 19.2%, revenue growth 29.9%. Financial results: YoY revenue +29.9%, last EPS surprise +7.0%, next earnings 2026-12-01. FinGPT news read: positive. Suggested levels: entry $199.18, target $211.69, stop-loss $177.81, exit by 2026-11-09 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for NTAP
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 16% | $199.18 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Recent news on NTAP
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Frequently asked questions
Is NTAP a buy right now?
As of Oct 30, 2026, our automated model rates Netapp, Inc. (NTAP) WEAK BUY with 16% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for NTAP?
The model's most recent plan targets $211.69 with a stop-loss at $177.81, from an entry near $199.18.
When does Netapp, Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Dec 1, 2026.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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