NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call | AI Growth & Cautious Outlook | 5/30/2025
AI Summary
Financial Highlights
NetApp achieved record financial metrics in FY25, including gross profit, operating profit, and EPS.
Total revenue reached $6.57 billion, representing a 5% increase year-over-year, and billings were up 8%.
Q4 results showed billings at $2.03 billion, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of growth.
Strategic Growth Areas
The company is focusing on AI and public cloud services as primary growth engines, with these areas now contributing over 66% of total revenue.
All-flash array revenue run rate grew 14%, reaching a record $4.1 billion, accounting for two-thirds of hybrid cloud revenue.
NetApp's AI business saw a fivefold increase year-over-year with 150 deals closed across diverse sectors.
Market Position and Share
Gained nearly 300 basis points in all-flash market share reported by IDC, outpacing all major competitors.
New contracts reflect strong demand for data-driven strategies in modernizing infrastructures to support AI implementation.
Future Outlook and Guidance
Cautious guidance for FY26, forecasting revenue between $6.625 billion to $6.875 billion due to market uncertainties.
Despite the macroeconomic challenges, NetApp plans strategic investments to enhance R&D and sales capabilities while ensuring shareholder returns.
Revenue projections imply a steady 3-4% growth despite headwinds, emphasizing ongoing demand in AI and cloud services.
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NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) reported record results for Q4 2025 on May 30, 2025, with revenue rising 4% year-over-year to $1.73 billion and adjusted earnings per share growing 7% to $1.93, both ahead of analyst expectations. The quarter saw strong momentum in NetApp’s all-flash storage and marketplace storage services, with all-flash array annualized revenue run rate climbing 14% to $4.1 billion and public cloud revenue up 8% to $164 million. Billings jumped 12% year-over-year to $2.03 billion, and operating margin hit a Q4 record of 28.6%. NetApp’s AI business expanded fivefold, and the company closed approximately 150 AI infrastructure and data lake modernization deals in the quarter. Despite these achievements, NetApp’s stock fell over 5% in after-hours trading as management issued cautious guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting revenue between $6.625 billion and $6.875 billion and EPS between $7.60 and $7.90, citing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties. The company returned $355 million to shareholders in Q4 through buybacks and dividends, and for the full year, returned $1.57 billion. Management remains confident in NetApp’s innovation pipeline and leadership in AI, cloud, and data infrastructure, but is preparing for a more challenging environment in the year ahead. About Inside Ticker: For more expert analysis and real-time updates on NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) and other market movers, follow Inside Ticker and visit InsideTicker.com for in-depth reports, financial insights, and the latest news on leading companies. #NetApp #NTAP #EarningsCall #Q42025 #AI #FlashStorage #Cloud #StockMarket #Investing #InsideTicker
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