NetScout (NASDAQ: NTCT) director sells 4,000 shares, holds 41,654

Q: What insider transaction did NTCT director Michael Szabados report?

Michael Szabados reported a sale of 4,000 NTCT Common Stock shares on 2026-08-25 in an open market or private transaction at $37.70 per share, leaving him with 41,654 directly held shares after the transaction.

Q: At what price did Michael Szabados sell NTCT shares?

Michael Szabados sold 4,000 NTCT shares at a price of $37.70 per share in a transaction dated 2026-08-25, reported as a sale in an open market or private transaction.

Q: Was the NTCT insider sale by Michael Szabados under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed (aff_10b5_one is false), meaning the reported 4,000-share sale on 2026-08-25 was not disclosed as being made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Q: What is the net effect of Michael Szabados’ recent NTCT Form 4 activity?

The net effect is a disposition of 4,000 NTCT shares, all through a single reported sale on 2026-08-25. After this transaction, he directly owns 41,654 shares of NETSCOUT Common Stock.

Filing Impact

(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Negative)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) director Michael Szabados reported selling 4,000 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-25 in a sale described as an open market or private transaction at $37.70 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 41,654 shares of NETSCOUT Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 4,000 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider SZABADOS MICHAEL

Role Director

Sold 4,000 shs ($151K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	4,000	$37.70	$151K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 41,654 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 4,000 shares of Common Stock Sale price per share: $37.70 per share Shares owned after transaction: 41,654 shares of Common Stock +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 4,000 shares of Common Stock Sale transaction on 2026-08-25 reported on Form 4

Sale price per share $37.70 per share Open market or private transaction on 2026-08-25

Shares owned after transaction 41,654 shares of Common Stock Direct holdings following the 4,000-share sale

Net buy/sell shares -4,000 shares Net shares sold across all reported transactions in this filing

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Stock, open market or private transaction

3 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"reported this sale on Form 4 as an insider transaction"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock" for the reported transaction"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

open market or private transaction financial

"transaction_code_description": "Sale in open market or private transaction""

FAQ

What insider transaction did NTCT director Michael Szabados report?

Michael Szabados reported a sale of 4,000 NTCT Common Stock shares on 2026-08-25 in an open market or private transaction at $37.70 per share, leaving him with 41,654 directly held shares after the transaction.

At what price did Michael Szabados sell NTCT shares?

Michael Szabados sold 4,000 NTCT shares at a price of $37.70 per share in a transaction dated 2026-08-25, reported as a sale in an open market or private transaction.

How many NTCT shares does Michael Szabados hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Michael Szabados directly holds 41,654 shares of NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC Common Stock. This figure reflects his holdings following the 4,000-share sale on 2026-08-25.

Was the NTCT insider sale by Michael Szabados under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed (aff_10b5_one is false), meaning the reported 4,000-share sale on 2026-08-25 was not disclosed as being made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What is the net effect of Michael Szabados’ recent NTCT Form 4 activity?

The net effect is a disposition of 4,000 NTCT shares, all through a single reported sale on 2026-08-25. After this transaction, he directly owns 41,654 shares of NETSCOUT Common Stock.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 08/26/2026 - 06:04 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/26/2026 - 06:04 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SZABADOS MICHAEL

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC.

310 LITTLETON ROAD

(Street)

WESTFORD

MASSACHUSETTS

01886

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC [ NTCT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/25/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	08/25/2026		S		4,000	D	$37.7	41,654	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Anthony Piazza by Power of Attorney	08/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR