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NetApp, Inc.: Q1 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 2 September 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 2 lowered, 7 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net revenue rose 30 percent: Net revenues were $2,025 million against $1,559 million, and gross profit was $1,419 million against $1,098 million. Source
  • Earnings per share increased: GAAP diluted EPS was $1.88 against $1.15, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.58 against $1.55. GAAP net income was $375 million against $233 million. Source
  • All-flash revenue grew fastest: All-flash array revenue was $1,309 million against $893 million. Hybrid-flash and other revenue was $510 million against $505 million. Source
  • Gross margin edged down: GAAP gross margin was 70.1% against 70.4%, and non-GAAP 70.6% against 71.1%. Product gross margin rose to 54.4% from 53.8%, and services to 85.0% from 82.4%. Source
  • Billings grew faster than revenue: Billings were $2,057 million against $1,511 million, reflecting net revenues plus a $32 million change in deferred revenue. Source
  • Operating cash flow declined: Net cash from operating activities was $503 million against $673 million, and free cash flow was $401 million against $620 million. Source
  • DataPelago acquisition described: The DataPelago purchase is described as enabling computing where data is created and stored, speeding demanding workloads and improving infrastructure efficiency. Source

“NetApp delivered a record-setting start to the year, exceeding guidance on every metric”

George Kurian, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net revenues SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2027$2.025 billion - $2.175 billionNew
Gross margin, GAAP SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 202766.0% - 67.0%New
Gross margin, non-GAAP SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 202767.0% - 68.0%New
Operating margin, GAAP SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 202724.9% - 25.9%New
Operating margin, non-GAAP SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 202730.9% - 31.9%New
Diluted EPS, GAAP SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2027$1.97 - $2.07New
Diluted EPS, non-GAAP SourceSecond quarter of fiscal year 2027$2.54 - $2.64New
Net revenues SourceFiscal year 2027$7.975 billion - $8.225 billionRaised from $7.325 billion - $7.575 billion
Gross margin, GAAP SourceFiscal year 202767.1% - 68.1%Lowered from 67.5% - 68.5%
Gross margin, non-GAAP SourceFiscal year 202768.1% - 69.1%Lowered from 68.5% - 69.5%
Operating margin, GAAP SourceFiscal year 202724.3% - 25.3%Raised from 22.1% - 23.1%
Operating margin, non-GAAP SourceFiscal year 202730.3% - 31.3%Raised from 29.1% - 30.1%
Diluted EPS, GAAP SourceFiscal year 2027$7.35 - $7.65Raised from $6.51 - $6.81
Diluted EPS, non-GAAP SourceFiscal year 2027$9.73 - $10.03Raised from $8.70 - $9.00
Quarterly dividend SourcePayable October 28, 2026$0.52 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 net revenue, GAAP and non-GAAP operating margin, and GAAP and non-GAAP EPS ranges were raised. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2027 GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin ranges were lowered by 0.4 percentage points. Source
  • New guidance: Quarterly guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 was provided for net revenue, margins and EPS. Source
  • New: NetApp acquired DataPelago, Inc., an AI data infrastructure company. Source
  • New: Alvaro Celis was appointed Chief Partner and Ecosystem Officer. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net revenue rose 30 percent: Net revenues were $2,025 million against $1,559 million, and gross profit was $1,419 million against $1,098 million. Source
  • Earnings per share increased: GAAP diluted EPS was $1.88 against $1.15, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.58 against $1.55. GAAP net income was $375 million against $233 million. Source
  • Non-GAAP net income rose: Non-GAAP net income was $515 million against $314 million, and the non-GAAP effective tax rate was 20.2% against 20.7%. Source

Segments and regions

  • All-flash revenue grew fastest: All-flash array revenue was $1,309 million against $893 million. Hybrid-flash and other revenue was $510 million against $505 million. Source
  • Public Cloud revenue rose 28 percent: Public Cloud net revenue was $206 million, against $161 million a year earlier. Source
  • Regional mix shifted toward Asia Pacific: Asia Pacific was 19% of net revenues against 17%, and EMEA 33% against 32%. Americas fell to 48% from 51%, with U.S. Public Sector at 11%. Source

“Our momentum reflects not only the trust of existing customers but also our success in winning new ones, as organizations choose the NetApp Platform to power their AI and hybrid multi-cloud initiatives.”

