NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) is among the worst-performing data center stocks in 2025, facing competition from cloud providers. Despite a +3.3% stock increase, it struggles to match industry enthusiasm. The hybrid model appeals to enterprises seeking flexibility and cost savings.

Analysts are cautious about NetApp, with TD Cowen maintaining a Buy rating with a $130 price target. At a recent conference, NetApp reported steady growth in all-flash storage, cloud services, and AI, but weak demand in the U.S. public sector and parts of EMEA.

NetApp forecasts 2% growth for the next quarter and 3% for the year, with product margins in the mid-to-high 50% range. The company is hiring senior sales staff in North America and investing in R&D to enhance its data and cloud offerings.

NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) provides hybrid cloud and data storage solutions for enterprise clients, offering a range of products from on-premises hardware to cloud software and data management tools.

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