EXTR

Based on Extreme Networks, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Extreme Networks do?

Extreme Networks designs and sells wired and wireless network infrastructure equipment, along with cloud-based software for network management, security, analytics, and access control. It serves enterprise customers in healthcare, education, government, retail, and hospitality through a channel-driven sales model.

Does EXTR pay dividends?

No, Extreme Networks does not currently pay a dividend. The company retains capital to invest in product development and its cloud platform transition, which is typical for mid-cap technology companies in competitive growth phases.

When does EXTR report earnings?

Extreme Networks follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence for US-listed companies. Specific upcoming report dates are not covered by our data source — check the company's investor relations page for the current schedule.

Is EXTR a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates EXTR as Below Average, driven by Weak Quality and Moat scores. While Valuation is rated Good and Growth and Risk are Neutral, the overall profile suggests meaningful fundamental challenges. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is EXTR overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for EXTR is rated Good, suggesting the current market price may reflect the company's challenges rather than optimistic assumptions. That said, a favorable valuation rating alone does not offset weak quality or moat characteristics — context across all five pillars matters.

How does EXTR compare to its competitors?

Among the peers tracked on UQS — including Digi International and Impinj — each company occupies a distinct niche within technology infrastructure. Extreme Networks differentiates through its campus and enterprise networking focus combined with a cloud management software layer, though its Weak Moat score signals limited competitive insulation.

What is EXTR's market cap bracket?

Extreme Networks is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a segment where competitive pressure from both large-cap incumbents and nimble small-cap specialists is common, which is reflected in its Weak Moat score.

Who founded Extreme Networks?

Extreme Networks was founded in the late 1990s and incorporated in 1996, beginning operations in 1999. Detailed founding history, including founder names, is widely available through the company's official corporate history and public filings.

Is EXTR a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, EXTR's Below Average UQS Score — anchored by Weak Quality and Moat pillars — suggests the business has not yet demonstrated the durable competitive advantages and profitability characteristics typically associated with high-conviction long-term holdings. Progress on its cloud software transition will be key to watch.

What is the main competitive advantage of Extreme Networks?

Extreme Networks positions its ExtremeCloud IQ platform as a differentiator, combining ML and AI-driven management with broad hardware compatibility. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, indicating that the competitive insulation it provides is limited relative to sector peers.

Is EXTR a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, EXTR sits in an in-between position — Growth is Neutral and Valuation is Good. It does not carry the profile of a high-growth compounder, nor does a favorable valuation rating alone make it a classic deep-value opportunity given the weak quality fundamentals.

Extreme Networks, Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Extreme Networks, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Extreme Networks, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Extreme Networks, Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Extreme Networks, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for EXTR.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Extreme Networks, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Extreme Networks, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Extreme Networks, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.