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Goldman Sachs Raises Target on NetApp (NTAP) to $41, Keeps Neutral Rating

February 16, 2012 1:10 PM EST
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Goldman Sachs lifted its price target on Neutral-rated NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) from $38 to $41 following "relatively in-line" Q3 results.

The firm highlighted that NetApp noted stabilization across all major geographies and in most of its major accounts, though this was somewhat dampened by U.S. public sector spending. Gross margins and operating margins were light. The firm also noted that NetApp's outlook was better than we feared.

Goldman now expect revenues of $1.69 billion and EPS of $0.62, versus its prior forecast of $1.70 billion and $0.54. For FY2013, they forecast revenues of $7.03 billion and EPS of $2.73, up from $7.02 billion and $2.65. FY2014 forecast now calls for EPS of $3.19 up from $3.17 on unchanged revenues of $7.76 billion. The adjusted guidance reflects tamer gross margin pressure in the near term.

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Shares of NetApp closed at $39.88 yesterday.


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