Extreme Networks Company Profile (NASDAQ:EXTR)

Extreme Networks trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EXTR."

Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXTR) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 14th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $178.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $171.96 million. Extreme Networks had a positive return on equity of 43.34% and a negative net margin of 1.42%. The firm's revenue was up 28.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.10 EPS. View Extreme Networks' Earnings History.

Extreme Networks updated its first quarter earnings guidance on Monday, August, 14th. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.11-0.17 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.08. The company issued revenue guidance of $200-210 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $168.03 million.

4 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Extreme Networks' stock. Their predictions range from $4.50 to $13.00. On average, they anticipate Extreme Networks' stock price to reach $8.38 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Extreme Networks.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Extreme Networks stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Extreme Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of a next generation of switching solutions that meet the increasing needs of enterprise local area networks internet service providers and content providers. The key advantages of its Layer 3 switching solutions are increased performance, the ability to easily grow in size as customer needs change, flexible allocation of network resources, ease of use and lower cost of ownership. These advantages are obtained through the use of custom semiconductors, known as ASICs, in its products and through hardware and software designs. " (8/18/2017)
• 2. Needham & Company LLC analysts commented, " Extreme announced that they intend to acquire the Avaya Networking business assets out of the Avaya bankruptcy process for $100MM. Extreme estimates they will be able generate $200MM annually and 10% Operating Margins post the acquisition. We estimate this would add $0.10-0.15 per share to EPS in CY18. At a purchase price of 0.5x EV/Sales, we see this as a great deal for Extreme. Accordingly, we are increasing our Target Price to $7.00 from $6.25 and reiterating our Buy rating." (3/8/2017)

Some companies that are related to Extreme Networks include Semtech Corporation (SMTC), Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY), 2U (TWOU), Viavi Solutions (VIAV), Generac Holdlings (GNRC), Cree (CREE), Mercury Systems (MRCY), TiVo Corporation (TIVO), Mellanox Technologies (MLNX), Watts Water Technologies (WTS), DigitalGlobe (DGI), Rogers Corporation (ROG), Sohu.com (SOHU), Power Integrations (POWI), The Descartes Systems Group (DSGX), Amkor Technology (AMKR), The Trade Desk (TTD) and Pandora Media (P).

Extreme Networks' management team includes the folowing people:

• John C. Shoemaker, Chairman of the Board
• Edward B. Meyercord III, President, Chief Executive Officer, Executive, Director
• Benjamin Drew Davies, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
• Robert J. Gault, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Services and Channels
• Charles P. Carinalli, Independent Director
• Kathleen M. Holmgren, Independent Director
• Edward H. Kennedy, Independent Director
• Raj Khanna, Independent Director

Extreme Networks' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (7.30%), Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY (5.84%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.22%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.12%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (2.52%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.40%). Company insiders that own Extreme Networks stock include Allison Amadia, Charles Carinalli, Edward H Kennedy, Edward Meyercord, Eric Broockman, Frank Blohm, John C Shoemaker, John H Kispert and Kenneth Arola. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Extreme Networks.

Extreme Networks' stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including RK Capital Management LLC, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Ameriprise Financial Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Marshall Wace North America L.P., GSA Capital Partners LLP, Alliancebernstein L.P. and Acadian Asset Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Extreme Networks stock in the last year include Charles Carinalli, Edward Meyercord, John C Shoemaker and John H Kispert. View Insider Buying and Selling for Extreme Networks.

Extreme Networks' stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Ratan Capital Management LP, BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA, Vanguard Group Inc., FMR LLC, Lazard Asset Management LLC and Nicholas Investment Partners LP. Company insiders that have bought Extreme Networks stock in the last two years include Edward H Kennedy and Edward Meyercord. View Insider Buying and Selling for Extreme Networks.

Shares of Extreme Networks can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of Extreme Networks stock can currently be purchased for approximately $10.68.