NetApp (NTAP) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$186.03
+10.04 (+5.70%)
▲
5d:
-0.87%
30d:
-22.17%
90d:
-9.25%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
HIGH Confidence (94%)
Quality Score
62/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$188.27 – $231.04
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
20.6x
STRETCHED
vs 17.1x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$211.69
+20.3% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$168.21 / $226.94
Trend: Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
✅ BUY SIGNAL: NTAP shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite oversold pricing.
NTAP is flagged by 1 backtest-validated scanner today
SPY Bullish (stocks from this scanner have beaten SPY by a median 0.37% over the next 20 trading days; NTAP has been on it 3 days). Backtested on 8 months of scanner history vs the S&P 500, as of 2026-11-11.
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Signal fired Nov 9, 2026 at $176.07 · last confirmed Nov 9, 2026
Strength: 6.0/10
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Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$190.19
Based on 5.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$118.10
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 17.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NTAP is currently trading at $186.03, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $188.27 to $231.04. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 20.6) compared to its historical average (17.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 6.5% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NTAP is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $168.21, while resistance sits at $226.94. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 5.7% recently.
Market Sentiment: NTAP scores 75/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $211.69 (+20.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NTAP is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $168.21, while resistance sits at $226.94. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 5.7% recently.
Market Sentiment: NTAP scores 75/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $211.69 (+20.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$188.27 -
$231.04
Company Quality Score
62/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
94.3%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$188.27 -
$231.04
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support Level
$168.21
Resistance Level
$226.94
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+5.7%)
- BULLISH: Trading 20.3% below Wall St target ($211.69)
- NEUTRAL: Trading at premium valuation - market expects 6.5% growth which is achievable
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 75/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
20.63
Wall Street Target
$211.69
(+20.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
29.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
63.5%
Profit Margin
19.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+6.5% premium
PE vs Historical
20.6 vs 17.1
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+6.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$187.43
(+7%)
2-Year Target
$199.61
(+13%)
3-Year Target
$212.59
(+21%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 21→17)
PE COMPRESSION
$176.24
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.6, Growth: 6.9%)
$215.22
(+22%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: 6.9%)
$207.23
(+18%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: 6.9%)
$176.14
(+0%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (21x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 24.83 | Current EPS (TTM): $7.09
Bull Case
$233.08
(+32%)
Analyst growth 20.3%, PE expands to 27.3
Base Case
$211.89
(+20%)
Market implied 20.3%, PE stable at 24.8
Bear Case
$119.73
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last Tracked
Nov 3, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
NetApp's stock price dropped despite the announcement of a completed acquisition, reflecting broader market conditions. The company is projected to report earnings of $2.6 per share and revenue of $2.11 billion in the upcoming quarter.
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