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EXTR Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks, Inc. · NASDAQ
Market Closed
22.20
▲ ⁦+4.82%⁩ (+1.02)
Market Cap$2.9B
Beta1.80
52w Low52w High
13.4833.73
Last Week
⁦+1.93%⁩
Last Month
⁦-15.23%⁩
Last 3 Months
⁦-9.98%⁩
Last Year
⁦+12.41%⁩
EL7 Factor Analysis
How we score this
Overall78
Strong — clearly above market medianHigh FlyerF 7/8Better than 78% of Market stocks, per EL7's model
FactorScoreDistributionValueAvgRank
▸
Valuation
32
69.4x▼17.8xBottom tier
▸
Growth
57
12.6%▲7.1%Around median
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Quality
93
18.1%▲4.5%Top tier
▸
Safety
52
—2.6xAround median
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Capital Return
81
—2.12%Top tier
▸
Momentum
69
56.9%▲2.9%Top tier
▸
Sentiment
35
5▲3Bottom tier
Fair Value
Low confidenceCurrent price$22
Analyst target · 1 analysts
$33
⁦+46%⁩
See it clearly undervalued
Range ⁦$28–$39⁩
vs
DCF (estimate)
$8.84
⁦-60%⁩
Sees it clearly overvalued
⁦12.4⁩% discount · ⁦5⁩% growth
Bottom lineThe two methods disagree — estimate range ⁦$8.84–$33⁩.

Estimates — analyst targets and a simplified DCF, not investment advice.

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Analyst Consensus

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Price Target· 1 analysts setting price target
$33.00
⁦+48.6%⁩
Current Price $22.20·Median $32.50
Low
$28.00
High
$39.00
Current price
$22.20
Average target
$33.00
Street summary

Extreme Networks (EXTR) Price Target Analysis

Bullish tilt

Extreme Networks stock has seen its average price target stabilize at $33 over the past 30 days, following a slight decline of 1.99% from the $33.67 level recorded in July 2026. This stability, supported by reaffirmed "Buy" and "Outperform" ratings from major institutions such as Oppenheimer and B. Riley in August 2026, reflects analyst confidence in the stock's intrinsic value, especially as the current price ($24.05) continues to trade below the lowest price target ($28).

As of 2026-08-13
Revisions momentum · 30d
⁦0.0%⁩
Average rating
★ 4.00
Buy
Analyst coverage
8
Buy conviction
88%
High
Target dispersion
50%
Wide
Analyst ratings over time8 analysts rating
1
6
1
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
Rating trend — last 12 months4.00 → 4.00
Recent analyst moves
  • = Reiterate2026-08-06
    Craig-Hallum
    Buy
  • = Reiterate2026-08-06
    B. Riley
    Buy
  • = Reiterate2026-08-06
    Oppenheimer
    Outperform
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Key Financials

Ten ratios that matter, each compared against its sector median and average — so you can see whether a number is rich or cheap relative to peers in the same sector.

StockSector medianSector averagetypical sector range
MetricValuePosition within sectorVerdict
  • P/E (TTM)
    69.38x
    6.87x54.92x
    Above average
  • Forward P/E
    17.31x
    5.19x41.53x
    Cheap
  • EV / EBITDA
    35.54x
    4.52x36.15x
    Near median
  • FCF Yield
    3.3%
    -54.8%10.8%
    Strong
  • Revenue Growth YoY
    12.6%
    -18.1%66.5%
    Near median
  • EPS Growth YoY
    633.3%
    -155.3%193.7%
    Exceptional
  • Gross Margin
    61.5%
    12.9%79.5%
    Strong
  • ROIC
    18.1%
    -63.6%26.5%
    Strong
  • Net Debt / EBITDA
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  • Dividend Yield
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Stock Analysis

AI-generated
Based on 2026-08-05 data

Company Overview

Extreme Networks sells wired and wireless enterprise networking solutions, combining network hardware with cloud management software, subscriptions, and maintenance services. Its strategy centers on Platform ONE, a unified AI-powered platform that integrates Enterprise Fabric, alongside Wi‑Fi 7 products, the Multi‑Beam Wireless solution, and the MSP Workspace program; this enables the company to generate product revenue alongside recurring software and services revenue. In Q4 fiscal 2026, recurring revenue was $116 million out of total revenue of $339 million, or about 34% of the mix.

In Q4 fiscal 2026, revenue increased 10% year over year and 7% sequentially to $339 million, exceeding the high end of management guidance and analyst consensus. Non-GAAP gross margin was 62.7%, operating margin was 15.7%, and adjusted EPS was $0.32, up 28% year over year. The company also recorded $59 million in EBITDA at a 17.5% margin and generated $65 million in cash flow.

For fiscal 2026, Extreme Networks recorded revenue of $1.28 billion, up 13%, with product revenue growth of 15% and adjusted EPS of $1.06, up 26%. Operating margin increased to 14.8% from 14.2%, and EBITDA reached $210 million, up 20%. The latest available quarterly EDGAR data, for Q3 fiscal 2026, showed revenue of $316.9 million, gross profit of $195.5 million, net income of $10.6 million, and EPS of $0.08.

What's Driving the Stock

  • SaaS ARR reached $244 million in Q4 fiscal 2026, up 18% year over year, and Platform ONE accounted for nearly half of subscription bookings in that quarter after representing 30% of them during its first year of general availability.
  • Large enterprise deals are expanding; 187 customers each booked more than $1 million during fiscal 2026, compared with 168 customers in fiscal 2025, and average deal size grew by about one-third. Platform ONE bookings also exceeded $50 million versus a target of approximately $40 million.
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  • Wi‑Fi 7 now represents more than half of wireless product bookings and revenue, and the Multi‑Beam Wireless solution resulting from the exclusive partnership with MatSing helped secure the new Nissan Stadium project for the Tennessee Titans. Other wins included displacing Cisco at Nottingham City Council with a network covering 74 sites, as well as displacing it in the Elisabeth-TweeSteden project.
  • Fiscal 2027 guidance targets revenue of between $1.38 billion and $1.40 billion and adjusted EPS of between $1.28 and $1.33, with gross margin between 62.2% and 62.7% and operating margin between 16.7% and 17.1%. Management expects double-digit product revenue growth and more than 20% EPS growth, as well as migrating half of the installed base to Platform ONE by the end of fiscal 2027.
  • The company ended fiscal 2026 with 74 active managed service providers, up from 70 in the previous quarter, while program billings increased 16% sequentially and 112% year over year. Platform ONE's German C5 certification supports public-sector opportunities, while management said component supply is secured through fiscal 2028 and beyond.
  • Buying & Selling Case

    ▲ Buying Case4 pts

    • +Extreme Networks combines fiscal 2026 revenue growth of 13% with adjusted EPS growth of 26%, demonstrating operating leverage that was also evident in the 60-basis-point expansion in operating margin to 14.8%.
    • +The accelerating transition to Platform ONE is evident in bookings exceeding $50 million and the platform approaching half of subscription bookings in Q4 fiscal 2026, which could increase the share of high-margin recurring revenue as half of the installed base migrates to it by the end of fiscal 2027.
    • +The increase from 168 to 187 customers with bookings exceeding $1 million, alongside average deal-size growth of about one-third, demonstrates the company's success in expanding into larger enterprise projects. This is supported by named wins at Nissan Stadium, University of Technology Sydney, Nottingham City Council, and multiple healthcare and university institutions.
    • +Product availability and secured components through fiscal 2028 give the company an opportunity to benefit from competitors' extended lead times, while the deal registration program provides price and supply assurance to partners. The company also ended Q4 fiscal 2026 with net cash of $47 million after generating $65 million in cash flow.

    ▼ Selling Case7 pts

    • −The revenue trajectory shows a clear slowdown: year-over-year growth declined from the 11% to 15% range in previous quarters to 10% in Q4 fiscal 2026, while fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $1.38 billion to $1.40 billion equates to growth of only about 8% to 9% compared with fiscal 2026 revenue of $1.28 billion.
    • −SaaS ARR growth slowed to 18% in Q4 fiscal 2026 from 24% in the comparable period, which management partly attributed to a difficult comparison resulting from the John Deere and Japanese government deals. The targeted return to the mid-twenties range by the end of fiscal 2027 depends on absorbing declining traditional maintenance contracts and accelerating customer migrations to Platform ONE.
    • −Q1 fiscal 2027 guidance indicates potential near-term pressure on profitability, with expected gross margin between 62.2% and 62.7% versus 62.7% in Q4 fiscal 2026, and operating margin between 14.7% and 15.3% versus 15.7%. Management also explained that the professional services mix and the mix between wired and wireless products could affect margins.
    • −Extreme Networks operates in a highly competitive and price-sensitive market; management described Cisco as the default choice for many enterprise customers, with HPE and Juniper also present in refresh decisions. The company needs to maintain the advantages of Platform ONE, Fabric, and Agent ONE while typically pricing below Cisco, limiting its flexibility to raise prices or reduce discounts.
    • −Despite management's announcement that components are secured through fiscal 2028 and beyond, achieving targeted margins and growth depends on the continued effectiveness of the new supply network and the management of component costs. The call discussed an industry environment characterized by higher costs and long lead times, while Extreme relies on multiple sources and relationships with Broadcom, Micron, Samsung, and the open market.
    • −Insider data for the three months ending with the latest transaction on August 21, 2026, shows net sales of $8.6 million, with 11 sales and no purchases recorded. This remains a weak trading signal on its own because insider sales may be prearranged, but it provides no corresponding internal confirmation of the bullish thesis.

