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Extreme Networks Inc

NASDAQ: EXTR Communication Equipment
$22.58
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Q3 2026 Earnings

Reported Apr 29, 2026, 7:14am ET · SEC source
$0.26
Beat +9.57%
EPS · est. $0.24
$316.9M
Beat +1.73%
Revenue · est. $311.5M
+22.1%
Beating market
EXTR vs S&P since report
6 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
0+8%+16%+24%Apr 29Apr 30report 7:14am ETearnings+0.5%+22.0%
0+8%+16%+24%Apr 29Apr 30earnings+0.5%+22.0%
EXTR +22.0%S&P 500 +0.5%
0+8%+16%+24%Apr 29Apr 30report 7:14am ETearnings+0.7%+22.0%
0+8%+16%+24%Apr 29Apr 30earnings+0.7%+22.0%
EXTR +22.0%NASDAQ +0.7%
0+20%Apr 28May 7report 7:14am ETearnings+3.2%+28.8%
0+20%Apr 28May 7earnings+3.2%+28.8%
EXTR +28.8%S&P 500 +3.2%
0+20%Apr 28May 7report 7:14am ETearnings+5.5%+28.8%
0+20%Apr 28May 7earnings+5.5%+28.8%
EXTR +28.8%NASDAQ +5.5%
+28.15%
Day of report
+1.10%
Next session
+7.73%
One week
+28.74%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +6.60%.

Did EXTR Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results

Extreme Networks posted a clean beat across the board in fiscal Q3 2026, with earnings per share of $0.26 clearing the $0.24 consensus by 9.57% and revenue of $316.87 million coming in 1.73% ahead of the $311.48 million estimate, extending the company's EPS beat streak to four consecutive quarters. The top line grew 11.4% year over year, powered in large part by accelerating adoption of the company's AI-driven cloud networking platform, where SaaS ARR climbed 28.6% year over year to $236.40 million, underscoring a deepening shift toward recurring revenue. Product revenue rose to $199.34 million from $178.06 million a year ago, while non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 15.2% from 14.1%. Analysts had been closely watching Platform ONE traction as a gauge of durable enterprise demand, and the results offered tangible evidence that momentum is building. Looking ahead, Extreme guided Q4 revenue of $330.00 million to $335.00 million and full-year FY2026 revenue of $1.27 billion to $1.28 billion, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.02 to $1.04, while flagging tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty as forward risks.

Key Takeaways
  • Fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth
  • Eighth consecutive quarter of sequential product revenue growth
  • SaaS ARR growth accelerated to 28.6% YoY reaching $236.4 million
  • Targeted pricing actions successfully offsetting incremental supply chain costs
  • Enterprise networking demand remains resilient
  • Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 15.2% from 14.1% YoY

“Our fifth straight quarter of double-digit growth highlights strong momentum, fueled by disciplined execution, differentiated technology, and rising demand for our AI-powered platform. We've fully addressed our current and longer-term supply chain needs, including memory, through targeted sourcing strategies, product redesign, and strategic purchase commitments. These actions position us for continued share gains and growth. This quarter's results reflect not just our performance today, but the strength and scalability of our strategy going forward.”

Extreme Networks CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

For Q4 FY2026 (ending June 30, 2026), Extreme targets total net revenue of $330.0M to $335.0M, GAAP gross margin of 61.2%-61.6%, non-GAAP gross margin of 61.8%-62.2%, GAAP EPS of $0.12-$0.15, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.28-$0.30. For full-year FY2026, the company targets total net revenue of $1,275.0M to $1,280.0M, GAAP gross margin of 61.2%-61.3%, non-GAAP gross margin of 61.8%-61.9%, GAAP EPS of $0.30-$0.33, and non-GAAP EPS of $1.02-$1.04. The company has secured forward supply chain needs including memory through targeted sourcing strategies, product redesign, and strategic purchase commitments.

EXTR YoY Financials

Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025 · SEC filings Q3 2025 Q3 2026
$0$90.0M$180.0M$270.0M$284.5M$316.9MRevenue$171.7M$195.5MGross Profit$9.9M$17.3MOperating Income$3.5M$10.6MNet Income
$0$90.0M$180.0M$270.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

EXTR Revenue by Segment

Product$199.3M+12.0%
Subscription and Support$117.5M+10.4%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.