Overview
* Extreme Networks ( EXTR ) Q4 revenue up 20% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations
* Non-GAAP EPS for Q4 at $0.25, surpassing analyst estimates
* SaaS ARR increased 24% yr/yr, indicating strong subscription model growth
Outlook
* Extreme targets Q1 FY26 revenue between $292 mln and $300 mln
* Company expects Q1 FY26 non-GAAP EPS of $0.20 to $0.23
* Extreme sees FY26 revenue between $1,228 mln and $1,238 mln
* Company anticipates re-acceleration of revenue growth in FY26
Result Drivers
* GLOBAL DEMAND - Increased customer engagement in EMEA and APAC regions contributed to revenue growth, per CEO Ed Meyercord
* AI PLATFORM - Launch of Extreme Platform ONE, an AI-driven networking platform, is driving customer interest and market momentum
* EXPENSE MANAGEMENT - Prudent expense management led to strong cash flow, according to CFO Kevin Rhodes
Key Details
Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu
s s
Estimate
Q4 Beat $307 mln $299.90
Revenue mln (7
Analysts
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Q4 Beat $0.25 $0.23 (7
Adjusted Analysts
EPS )
Q4 EPS -$0.06
Q4 62.3%
Adjusted
Gross
Margin
Q4 15.2%
Adjusted
Operatin
g Margin
Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
* The average consensus recommendation for the communications & networking peer group is "buy"
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Extreme Networks Inc ( EXTR ) is $20.00, about 11.6% above its August 5 closing price of $17.67
* The stock recently traded at 18 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 14 three months ago
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