01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed November 25, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) filed this Current Report under Item 2.02 to furnish a press release, Exhibit 99.1, reporting results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended October 24, 2025.
Net revenues were $1.71 billiona ($1,705 million), up 3% from $1,658 million a year earlier. GAAP net income was $305 million and GAAP diluted EPS was $1.51, compared with $1.42 in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP net income was $415 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.05, versus $1.87.
Billings were $1,646 millionb, up 4%, and the filing describes this as the eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year billings growth. In constant currency, net revenues rose 2% and billings rose 3%. GAAP operating profit was $399 million, a 23.4% operating margin, and non-GAAP operating profit was $530 million, a 31.1% margin.
Hybrid Cloud segment revenue was $1,534 millionc and Public Cloud segment revenue was $171 million, with the company noting that Public Cloud growth was driven by first-party and marketplace storage services that grew 32% year-over-year. All-flash array revenue was $1.0 billion, up 9%. Cash provided by operations was $127 million and free cash flow was $78 million.
The company returned $353 milliond to stockholders through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter. For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, NetApp guided net revenues of $1.615 billion to $1.765 billion, GAAP EPS of $1.52 to $1.62, and non-GAAP EPS of $2.01 to $2.11.
For full fiscal 2026, guidance calls for net revenues of $6.625 billion to $6.875 billion, GAAP EPS of $5.82 to $6.12, and non-GAAP EPS of $7.75 to $8.05. The board declared a next cash dividend of $0.52 per share, payable January 21, 2026, to holders of record on January 2, 2026.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Q2 FY2026 net revenues of $1,705 million rose 3% year-over-year; in constant currency, net revenues rose 2%.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $1.51 (up from $1.42) and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.05 (up from $1.87).
- Billings of $1,646 million grew 4%, the eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year billings growth per the filing.
- GAAP operating margin of 23.4% and non-GAAP operating margin of 31.1%, with GAAP operating profit of $399 million described as a record second-quarter figure.
- Public Cloud segment revenue was $171 million, with first-party and marketplace storage services growing 32% year-over-year; All-flash array revenue reached $1.0 billion, up 9%.
- Q3 FY2026 guidance: net revenues of $1.615 billion to $1.765 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.01 to $2.11; full-year FY2026 net revenue guidance of $6.625 billion to $6.875 billion.
- Cash from operations was $127 million and free cash flow was $78 million; $353 million was returned to stockholders via buybacks and dividends.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How did NetApp perform in the second quarter of fiscal 2026?
Net revenues were $1,705 million, up 3% year-over-year. GAAP net income was $305 million ($1.51 per diluted share), and non-GAAP net income was $415 million ($2.05 per diluted share). Billings grew 4% to $1,646 million.
What is the company's outlook for fiscal 2026?
For the third quarter, NetApp expects net revenues of $1.615 billion to $1.765 billion and GAAP EPS of $1.52 to $1.62. For full fiscal 2026, it expects net revenues of $6.625 billion to $6.875 billion and GAAP EPS of $5.82 to $6.12, with non-GAAP EPS of $7.75 to $8.05.
What drove growth in the quarter?
The company attributed revenue growth to demand for its AI solutions, first-party and marketplace cloud storage services, and all-flash offerings. Public Cloud revenue was $171 million, and all-flash array revenue was $1.0 billion, up 9%.
How much did the company return to shareholders, and what is the next dividend?
NetApp returned $353 million to stockholders through share repurchases and cash dividends in the quarter. Its next cash dividend is $0.52 per share, payable January 21, 2026, to stockholders of record as of January 2, 2026.
Does the filing mention any currency effects on results?
Yes. The filing states that year-over-year GAAP and non-GAAP net income each include a favorable impact of approximately $14 million from foreign currency exchange rate changes, and GAAP and non-GAAP EPS each include a favorable impact of approximately $0.07.
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