George Kurian, Chief Executive Officer

Products and customers

  • Product and support revenue rose: Product revenue was $987 million against $654 million, support $720 million against $647 million, and professional and other services $112 million against $97 million. Source
  • StorageGRID 12.1 released: StorageGRID 12.1 is designed to help customers scale AI and other modern workloads with a federated global namespace. Source
  • Azure NetApp Files support expanded: Azure NetApp Files now supports large files up to 64 TiB on regular volumes, and the Object REST API is generally available. Source
  • CGI alliance uses Keystone: CGI will use NetApp Keystone to power its block storage within its shared services platform. Cisco and Tata Consultancy Services also announced collaborations. Source

Margins and costs

  • Gross margin edged down: GAAP gross margin was 70.1% against 70.4%, and non-GAAP 70.6% against 71.1%. Product gross margin rose to 54.4% from 53.8%, and services to 85.0% from 82.4%. Source
  • Restructuring charges increased: Restructuring charges were $56 million against $2 million. Operating expenses were $935 million against $789 million. Source
  • Operating margin rose to 23.9%: GAAP operating margin was 23.9% against 19.8%, and income from operations was $484 million against $309 million. Non-GAAP operating margin was 31.9% against 25.7%. Source

“Through continued innovation and strategic investments, we are enabling customers to address their most critical needs and creating lasting value for all stakeholders.”

George Kurian, Chief Executive Officer

Billings and working capital

  • Billings grew faster than revenue: Billings were $2,057 million against $1,511 million, reflecting net revenues plus a $32 million change in deferred revenue. Source
  • Inventories rose, receivables fell: Inventories were $375 million against $198 million at April 24, 2026, and accounts receivable were $966 million against $1,286 million. Source
  • Collection and payable days changed: Days sales outstanding was 47 against 46, and days payables outstanding was 92 against 80. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow declined: Net cash from operating activities was $503 million against $673 million, and free cash flow was $401 million against $620 million. Source
  • Capital spending and acquisition outlay: Purchases of property and equipment were $102 million against $53 million, and the business acquisition used $78 million net of cash acquired. Source
  • Cash and investments roughly unchanged: Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $3,576 million at July 31, 2026, against $3,584 million at April 24, 2026. Source
  • Current portion of debt rose: Long-term debt was $1,938 million against $2,487 million, and $550 million was shown as current portion of long-term debt. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Share repurchases fell: The company repurchased $200 million of common stock against $300 million a year earlier, and paid dividends of $102 million against $104 million. Source
  • Diluted share count declined: Weighted diluted shares were 200 million against 203 million, and basic shares were 196 million against 201 million. Source
  • Stockholders' equity increased: Stockholders' equity was $1,495 million against $1,351 million at April 24, 2026. Source

Strategy, acquisitions and leadership

  • DataPelago acquisition described: The DataPelago purchase is described as enabling computing where data is created and stored, speeding demanding workloads and improving infrastructure efficiency. Source
  • Partner leadership role added: Alvaro Celis takes the Chief Partner and Ecosystem Officer role, covering partner ecosystems, incentive programs, partner satisfaction and growth. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Hybrid Cloud segment net revenues Source$1,819 million (prior year $1,398 million)
Public Cloud segment net revenues Source$206 million (prior year $161 million)
All-flash revenues Source$1,309 million (prior year $893 million)
Hybrid Cloud segment gross margin Source68.8% (prior year 70.0%)
Public Cloud segment gross margin Source86.4% (prior year 80.1%)
Product gross margin, segment Source54.6% (prior year 54.0%)
Deferred revenue (backlog proxy) Source$4,846 million (prior year $4,526 million)

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said results exceeded the first-quarter guidance on every metric. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.