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Track EXTR free→NASDAQInformation TechnologyCommunication EquipmentSnapshot 2026-06-16
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
Recent financial performance is strong, and earnings quality is robust, cash backs up reported profits. Risk is elevated, but the sector backdrop is a tailwind, supporting growth. Peer multiples imply a price roughly in line with where it trades (about fair); the read is fair, quality intact. The analysis hinges on guidance changes, as a cut could negatively impact estimates, while a raise could boost momentum. This read is provisional.
Daily closes. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
A consensus fair price across 7 valuation methods, at three horizons. Current price $31.51. 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-growth: today's peer multiple on trailing earnings. The headline read.
Embeds projected growth. Leans optimistic by design. Upside context.
We take the 12-month fair value above and grade our own number — how the market prices this name versus what we'd justify, and where the two diverge.
At $31 EXTR trades at 39× p/e, in line with its 39× p/e peer median. Our $31 fair value reflects that, high confidence. Analysts: $22–$39. Not investment advice.
One valuation read at a 12-month horizon, plus how price compares to peers and the company's own history.
The market is pricing in roughly 1% near-term growth, below our forecast of about 14%. This describes what's priced in, not a forecast of the move.
Only a turbulent sector regime (Heating) — not the full expensive x weak x turbulent stack.
For similar setups historically (n=20,154): about 33% saw a 20%+ drawdown, and roughly 76% of those did not recover within the year. These are historical base rates for the cohort, not a forecast of this stock.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 3 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Information Technology names rated strong grew net income 73% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=2777).
Over the trailing year it converted 8.13x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Information Technology names rated robust grew net income 69% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=2129).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, Fed net liquidity, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates.
The next print and the backdrop around it (sector regime and the AI cycle). Context for the path, not a forecast of returns.
EPS estimate $0.29 → $0.29 (+0.0% / 30d). 4 raised, 0 cut, 8 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d, 3 maintained. 88% of analysts rate Buy.
2 PT revisions / 30d. Avg target 22.1% above current price.
Market and fundamentals agree. Analysts are positioned bullishly on a fundamentally strong name.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 3 guided quarters · 144.4% avg surprise
What a normal day, a bad day, and the worst of the last year would mean for a $10,000 position.
On a typical day, $10k can swing ±$175.
How much price usually moves either way.
On a bad day, this stock has moved -$349.
A rough but not unusual down day (about the 95th percentile).
In the worst 12 months, $10k could have lost $3,987.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
Valuation label changed from 'fair' to 'full'.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-06-16
Specific, dated things to watch for, each with what would confirm it and what would prove it wrong.
Why it matters: This guidance will show if the company can keep its growth momentum. Meeting or exceeding this range would support ongoing revenue growth.
Confirms:Q4 revenue guidance is confirmed at or above $335 million.
Disproves:Q4 revenue guidance falls below $330 million.
Recent news graded against this company's own objectives — whether it reinforces or challenges the thesis, and how confirmed it is.
No graded news catalysts for EXTR yet.
Conditional scenarios: if X happens, the view would shift in this direction. These are not predictions.
No upside scenarios in the latest snapshot.
No downside scenarios in the latest snapshot.
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
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Whether the overall read has been drifting up or down lately, and how it's changed since last week.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Long-thesis check; widest uncertainty.
$22.50 – $39.00 (median $28.00) · 5 analysts · as of 2026-06-15
Roughly priced in line with peers.
Richer than its own typical valuation.
Trailing four: 2025-Q3, 2026-Q1, 2026-Q2, 2026-Q3
A side-by-side read on sector standing, valuation, and risk versus Communications Equipment.
| Stock | Sector standing | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
EXTR Extreme Networks, Inc. | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 51 of 100 | full | elevated |
CSCO Cisco | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 82 of 100 | full | moderate |
ANET Arista Networks | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 70 of 100 | expensive | elevated |
LITE Lumentum | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 40 of 100 | expensive | elevated |
MSI Motorola Solutions | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 84 of 100 | fair | moderate |
Not enough signal yet.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
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Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive. Historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only: describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Target revenue growth to reach between $1,275 million and $1,280 million for fiscal year 2026.
Focus on maintaining a gross margin range of 61.2% to 61.3% for fiscal year 2026.
Aim to achieve earnings per share between $0.30 and $0.33 for fiscal year 2026.
Why it matters: Earnings report will provide updates on revenue, margins, and EPS progress.
Confirms one read:Earnings report shows revenue growth and EPS within target range.
Confirms the other:Earnings report shows revenue decline and EPS below target range.
Why it matters: High unemployment claims can show economic weakness. This may lower demand for Extreme Networks' products.
Confirms:Unemployment claims rise above 300,000 in the report on June 4, 2026.
Disproves:Unemployment claims stay below 250,000 in the report on June 4, 2026.
Why it matters: If sector revenue growth drops, it may signal a broader slowdown affecting Extreme Networks.
Confirms:Sector revenue growth has been below its median for two months in a row.
Disproves:Sector revenue growth remains above its median for two consecutive months.
Why it matters: Higher SaaS ARR growth shows strong demand for subscription services. This may help investors trust future revenue.
Confirms:SaaS ARR growth reported above 29% YoY.
Disproves:SaaS ARR growth reported below 28% YoY.
Why it matters: Ongoing share repurchases show confidence in the company’s financial health. A pause or reduction could raise concerns about cash flow.
Confirms:Share repurchases exceed $50 million in the next quarter.
Disproves:No share buybacks or a big cut in the amount.
Why it matters: Hitting this EPS shows strong profits and boosts investor trust.
Confirms:GAAP EPS reported at $0.30 or higher for FY 2026.
Disproves:GAAP EPS reported below $0.30 for FY 2026.
Why it matters: Guidance will show if the company is on track to meet its $1,275M-$1,280M revenue goal.
Confirms:Guidance indicates revenue growth of at least 5% year over year.
Disproves:Guidance shows revenue growth below 5% year over year.
Why it matters: Maintaining this margin range shows the company is managing costs well. A drop below this range could signal issues with pricing or costs.
Confirms one read:Gross margin reported above 61.6%.
Confirms the other:Gross margin reported below 61.2%.