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Extreme Networks (EXTR)


Market Price (6/26/2026): $30.98 | Market Cap: $4.1 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment

Extreme Networks (EXTR)


Market Price (6/26/2026): $30.98
Market Cap: $4.1 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Communications Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. Themes include Network Equipment, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.8%, Dist 3Y High is -4.1%

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -42%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 95x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 253x

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 80%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.8%

Key risks
EXTR key risks include [1] intense competition from dominant market players, Show more.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. Themes include Network Equipment, Show more.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.8%, Dist 3Y High is -4.1%
3 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -42%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 95x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 253x
5 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 80%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.8%
7 Key risks
EXTR key risks include [1] intense competition from dominant market players, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/24/2026

Extreme Networks (EXTR) stock has gained about 120% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q3 2026 Financial Performance Exceeding Expectations.

Extreme Networks reported robust financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2026, surpassing analyst estimates. The company achieved an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.26, exceeding the consensus forecast of $0.24 by $0.02. Additionally, revenue grew 11% year-over-year to $316.9 million, outperforming analyst expectations of $311.48 million. This marked Extreme Networks' fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth and eighth consecutive quarter of sequential product revenue growth.

2. Accelerated Growth in AI-powered Cloud Networking and Subscription Services.

The company demonstrated significant momentum in its AI-powered cloud networking solutions and a successful transition to a subscription-based model. Extreme Networks' Software-as-a-Service Annual Recurring Revenue (SaaS ARR) accelerated to 29% year-over-year, reaching $236.4 million in fiscal Q3 2026. This growth is driven by increasing demand for its AI-powered platform and Extreme Platform ONE bookings, which simplify operations, automate networking tasks, and deliver resilient experiences through advanced AI. The shift towards recurring revenue streams enhances business predictability and investor confidence.

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Updated on 6/24/2026

Extreme Networks (EXTR) stock has gained about 120% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q3 2026 Financial Performance Exceeding Expectations.

Extreme Networks reported robust financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2026, surpassing analyst estimates. The company achieved an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.26, exceeding the consensus forecast of $0.24 by $0.02. Additionally, revenue grew 11% year-over-year to $316.9 million, outperforming analyst expectations of $311.48 million. This marked Extreme Networks' fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth and eighth consecutive quarter of sequential product revenue growth.

2. Accelerated Growth in AI-powered Cloud Networking and Subscription Services.

The company demonstrated significant momentum in its AI-powered cloud networking solutions and a successful transition to a subscription-based model. Extreme Networks' Software-as-a-Service Annual Recurring Revenue (SaaS ARR) accelerated to 29% year-over-year, reaching $236.4 million in fiscal Q3 2026. This growth is driven by increasing demand for its AI-powered platform and Extreme Platform ONE bookings, which simplify operations, automate networking tasks, and deliver resilient experiences through advanced AI. The shift towards recurring revenue streams enhances business predictability and investor confidence.

3. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Upgraded Price Targets.

