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NetApp Shares Dip Despite Q2 Earnings Beat and Strong AI-Driven Demand
Financial Modeling Prepยท 2025-11-26 21:43
Core Insights - NetApp Inc. reported fiscal second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by increased adoption of AI workloads and cloud storage services [1][2] - The company's shares fell over 2% despite the positive earnings report [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings for the quarter ended October 24, 2025, were $2.05 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.89 [1] - Revenue increased by 3% year over year to $1.71 billion, slightly above the estimated $1.69 billion [1] Segment Performance - All-flash array revenue grew by 9% to $1.0 billion [2] - Public cloud revenue reached $171 million, with first-party and marketplace storage services experiencing a growth of 32% [2] - The company achieved a record Q2 adjusted operating margin of 31.1% [2] Future Guidance - For fiscal 2026, NetApp projected adjusted EPS between $7.75 and $8.05, with a midpoint of $7.90, which is above the $7.75 consensus [2] - Revenue guidance for fiscal 2026 is set between $6.63 billion and $6.88 billion, aligning with market expectations [2]