Should I buy NetApp (NTAP) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Citigroup — 71% of its targets hit on this sector (856 calls tested). It aims for $209 (+9.6 %), call made on August 19, 2026, maturing on August 19, 2027 (9 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on NetApp
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Capital Markets | 57 % | +29.2 % | 7 | $171 -10% |
| UBS | 62 % | +19.9 % | 8 | $120 -37% |
| JP Morgan | 71 % | +15.0 % | 14 | $150 -21% |
| Loop Capital | 50 % | +8.2 % | 6 | $130 -32% |
| B of A Securities | 56 % | -3.6 % | 9 | $150 -21% |
| Barclays | 44 % | -5.8 % | 16 | $199 +4% |
| Susquehanna | 18 % | -6.3 % | 11 | $185 -3% |
| Citigroup | 50 % | -11.3 % | 8 | $209 +10% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Few solid positives from analysts right now: of 12 ratings, only 3 buys, and the median price target ($180) is -6% below the price ($191). Caution prevails.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on NTAP, JP Morgan (71% hit rate, 14 scored calls), only targets $150 (call made on May 29, 2026, maturing on May 29, 2027) (-21%) in its most recent call, and $125 (call made on February 19, 2026, maturing on February 19, 2027) (-34%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 9 are neutral.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -6% from the current price.
- High valuation (P/E ~31): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on NTAP
Median target $180 (-6%) · 12 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in NetApp now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 25% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $180 (-6%), and JP Morgan (most reliable on NTAP, 71%) targets $150. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~31) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in NetApp?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($180) sits just -6% from the price ($191) (most reliable on NTAP: JP Morgan, 71%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is NetApp still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($191) and its estimated value: analysts target $180 on median (-6%), with 25% buys (most reliable on NTAP: JP Morgan, 71%). Cross-check with their real reliability on NTAP and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying NTAP?
Even the most reliable firm on NTAP, JP Morgan (71% hit rate, 14 scored calls), only targets $150 (call made on May 29, 2026, maturing on May 29, 2027) (-21%) in its most recent call, and $125 (call made on February 19, 2026, maturing on February 19, 2027) (-34%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
→ Go deeper: the full NetApp profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).