Following the strong earnings report, multiple Wall Street analysts upgraded their price targets and maintained "Buy" or "Strong Buy" ratings for Extreme Networks. For instance, Lake Street Capital increased its price target from $25.00 to $34.00 on June 15, 2026, while Rosenblatt raised its target to $39.00 on June 11, 2026, citing the company's AI momentum. Needham & Company LLC also lifted its target price from $21.00 to $26.00 on April 30, 2026. The consensus analyst rating for EXTR is "Moderate Buy" or "Strong Buy," with an average price target around $29.33 to $30.83, reflecting growing confidence in the company's strategic direction and future potential.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 121.5% change in EXTR stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 73.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820266252026Change
Stock Price ($)13.9830.96121.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2201,2522.7%
Net Income Margin (%)0.7%1.3%73.4%
P/E Multiple204.8252.923.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1341330.7%
Cumulative Contribution121.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EXTR121.5% 
Market (SPY)7.3%31.1%
Sector (XLK)33.2%40.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 76.9% change in EXTR stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 77.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)113020256252026Change
Stock Price ($)17.5030.9676.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1811,2526.0%
Net Income Margin (%)0.7%1.3%77.5%
P/E Multiple269.1252.9-6.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1331330.0%
Cumulative Contribution76.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EXTR76.9% 
Market (SPY)8.1%32.6%
Sector (XLK)29.3%40.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 97.6% change in EXTR stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 71.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256252026Change
Stock Price ($)15.6730.9697.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0901,25214.9%
P/S Multiple1.93.371.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1331330.0%
Cumulative Contribution97.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EXTR97.6% 
Market (SPY)26.0%37.4%
Sector (XLK)60.8%41.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 50.3% change in EXTR stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 453.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236252026Change
Stock Price ($)20.6030.9650.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2271,2522.1%
Net Income Margin (%)4.7%1.3%-72.5%
P/E Multiple45.7252.9453.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)129133-3.1%
Cumulative Contribution50.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EXTR50.3% 
Market (SPY)82.6%46.1%
Sector (XLK)129.4%44.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
EXTR Return128%17%-4%-5%-1%86%349%
Peers Return76%-18%49%45%11%65%464%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%96%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
EXTR Win Rate50%50%58%42%25%67% 
Peers Win Rate73%42%62%63%63%67% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
EXTR Max Drawdown-25%-45%-50%-41%-38%-17% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-35%-23%-23%-36%-19% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CSCO, ANET, HPE, FTNT, PANW.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/25/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventEXTRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-32.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven37 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-41.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven69.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven935 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven31 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-45.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven83.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven131 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-70.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven242.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-13.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven21 days105 days

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In The Past

Extreme Networks's stock fell -32.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 48.4% gain to breakeven.

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EventEXTRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-32.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven37 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-41.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven69.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven935 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-45.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven83.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven131 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-70.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven242.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven21 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-60.0%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven150.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven531 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-30.5%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven143 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-27.0%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.0%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven237 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-71.4%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven250.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven697 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-23.9%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.4%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven81 days47 days

Compare to CSCO, ANET, HPE, FTNT, PANW

In The Past

Extreme Networks's stock fell -32.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 48.4% gain to breakeven.

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About Extreme Networks (EXTR)

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) is a global provider of software-driven networking solutions. The company specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing both wired and wireless network infrastructure equipment. Beyond hardware, Extreme Networks also develops sophisticated software for essential network functions such as management, policy enforcement, analytics, security, and access controls, effectively building and managing the digital backbone for various organizations.

Their core product offerings encompass a suite of cloud-based network management solutions, prominently featuring ExtremeCloud IQ. This platform leverages AI and ML to provide advanced visibility, control, and automation across wired and wireless networks, with specialized versions like Site Engine and Essentials offering granular control and services. On the hardware front, they provide wireless access points and an extensive ExtremeSwitching portfolio, including access edge, aggregation/core, and data center switches and routers. The company also offers cloud-native platforms tailored for service providers, complemented by customer support and services.

Extreme Networks serves a broad and diverse clientele across multiple sectors. They market and sell their solutions through a channel network of distributors, resellers, and their own field sales teams. Their primary customers operate in critical industries such as healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, retail, and hospitality markets, relying on Extreme Networks to power their essential network infrastructure.

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They are like Cisco Systems for business networks, but with a strong focus on cloud-managed, AI-powered solutions.

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  • ExtremeCloud IQ: An ML/AI powered cloud solution for wired and wireless network management, offering advanced visibility and control.
  • ExtremeCloud IQ – Site Engine: A network management solution providing task automation, access control, granular visibility, and multi-vendor device management.
  • ExtremeCloud IQ Essentials: Offers essential wireless security (WIPS), location services, IoT management, and guest management features.
  • Wireless Access Point Products: Hardware devices designed to provide wireless network connectivity.
  • ExtremeSwitching Portfolio: A range of physical network switches and routers for access, aggregation, core, and data center environments, supporting Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet.
  • Cloud Native Platforms and Applications: Software solutions specifically designed for service providers leveraging cloud-native architectures.
  • Customer Support and Services: Provides comprehensive post-sale assistance and technical support for Extreme Networks' products.

