8x8, Inc. (EGHT)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySoftware - ApplicationSnapshot 2026-10-29
$2.09-7.93%
Close 2026-10-30 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologySoftware - ApplicationSnapshot 2026-10-29
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Application Software is in steady. Describes the industry's cycle state, not a call on this stock.
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Primary pillar under pressure — Achieve total revenue near $737 million in fiscal 2027: Revenue: $190.17M.
View ThesisRevenue is growing steadily — about 4% over the past year.
View GrowthMiddle-of-the-pack management execution.
View ManagementExpectations look reasonable — what the market is pricing in sits in line with or below what analysts forecast.
View ValuationThis stock is highly volatile — it swings about 3% on a typical day and fell roughly 41% in its worst 12-month stretch.
View RiskEGHT’s case rests on steady communications revenue, though growth remains modest and earnings quality is unassessable. Revenue grew 5% year over year in Q1 FY2027, when non-GAAP earnings beat consensus. The partnership supports product innovation and revenue growth. EGHT trades at 6× P/E versus the 31× peer median. The price reflects less growth than our forecast, despite that large peer gap. A concrete risk is the primary fiscal 2027 revenue pillar under pressure: $190.17 million against a goal near $737 million. Our model puts the next-quarter miss probability near 25%. Peer multiples imply a price about 20% above where it trades; the thesis is on watch, and this read is provisional.
Trailing returns as of 2026-10-30. EGHT is total return (includes dividends); the S&P 500 benchmark is price return (the index excludes dividends).
Based on 3 analysts currently covering EGHT (as of Oct 2026).
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A consensus fair price across our valuation methods, at three horizons. As of 2026-10-29. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
No fair value published
Our valuation methods disagree too much on this name right now. Rather than print a number we don't believe, we're holding it back until they converge.
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Bottom 25% on quality vs scored peers
A price-focused, side-by-side fair-value read versus Application Software — fair value, gap to price, and forward P/E.
Our valuation methods disagree too much on this name right now. Rather than print a number we don't believe, we're holding it back until they converge.
Our valuation methods disagree too much on this name right now. Rather than print a number we don't believe, we're holding it back until they converge.
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Partnership enhances revenue growth and product innovation.
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End-of-day figures as of 2026-10-30. EPS is implied from price ÷ P/E. Not investment advice.
Direction of the business behind the multiple. Bands are backend reads; trailing-12-month basis.
Threatens: Expand gross margins
Margin pressure could hinder gross margin expansion.
Advances: Achieve revenue growth
Q2 results exceed expectations, supporting revenue growth objective.
Highlights 8x8's strong performance in the sector.
Increased price target indicates positive outlook.
Earnings beat expectations, strong growth signal.