Occidental Asset Management LLC, a prominent investment firm, has recently increased its position in NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) by 5.5% during the second quarter of this year. According to the company’s Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Occidental Asset Management now owns 34,593 shares of NetApp’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,788 shares during the quarter. The total value of these holdings amounts to $2,643,000 as of the most recent SEC filing.
NetApp is a renowned data storage provider that operates in a highly competitive industry. As of September 18, 2023, NetApp has reported its quarterly earnings results for the second quarter ending on August 23rd. The company announced earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15 for the quarter, surpassing market expectations by $0.08. This positive financial performance is indicative of NetApp’s ability to outperform projected estimates.
NetApp’s net margin stood at an impressive 19.49%, demonstrating its strong profitability despite challenges faced by the industry. Additionally, the company achieved a remarkable return on equity (ROE) of 85.69%, indicating efficient utilization of shareholder investments to generate profitable returns.
In terms of revenue, NetApp generated $1.43 billion during the second quarter, slightly exceeding analyst predictions of $1.41 billion. However, it is important to note that the company experienced a decline in quarterly revenue compared to the same period last year; specifically, a decrease of 10.1% on a year-over-year basis.
Despite this decline in revenue growth rate, industry analysts anticipate that NetApp will overcome these challenges and continue providing positive financial results for its shareholders throughout the fiscal year. These analysts forecast that NetApp will post earnings per share (EPS) of approximately 4.48 for the current year.
Occidental Asset Management LLC’s decision to increase its position in NetApp demonstrates the company’s confidence in the data storage provider’s future prospects. NetApp’s ability to surpass market expectations and deliver solid financial results is indicative of effective management and a strong operational strategy. This investment from Occidental Asset Management affirms the market potential and long-term sustainability of NetApp as a leading player in the data storage industry.
As investors and analysts continue to closely track NetApp’s performance, it will be interesting to observe how the company navigates through ongoing industry challenges and capitalizes on growth opportunities. With its robust financial performance and continued investor support, NetApp remains well-positioned to thrive in an increasingly digital world that relies heavily on data storage solutions.
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NetApp, Inc. Attracts Institutional Investors and Analysts’ Confidence in Growth and Stability
NetApp, Inc., a leading provider of data storage solutions, has recently seen an increase in interest from hedge funds and institutional investors. These firms, such as Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV and Global Retirement Partners LLC, have raised their stakes in NetApp, indicating confidence in the company’s future prospects.
Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV saw a significant increase of 52.2% in its stake during the first quarter, now owning 443 shares worth $28,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. also entered the market with a new position worth approximately $28,000 in the same period. Global Retirement Partners LLC followed suit by raising its stake by 51.6% and owning 464 shares valued at $29,000.
In addition to these institutional investors, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in NetApp during the fourth quarter and Caldwell Sutter Capital Inc. acquired a new position during the first quarter.
Overall, institutional investors and hedge funds now own 90.25% of NetApp’s stock, further solidifying their faith in the company’s potential for growth.
Equities analysts have also weighed in on NetApp’s stock recently. TD Cowen increased their target price from $85 to $90 and gave the company an “outperform” rating. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective to $85 with a “buy” rating while Wedbush reaffirmed a “neutral” rating with a price target of $75. Citigroup also increased their price objective to $83 with a “neutral” recommendation.
Despite these positive ratings, one research analyst has given NetApp a sell rating while eleven have issued hold ratings and ten maintain buy ratings for the stock. Bloomberg reports that the consensus rating for NetApp stands at “Hold,” with an average target price of $78.35.
In recent news related to NetApp insiders, President Cesar Cernuda sold 22,000 shares of the company’s stock on September 6th. The transaction was completed at an average price of $79.44, resulting in a total value of $1,747,680. Following the sale, President Cernuda now owns 103,659 shares valued at approximately $8,234,670.96.
Furthermore, Executive Vice President Elizabeth M. O’Callahan sold 872 shares on July 10th at an average price of $75.83 for a total transaction value of $66,123.76. After the transaction, O’Callahan holds 13,081 shares worth $991,932.23.
In the past three months alone, insiders have sold a total of 48,362 shares with a combined value of $3,787,230.
NetApp’s stock is currently trading at $75.79 per share as of September 18th and experienced low volatility with a trading volume of approximately 570,164 shares compared to its average volume of 2,086,453.
The company has shown stability over time with a fifty-day moving average price of $77.69 and a two-hundred-day moving average price of $70.70.
NetApp has displayed resilience with a market capitalization of $15.82 billion despite the effects of global economic uncertainties.
With its strong performance in attracting institutional investors and positive analyst ratings overall forecasting growth and stability within the market environment expected by September 18th indicates NetApp may be a worthwhile investment option for those seeking long-term potential returns as confirmed by the recent buying and selling activities coupled with optimistic analyst sentiments.
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