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Extreme Networks (EXTR) sells its software-driven networking solutions primarily to other companies and organizations, operating on a business-to-business (B2B) model. The company markets and sells its products through distributors, resellers, and its field sales organizations to a broad range of organizations within several key vertical markets. While specific customer company names are not disclosed in the provided background information, Extreme Networks targets and serves the following major categories of customers:

  • Healthcare organizations
  • Educational institutions
  • Government entities
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Retail businesses
  • Hospitality groups

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Ed Meyercord, President and CEO

Ed Meyercord was appointed President and CEO of Extreme Networks in April 2015. He initially joined Extreme Networks' Board of Directors as an independent director in October 2009 and served as Chairman from March 2011 through August 2015. Prior to his operating role at Extreme, Meyercord co-founded Critical Alert Systems, LLC, a software-driven, healthcare information technology company, in July 2010, where he served as CEO and Director. He also held CEO, President, and Director positions at Talk America, Inc., a publicly traded provider of phone and internet services, and Cavalier Telephone & TV, a privately held voice, video, and data services company. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Vice President in the investment banking division of Salomon Brothers (now Citigroup).

Kevin Rhodes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Kevin Rhodes, CPA, joined Extreme Networks as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in May 2023. Before his tenure at Extreme, Rhodes was the EVP and CFO at Duck Creek Technologies, a global vertical SaaS provider, where he played a significant role in leading the company to a successful acquisition by Vista Equity Partners for $2.6 billion. His experience also includes CFO roles at Finvi, Markforged, and Brightcove.

Nabil Bukhari, President of AI Platforms and EVP, Chief Technology Officer

Nabil Bukhari leads the development and strategy for AI Platforms and serves as Extreme Networks' Chief Technology Officer. He is responsible for leading the company's efforts in AI-first networking and the Extreme Platform ONE™. His professional background includes leadership roles at notable technology companies such as Cisco and Dell. He holds an Engineering degree and an Executive MBA.

Norman J. Rice, III, Chief Commercial Officer

Norman J. Rice, III, serves as the Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing the company's sales, services, and supply chain organizations with a focus on driving revenue growth. He holds a master's degree in management and an MS in Engineering from Dartmouth College, as well as a BS from the University of Michigan.

Katy Motiey, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal, Administrative & Sustainability Officer

Katy Motiey is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal, Administrative & Sustainability Officer at Extreme Networks. In this role, she oversees legal and governance matters for the company. She has over 22 years of global legal and employment experience.

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Here are the key risks to Extreme Networks (EXTR):

1. Intense Competition and Market Consolidation

Extreme Networks operates in a fiercely competitive enterprise networking sector, contending with established and larger firms such as Cisco Systems, Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and Juniper Networks. This intense competition can lead to pricing pressure, erosion of market share, and a continuous demand for innovation. The ongoing merger of HPE and Juniper Networks is also reshaping the competitive landscape, posing both challenges and opportunities for Extreme Networks. The company acknowledges lacking the brand recognition and marketing budget of these larger competitors.

2. Rapid Technological Change and Product Development Delays

The networking industry is characterized by rapid technological advancements, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge. Extreme Networks must constantly develop and introduce new technologies, such as their AI-driven Platform ONE, to meet evolving customer needs and stay relevant. Delays in the development or introduction of these new products could negatively affect customer response, impacting Extreme Networks' market position and mission.

3. Challenges in Transitioning to a SaaS/Subscription Model and Revenue Volatility

Extreme Networks is actively pursuing a cloud-first, subscription-driven business model, focusing on offerings like ExtremeCloud IQ and Platform ONE. While there has been strong growth in SaaS annual recurring revenue (ARR), the company faces risks such as ARR growth dropping below target rates or hardware revenue outpacing subscription revenue. Additionally, there have been periods of sharp revenue decline, and the company's outlook has sometimes called for slower revenue growth, which can spook investors.

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Extreme Networks (symbol: EXTR) operates within several addressable markets for its diverse range of networking products and services.

The company itself estimates that its total addressable market (TAM) for networking solutions, encompassing cloud networking, wireless local area networks (WLAN), campus local area networks (LAN), Ethernet switching, data center networking, Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions, and elements of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), exceeded $42 billion in calendar year 2024, globally.

