NetScout Leverages DPI to Aid FTTH Rollouts, Analyst Maintains Hold Rating Amid Steady Outlook

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) is one of the small-cap tech stocks hedge funds were buying in Q2.

On October 13, RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg maintained his Hold rating on NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT). While Hedberg does not have a price target for the stock, the Street’s consensus target of $33 points to a potential 22% upside from current levels.

In other news, on September 25, NetScout announced it is helping cable providers and multi-system operators (MSOs) reduce Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployment costs and mitigate subscriber churn using deep-packet-inspection-enhanced observability.

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The company said its solution delivers operational insights that support fault isolation, optimize network efficiency, and help maintain service quality throughout the FTTH rollout lifecycle.

These capabilities aim to reduce truck rolls, speed up issue resolution, and ensure a consistent user experience, areas that are increasingly critical as operators scale broadband access in competitive regional markets. While not tied to a specific customer deployment, the update reinforces NetScout’s push to apply its packet-level analytics across last-mile and access networks.

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) is a Massachusetts-based provider of network performance monitoring, cybersecurity, and service assurance solutions. Its technologies, anchored by deep packet inspection, serve enterprises, telecom operators, and public-sector clients, offering real-time traffic visibility and advanced threat detection across complex digital infrastructures.

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