Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Competitors

Extreme Networks (NASDAQ:EXTR) and Ribbon Communications (NASDAQ:RBBN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

Does the media prefer EXTR or RBBN?

In the previous week, Extreme Networks had 8 more articles in the media than Ribbon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Extreme Networks and 4 mentions for Ribbon Communications. Ribbon Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Extreme Networks' score of 0.82 indicating that Ribbon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Extreme Networks	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ribbon Communications	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Do institutionals & insiders believe in EXTR or RBBN?

91.1% of Extreme Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.9% of Ribbon Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of Extreme Networks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Ribbon Communications shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Which has more risk and volatility, EXTR or RBBN?

Extreme Networks has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its stock price is 84% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ribbon Communications has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Is EXTR or RBBN more profitable?

Extreme Networks has a net margin of -0.65% compared to Ribbon Communications' net margin of -5.14%. Extreme Networks' return on equity of 82.47% beat Ribbon Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Extreme Networks	-0.65%	82.47%	4.18%
Ribbon Communications	-5.14%	7.08%	2.41%

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, EXTR or RBBN?

Extreme Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Ribbon Communications. Extreme Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ribbon Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Extreme Networks	$1.14B	2.51	-$7.47M	-$0.05	-430.56
Ribbon Communications	$833.88M	0.86	-$54.24M	-$0.25	-16.14

Do analysts prefer EXTR or RBBN?

Extreme Networks currently has a consensus price target of $22.92, indicating a potential upside of 6.45%. Ribbon Communications has a consensus price target of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 48.70%. Given Ribbon Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ribbon Communications is more favorable than Extreme Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Extreme Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Ribbon Communications	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Extreme Networks beats Ribbon Communications on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.