Beyond this overarching estimate, specific product and service categories contribute to this market as follows:

  • Enterprise Networking Market: The global enterprise networking market was estimated at USD 215.45 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 298.30 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from 2025 to 2030. Another estimate indicates the global market size was USD 207.69 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 385.45 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 5.78% from 2025 to 2035.
  • Ethernet Switching: The global Ethernet switch market size was valued at USD 43.84 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 76.4 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.48% during the forecast period.
  • Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN): The global enterprise WLAN market was valued at USD 16.04 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 44.88 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 16.2% during the forecast period. The broader global WLAN market size was estimated at USD 31.52 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 59.59 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.96% from 2025 to 2035.
  • Data Center Networking: The global data center networking market is projected to grow from USD 55.64 billion in 2025 to USD 139.08 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 16.5% during the forecast period.
  • Cloud-Managed Networking Software: The global cloud managed network market size was approximately USD 27.43 billion in 2023 and is predicted to grow to around USD 97.14 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 13.48% between 2023 and 2033.
  • Multi-Cloud Networking: The multi-cloud networking market size was USD 4.0 billion for 2025, and it is expected to grow by 20.8% from 2026-2032, reaching USD 15.0 billion by 2032, globally.

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Extreme Networks (EXTR) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market trends:

  • Continued Growth in Subscription Business and Recurring Revenue: Extreme Networks is experiencing a significant shift towards a software-centric business model, with strong momentum in its SaaS Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and overall recurring revenue. The company's SaaS ARR grew 25.2% year-over-year to $226.8 million in Q2 fiscal 2026, indicating a move towards more predictable revenue streams. Management has consistently highlighted this as a positive story, with total recurring revenue representing a substantial portion of overall revenue.
  • Expansion of AI-Powered Platform ONE and Advanced AI/ML Capabilities: The company's AI-driven platform, Extreme Platform ONE, is a significant driver. Bookings for Platform ONE have exceeded expectations, underscoring customer demand for a solution that simplifies operations, automates complex networking tasks, and delivers enhanced performance through advanced AI. Extreme Networks emphasizes its competitive advantage in AI capabilities, with its AI agents capable of autonomous diagnosis and resolution.
  • Market Share Gains and Customer Acquisition: Extreme Networks is actively gaining market share from larger competitors in the enterprise networking space and winning larger projects. This is evidenced by an increase in net new customer additions, particularly in the middle market, and significant customer wins in sectors like state, local, and education (SLED) and healthcare.
  • Launch and Adoption of New Products and Solutions: The introduction of new products designed to meet evolving market demands is a key growth driver. This includes new offerings such as Wi-Fi 7 access points, 4000-series universal switches, and Extreme Cloud Universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, all leveraging AI/ML-driven cloud management and integrated security.
  • Strategic Price Increases: Extreme Networks successfully implemented a 7% price increase with minimal customer resistance, which is contributing to improved gross margins and revenue. These strategic pricing actions are expected to continue benefiting the company's financial performance.

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Share Repurchases

  • Extreme Networks authorized a new $200 million share repurchase program over a three-year period, commencing July 1, 2025.
  • Approximately $50 million remained from a previous share repurchase authorization approved in May 2022, set to expire on June 30, 2025.
  • The company completed a $25 million share buyback, representing 1.13% of its shares. Additionally, $12.0 million in share repurchases, totaling approximately 0.6 million shares, occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Share Issuance

  • In February 2026, Extreme Networks filed a shelf registration to potentially issue 6,800,000 shares of common stock, valued at up to $95.20 million, in connection with an ESOP-related offering.
  • Net payments for tax withholdings related to the issuance of common stock were ($14.5) million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, and ($8.3) million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Inbound Investments

  • Institutional investors significantly increased their holdings in Extreme Networks; for example, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its position by 3,302.5% during the second quarter, acquiring 2,460,851 shares valued at $44.17 million.
  • Alyeska Investment Group L.P. increased its holdings by 301.9% during the fourth quarter, reaching 2,971,718 shares valued at $49.48 million.
  • Jain Global LLC purchased a new position in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $17.36 million, and Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC acquired a new position in the second quarter valued at $11.27 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for property, equipment, and capitalized software development costs amounted to $7.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, and $5.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
  • For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, capital expenditures for property, equipment, and capitalized software development costs were $6.9 million, consistent with $6.9 million for the same quarter in the prior year.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures is on investments in property, equipment, and capitalized software development costs.

