A Form 4 filed on August 13, 2026, disclosed that John Downing, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales Operations at NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT), sold 8,000 shares of common stock on August 11, 2026, under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Key Highlights

  • Reporting person: John Downing, EVP, Worldwide Sales Ops at NetScout Systems, Inc.
  • Shares sold: 8,000 shares of Common Stock disposed of on August 11, 2026.
  • Weighted average price: $38.41 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $37.99 to $38.91.
  • Remaining ownership: 127,809 shares of Common Stock held directly following the transaction.
  • 10b5-1 plan: The sale was made pursuant to a plan adopted by the reporting person on November 11, 2025.
  • Filing method: Signed by Jeff Levinson by Power of Attorney on August 13, 2026.

NetScout Systems EVP John Downing Reports August 2026 Share Sale

According to the Form 4 filed with the SEC on August 13, 2026, John Downing, identified in the filing as EVP, Worldwide Sales Ops of NetScout Systems, Inc., disposed of 8,000 shares of common stock on August 11, 2026. The transaction carried code "S," indicating a sale, and the filing confirms the shares were sold directly by the reporting person.

The filing discloses that the shares were sold in multiple transactions at a weighted average sales price of $38.41 per share, with actual prices ranging from $37.99 to $38.91 per share. According to the filing, Downing "undertakes to provide to NetScout Systems, Inc., any security holder of NetScout Systems, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote."

The sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan that the reporting person adopted on November 11, 2025, according to the filing. Following the reported transaction, Downing's direct beneficial ownership stands at 127,809 shares of Common Stock, as stated in the filing. No derivative securities transactions were reported in Table II of the form.

What Was Disclosed

The filing reported the sale of 8,000 shares of NetScout Systems common stock by EVP John Downing on August 11, 2026, at a weighted average price of $38.41 per share, under a pre-established 10b5-1 plan, leaving him with 127,809 shares held directly.