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Jan 24

NetApp Q3 2025 Earnings Report

NetApp reported a slight increase in revenue but a decline in net income compared to the previous year, with strong growth in cloud storage services.

Key Takeaways

NetApp reported revenue of $1.64 billion for Q3 FY25, a 2% increase year-over-year. Net income was $299 million, down from $313 million in Q3 FY24. The company maintained strong growth in its cloud storage segment, with first-party and marketplace cloud storage revenue increasing over 40%. Non-GAAP EPS was $1.91, while GAAP EPS was $1.44.

Revenue increased 2% year-over-year to $1.64 billion.

Net income decreased to $299 million from $313 million in Q3 FY24.

Public Cloud segment revenue grew 15% year-over-year to $174 million.

Returned $306 million to stockholders through share repurchases and dividends.

Total Revenue
$1.64B
Previous year: $1.6B
+2.3%
EPS
$1.91
Previous year: $1.94
-1.5%
Gross Margin
69.8%
Previous year: 72%
-3.1%
Operating Margin
22.1%
Previous year: 23%
-3.9%
Gross Profit
$1.15B
Previous year: $1.14B
+0.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.26B
Previous year: $2.92B
-22.5%
Free Cash Flow
$338M
Previous year: $448M
-24.6%
Total Assets
$8.99B
Previous year: $9.37B
-4.1%

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Forward Guidance

NetApp expects revenue to be between $1.65 billion and $1.80 billion in Q4 FY25, with continued growth in cloud services and stable operating margins.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue guidance for Q4 FY25 ranges from $1.65 billion to $1.80 billion.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin expected between 28% and 28.5%.
  • Cloud storage services expected to maintain over 40% year-over-year growth.
  • New product launches in AI and hybrid cloud solutions expected to drive demand.
  • Company remains committed to returning capital to shareholders via dividends and buybacks.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP operating margin expected to remain under pressure at 20%-20.5%.
  • Continued macroeconomic uncertainty may impact enterprise IT spending.
  • Higher interest expense expected to impact net income.
  • Stock-based compensation expenses projected to remain high.
  • Foreign exchange volatility could affect international revenue.