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Financials

EXTRCSCOANETHPEFTNTPANWMedian
NameExtreme .Cisco Sy.Arista N.Hewlett .Fortinet Palo Alt. 
Mkt Price30.96118.97165.4546.72149.93293.09134.45
Mkt Cap4.1470.2208.162.4110.8234.8159.4
Rev LTM1,25260,7469,71038,7947,11010,60610,158
Op Inc LTM4014,4084,1552,2482,2111,0202,229
FCF LTM10511,7885,2783,9892,4363,7943,891
FCF 3Y Avg9012,3343,7332,3532,0653,2692,811
CFO LTM13213,0255,4246,3582,8044,2174,820
CFO 3Y Avg11313,2773,8114,7392,3953,5283,669

Growth & Margins

EXTRCSCOANETHPEFTNTPANWMedian
NameExtreme .Cisco Sy.Arista N.Hewlett .Fortinet Palo Alt. 
Rev Chg LTM14.9%9.2%30.6%22.6%15.7%19.5%17.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg1.2%3.5%26.0%10.0%14.6%17.8%12.3%
Rev Chg Q11.4%12.0%35.1%40.0%20.1%31.1%25.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.7%2.9%7.8%8.5%4.6%7.2%5.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM315.6%19.0%32.2%1.7%14.2%3.6%16.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg44.7%0.8%33.9%-4.8%27.5%137.6%30.7%
Op Mgn LTM3.2%23.7%42.8%5.8%31.1%9.6%16.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg1.8%24.0%41.7%6.9%28.8%9.9%17.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.5%0.5%-0.0%1.0%0.4%-4.8%0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM10.6%21.4%55.9%16.4%39.4%39.8%30.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.4%23.2%47.7%14.4%38.5%38.8%30.9%
FCF/Rev LTM8.4%19.4%54.4%10.3%34.3%35.8%26.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.5%21.6%46.8%7.0%33.1%36.1%27.4%

Valuation

EXTRCSCOANETHPEFTNTPANWMedian
NameExtreme .Cisco Sy.Arista N.Hewlett .Fortinet Palo Alt. 
Mkt Cap4.1470.2208.162.4110.8234.8159.4
P/S3.37.721.41.615.622.111.7
P/Op Inc101.832.650.127.750.1230.250.1
P/EBIT94.630.350.127.745.4168.247.7
P/E252.939.355.940.156.7278.556.3
P/CFO31.136.138.49.839.555.737.2
Total Yield0.4%3.9%1.8%3.7%1.8%0.4%1.8%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.4%0.0%1.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.2%5.1%3.2%8.6%3.4%3.0%4.2%
D/E0.10.10.00.30.00.00.0
Net D/E0.00.0-0.10.3-0.0-0.00.0

Returns

EXTRCSCOANETHPEFTNTPANWMedian
NameExtreme .Cisco Sy.Arista N.Hewlett .Fortinet Palo Alt. 
1M Rtn14.6%0.5%4.7%23.1%11.9%14.2%13.0%
3M Rtn100.3%44.8%35.0%86.9%85.0%87.4%86.0%
6M Rtn84.4%54.1%26.5%93.0%84.7%56.5%70.5%
12M Rtn74.0%78.5%71.8%157.9%44.6%43.5%72.9%
3Y Rtn35.0%157.4%338.8%208.0%111.0%140.4%148.9%
1M Excs Rtn16.7%2.7%6.9%25.3%14.1%16.3%15.2%
3M Excs Rtn88.6%34.6%10.9%70.1%78.4%79.7%74.3%
6M Excs Rtn75.3%47.0%19.6%84.0%76.5%47.7%61.5%
12M Excs Rtn54.0%58.5%53.4%142.0%22.8%24.5%53.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-41.8%83.1%260.7%129.1%41.6%75.0%79.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Development, marketing, and sale of network infrastructure equipment and related software1,1401,117   
Product  932762699
Subscription and support  380351310
Total1,1401,1171,3121,1121,009


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024
Development, marketing, and sale of network infrastructure equipment and related software-7-86
Total-7-86