    Valuation

    The stock carries a “Buy” consensus, with an average price target of $33 and a target range of $28 to $39; the average is only a limited distance from the 52-week high of $33.73, versus a low of $13.48. No published P/E ratio is available, so the valuation rests primarily on Extreme Networks' ability to achieve fiscal 2027 guidance and reaccelerate SaaS ARR, while taking into account that the stock's decline of more than 25% following the August 7, 2026 results reflected market concern about slowing growth despite guidance being in line with expectations.

    BuyAnalyst target: $33(+48.6%)

    Figures in the text are as of 2026-08-31; the live price is shown at the top of the page.

    FAQ

    What were EXTR's key Q4 fiscal 2026 results?

    Extreme Networks generated revenue of $339 million, up 10% year over year and 7% sequentially, exceeding the high end of guidance and consensus. Adjusted gross margin was 62.7% and operating margin was 15.7%. Adjusted EPS reached $0.32, up 28%, and the company recorded $59 million in EBITDA and $65 million in cash flow.

    How important is Platform ONE to Extreme Networks' growth?

    Platform ONE accounted for nearly half of subscription bookings in Q4 fiscal 2026, compared with 30% during its first year of general availability. Platform bookings exceeded $50 million versus a target of approximately $40 million. Management aims to migrate half of the installed base to Platform ONE by the end of fiscal 2027, supporting recurring revenue growth and margin expansion.

    Is EXTR's software and subscription business accelerating?

    SaaS ARR reached $244 million in Q4 fiscal 2026, up 18% year over year. Growth was slower than the 24% recorded in the comparable period, which benefited from large deals with John Deere and the Japanese government. Management expects growth to return to the mid-twenties range by the end of fiscal 2027, supported by expanded Platform ONE capabilities and the migration of additional groups of Fabric customers.

    What is Extreme Networks' guidance for fiscal 2027?

    The company expects revenue of between $1.38 billion and $1.40 billion in fiscal 2027. Expected gross margin ranges from 62.2% to 62.7%, and operating margin from 16.7% to 17.1%. It also expects adjusted EPS of between $1.28 and $1.33, representing growth of more than 20% according to management, with continued double-digit product revenue growth.

    Which products and deals support EXTR's growth?

    Wi‑Fi 7 now represents more than half of wireless product bookings and revenue, while the Multi‑Beam Wireless solution combined Wi‑Fi 7 with MatSing technology in the new Nissan Stadium project. The company also won a Nottingham City Council contract covering Fabric, SD‑WAN, and cloud management across 74 sites. Other Platform ONE deals include University of Technology Sydney, Vandalia Health, and U.K. Health Security Agency, along with its first multimillion-dollar, multiyear enterprise agreement with a major healthcare provider in the Middle East.

    Why did Extreme Networks stock fall after its fiscal 2026 results?

    A report dated August 7, 2026, stated that the stock fell more than 25% despite fiscal 2026 revenue growth of about 12.6% and a 17.7% increase in SaaS ARR. Concern focused on the slowing growth rate, as revenue increased 10% in Q4 fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027 guidance implies overall growth of about 8% to 9%. This occurred despite quarterly results exceeding management guidance and consensus, and the company providing a fiscal 2027 EPS range of $1.28 to $1.33.

  • −Analyst targets range from $28 to $39, an $11 spread, while the average target of $33 is near the high end of the 52-week range of $33.73. This divergence reflects the valuation's sensitivity to successfully reaccelerating SaaS ARR and achieving EPS growth of more than 20%, and no published P/E ratio is available to serve as an additional valuation anchor.