A10 Networks Inc (ATEN) Stock Surges 3.11% Amid Analyst Predictions of $22.00 Average Target Price

A10 Networks Inc (ATEN) shares surged 3.11% on July 17, reaching an intraday high of $18.68 and settling at $18.56. Trading volume was 352,629 shares, 46.3% of the average daily volume. Analysts forecast an average target price of $22.00, implying an 18.53% upside from the current price. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.3, indicating "Outperform" status.

A10 Networks Inc. (ATEN) saw its shares surge by 3.11% on July 17, reaching an intraday high of $18.68 and settling at $18.56. The trading volume was 352,629 shares, which was 46.3% of the average daily volume [2]. Analysts forecast an average target price of $22.00, implying an 18.53% upside from the current price. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.3, indicating an "Outperform" status [1].

The company's latest earnings report, released on Thursday, May 1st, showed earnings per share (EPS) of $0.20, beating the consensus estimate of $0.19 by $0.01. Revenue for the quarter was $66.14 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $63.63 million. A10 Networks reported a return on equity of 24.23% and a net margin of 18.70% [1].

Institutional investors have shown significant interest in A10 Networks. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its stake by 2.7% in the fourth quarter, now owning 668,430 shares worth $12,299,000. Proficio Capital Partners LLC, Intech Investment Management LLC, and Teacher Retirement System of Texas also increased their holdings [1].

Despite the positive analyst outlook, A10 Networks has faced challenges in the past. In 2018, the company restated several financial reports due to accounting errors regarding revenue recognition. Additionally, the company's stock has experienced significant volatility, with shares dropping 17% after hours in 2018 following a revenue forecast cut [2].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/a10-networks-aten-hold-c-rating-reiterated-at-weiss-ratings-2025-07-18/
[2] https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/aten