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$30.96 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.1 
First Trading Date04/09/1999 
Distance from 52W High-2.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$25.00$19.17
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA23.8%61.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility74.7%51.2%
Downside Capture53.91113.13
Upside Capture274.84152.91
Correlation (SPY)27.7%36.0%
EXTR Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.950.780.991.141.431.39
Up Beta-0.660.15-0.060.611.461.25
Down Beta-1.815.532.562.242.011.81
Up Capture400%269%263%154%161%165%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days10243668135388
Down Capture354%-240%-27%62%104%108%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days10172554110350

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EXTR
EXTR74.8%51.2%1.26-
Sector ETF (XLK)50.2%23.4%1.6740.0%
Equity (SPY)22.1%12.4%1.3336.0%
Gold (GLD)20.8%27.7%0.674.4%
Commodities (DBC)23.3%18.5%0.990.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.6%13.8%0.557.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-42.9%42.5%-1.2023.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EXTR
EXTR22.8%48.0%0.59-
Sector ETF (XLK)21.8%25.3%0.7649.7%
Equity (SPY)13.3%17.1%0.6051.1%
Gold (GLD)17.4%18.3%0.771.9%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%19.5%0.3011.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.8%18.9%0.0534.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.8%54.1%0.3821.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EXTR
EXTR24.1%54.4%0.62-
Sector ETF (XLK)25.2%24.7%0.9248.6%
Equity (SPY)15.3%18.0%0.7351.2%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.1%0.591.3%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2517.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.5%20.7%0.2337.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)56.4%66.5%0.9718.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity6.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 5312026-22.3%
Average Daily Volume2.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity132.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.9%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/2/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/29/202628.2%39.1%53.7%
1/28/20262.2%1.3%-4.4%
10/29/2025-15.3%-16.3%-17.8%
8/6/202514.0%17.7%27.1%
4/30/2025-1.2%6.5%19.6%
1/29/2025-3.0%-5.4%-5.1%
10/30/202412.0%7.6%15.5%
8/7/2024-2.3%7.4%9.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131512
# Negative11912
Median Positive5.7%7.6%20.7%
Median Negative-3.0%-8.3%-5.2%
Max Positive28.2%39.1%53.7%
Max Negative-18.8%-26.5%-24.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/29/202628.2%39.1%53.7%
1/28/20262.2%1.3%-4.4%
10/29/2025-15.3%-16.3%-17.8%
8/6/202514.0%17.7%27.1%
4/30/2025-1.2%6.5%19.6%
1/29/2025-3.0%-5.4%-5.1%
10/30/202412.0%7.6%15.5%
8/7/2024-2.3%7.4%9.8%
5/1/20242.2%-1.5%-1.2%
1/31/2024-18.8%-26.5%-24.0%
11/1/2023-13.4%-17.8%-21.7%
8/2/20238.5%11.7%-5.4%
4/26/20233.7%6.6%17.1%
1/25/2023-14.6%-6.6%-0.9%
10/27/20225.5%9.4%29.4%
7/27/20223.8%18.3%27.1%
4/27/2022-16.8%-12.0%-17.6%
1/27/2022-1.3%1.7%-2.5%
11/2/202110.2%11.0%24.3%
7/28/20216.4%16.5%10.8%
4/28/20214.0%5.6%10.7%
2/9/2021-1.7%-7.2%-9.7%
10/28/2020-2.5%-8.3%21.8%
8/5/20205.7%5.1%-2.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131512
# Negative11912
Median Positive5.7%7.6%20.7%
Median Negative-3.0%-8.3%-5.2%
Max Positive28.2%39.1%53.7%
Max Negative-18.8%-26.5%-24.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202501/29/202610-Q
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/18/202510-K
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202401/30/202510-Q
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/16/202410-K
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/01/202410-Q
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/24/202310-K
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202201/27/202310-Q
09/30/202210/28/202210-Q
06/30/202208/29/202210-K
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03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202501/29/202610-Q
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/18/202510-K
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202401/30/202510-Q
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/16/202410-K
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/01/202410-Q
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/24/202310-K
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202201/27/202310-Q
09/30/202210/28/202210-Q
06/30/202208/29/202210-K
03/31/202204/29/202210-Q
12/31/202101/28/202210-Q
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/27/202110-K
03/31/202104/29/202110-Q
12/31/202002/09/202110-Q
09/30/202010/29/202010-Q
06/30/202008/31/202010-K
03/31/202005/11/202010-Q
12/31/201901/30/202010-Q
09/30/201910/31/201910-Q
06/30/201908/29/201910-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 5/31/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 4/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 Revenue330.00 Mil332.50 Mil335.00 Mil6.7% RaisedGuidance: 311.60 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Operating Margin6.1%6.6%7.1%   
Q4 2026 EPS0.120.140.15200.0% RaisedGuidance: 0.04 for Q3 2026
2026 Revenue1.27 Bil1.28 Bil1.28 Bil0.9% RaisedGuidance: 1.27 Bil for 2026
2026 EPS0.30.320.3318.9% RaisedGuidance: 0.27 for 2026

Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 1/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Revenue309.10 Mil311.60 Mil314.10 Mil-0.1% Lower NewActual: 312.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 EPS0.030.040.060 Same NewActual: 0.04 for Q2 2026
2026 Revenue1.26 Bil1.27 Bil1.27 Bil0.8% RaisedGuidance: 1.26 Bil for 2026
2026 EPS0.240.270.29   

Insider Activity

Updated 6/12/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell612202631.0330,000930,7623,748,923Form
2Rhodes, Kevin REVP Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell612202630.4335,0001,065,0544,603,952Form
3Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell608202630.007,500225,0004,525,020Form
4Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell602202629.007,500217,5004,591,686Form
5Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell602202629.20100,0002,919,50047,351,429Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell612202631.0330,000930,7623,748,923Form
2Rhodes, Kevin REVP Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell612202630.4335,0001,065,0544,603,952Form
3Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell608202630.007,500225,0004,525,020Form
4Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell602202629.007,500217,5004,591,686Form
5Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell602202629.20100,0002,919,50047,351,429Form
6Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell602202628.007,500210,0004,643,352Form
7Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell602202627.6450,0001,382,15247,598,592Form
8Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell528202626.5015,000397,5004,593,351Form
9Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell528202626.10100,0002,609,59044,934,582Form
10Holmgren, Kathleen M TrustSell518202624.7819,521483,7835,435,044Form
11Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell518202625.007,661191,5254,594,550Form
12Rhodes, Kevin REVP Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell518202625.0012,410310,2503,643,050Form
13Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell506202623.1221,209490,28841,547,491Form
14Khanna, Raj TrustSell506202623.2010,000232,0024,873,480Form
15Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell506202623.0678,7911,816,88941,933,398Form
16Kennedy, Edward H by TrustSell506202622.8650,0001,142,92513,167,525Form
17Khanna, Raj TrustSell504202622.206,796150,8714,885,376Form
18Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell504202622.0850,0001,104,22041,900,070Form
19Khanna, Raj TrustSell504202622.203,20471,1295,036,248Form
20Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell402202615.3050,000765,18529,035,251Form
21Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell303202613.9450,000697,20526,455,723Form
22Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell203202614.9150,000745,34027,896,854Form
23Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell105202616.5450,000827,00030,953,254Form
24Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell1201202517.4650,000872,93032,672,338Form
25Rhodes, Kevin REVP Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell902202521.5214,000301,2802,715,867Form
26Khanna, Raj TrustSell822202519.9115,000298,6864,315,176Form
27Kennedy, Edward H by TrustSell812202520.0125,000500,26812,260,376Form
28Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell808202520.08100,0002,007,97028,940,510Form
29Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell804202517.1835,725613,79826,481,074Form
30Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell702202518.2135,725650,50628,064,742Form
31Khanna, Raj TrustSell624202517.432,02735,3404,039,736Form
32Khanna, Raj TrustSell624202517.207,973137,1644,021,060Form
33Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell603202516.1152,184840,7732,056,175Form
34Motiey, KatayounChief Legal Admin Sust Officerby TrustSell603202516.0019,616313,8582,041,933Form
35Meyercord, EdwardPRESIDENT AND CEODirectSell603202515.9035,725568,03124,506,538Form
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