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NTAP · NASDAQ

Netapp Inc

Technology · Computer Hardware

$218.42

-2.34%

Close on Oct 29, 2026

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Quality

78

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Quality research reads 78 of 100, an above-average reading in the covered universe. Some underlying measurements are stronger than others.

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Fundamental Momentum

Accelerating

70

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Fundamental Momentum research reads 70 of 100. Stored measurements classify recent reported fundamentals as accelerating. This describes reported financial change already disclosed, with no forward-looking claim.

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Capital Returns

Strong

73

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Capital Returns research reads 73 of 100, recorded as strong. Stored records show 13 consecutive years of dividend payments. Share count has been reduced at about 2.7% a year in the stored window.

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Valuation context

Price / earnings
31.0

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What this company does

NetApp, Inc. (NetApp, we, us, or the Company), headquartered in San Jose, California, is a global leader in Intelligent Data Infrastructure. Since our founding in 1992, we have transformed from a pioneering storage hardware provider into a software-driven, cloud-centric data infrastructure company. Our flagship ONTAP data management software, together with a comprehensive portfolio of all-flash, hybrid-flash, and cloud-native solutions, forms the backbone of digital transformation for thousands of enterprises worldwide. NetApp empowers organizations to manage, protect, and leverage data across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. We are well positioned to enable Intelligent Data Infrastructure for our customers and help them realize the full promise of artificial intelligence (AI) providing solutions that connect, protect, and activate data across every data environment—on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge.

NetApp operates at the intersection of major industry megatrends—rapid data growth, multi-cloud adoption, and the rise of AI—which are creating unprecedented challenges and opportunities for organizations as they seek to securely manage and leverage growing data estates. Well positioned to address these complexities, NetApp empowers Intelligent Data Infrastructure for our customers through our solutions, which seamlessly connect, manage and protect data across any environment. Our first-party native integration with all major hyperscalers—Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud—combined with decades of data management leadership, uniquely enables customers to harness these shifts for competitive advantage.

Modernizing Data Infrastructure : We help organizations modernize their data infrastructure to deliver greater performance, efficiency, and agility. Our industry-leading hybrid-flash and all-flash storage solutions, powered by ONTAP , provide the foundation for mission-critical workloads, while our hybrid multi-cloud capabilities enable seamless data mobility and management across diverse environments. By simplifying operations and reducing total cost of ownership, we empower customers to accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

Enabling Resilient and Secure Operations : As cyber threats and regulatory requirements intensify, NetApp’s integrated security and data protection capabilities have become essential for enterprises worldwide. Our solutions offer robust ransomware protection, automated data backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and comprehensive governance features. We continue to innovate in cyber resilience, helping customers safeguard their most valuable digital assets and maintain business continuity.

Quoted from the business section of this company’s 10-K filed June 5, 2026. Read the filing

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