NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Mar 31, 2025	Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020
Receivables turnover		5.03	3.83	6.64	6.13	4.32	3.76	5.80	8.47	6.36	4.16	6.40	7.74	5.77	3.75	5.18	5.73	4.20	4.07	5.18	6.41
DSO	days	72.61	95.38	55.01	59.51	84.53	96.96	62.90	43.11	57.41	87.77	57.04	47.14	63.24	97.24	70.42	63.70	86.81	89.62	70.50	56.95

March 31, 2025 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.03
= 72.61

NetScout Systems Inc's days of sales outstanding (DSO) has exhibited fluctuating trends over the periods provided in the data. DSO is a measure of how long it takes for a company to collect revenue from its sales. A lower DSO indicates that the company is collecting its accounts receivable more quickly, which is generally seen as favorable.

From June 30, 2020, to December 31, 2021, NetScout's DSO increased steadily, reaching a peak of 97.24 days at the end of 2021. This rising trend suggests that the company may have been experiencing difficulties in collecting revenue from its sales during this period.

However, starting from March 31, 2022, NetScout's DSO began to decrease, indicating an improvement in the company's accounts receivable collection efficiency. This positive trend continued until June 30, 2024, with DSO levels stabilizing between 43.11 and 59.51 days.

In the last two periods provided in the data, NetScout's DSO slightly increased to 95.38 days as of December 31, 2024, and then decreased to 72.61 days as of March 31, 2025. This suggests some variability in the company's accounts receivable collection practices or timing of sales during these periods.

Overall, NetScout Systems Inc should continue to monitor and manage its DSO effectively to ensure timely collection of revenues and maintain a healthy cash flow position.