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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q3 FY26)

    EXTREME NETWORKS Q3 FY26 earnings call EXTR

    Apr 29, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Extreme Networks Q3 FY26 — Double-Digit Revenue Growth and Supply Chain Resolution

    Extreme Networks delivered another strong quarter, marked by double-digit revenue growth and significant SaaS ARR acceleration, driven by its Platform ONE strategy and differentiated technology. The company successfully resolved critical memory supply chain constraints, positioning it for continued market share gains against competitors facing integration challenges and complex partner programs, while also returning capital to shareholders.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue of $317 million grew 11% year-over-year, exceeding the high end of guidance.

    • SaaS ARR accelerated to $236 million, an increase of 29% year-over-year.

    • Gross margins improved to 62.3%, up quarter-over-quarter and exceeding guidance, driven by pricing and cost management.

    • Diluted EPS of $0.26 grew 24% year-over-year, surpassing the high end of guidance.

    • Memory supply chain issues were resolved for the near and long term (through FY27 and beyond), ensuring fulfillment certainty.

    Concerns

    1

    • Middle East conflict caused some shipment delays into the region during the quarter, though projects are now resuming.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Q4 FY26 Revenue
    $330 million to $335 million
    high materiality
    High
    Q4 FY26 Gross Margin
    61.8% to 62.2%
    medium materiality
    High
    Q4 FY26 Operating Margin
    15.2% to 16.1%
    medium materiality
    High
    Q4 FY26 Earnings Per Share
    $0.28 to $0.30
    high materiality
    High
    Q4 FY26 Fully Diluted Share Count
    around 132 million shares
    low materiality
    High
    FY26 Revenue
    $1.275 billion to $1.280 billion
    high materiality
    High
    FY26 Revenue Growth
    12% year-over-year growth
    high materiality
    High
    FY26 Gross Margin
    61.8% to 61.9%
    medium materiality
    High
    FY26 Operating Margin
    14.7% to 14.9%
    medium materiality
    High
    FY26 Earnings Per Share
    $1.02 to $1.04 per share
    high materiality
    High
    Long-term Operating Profit Target
    22% to 24%
    high materiality
    High
    SaaS ARR Growth
    20% to 30% range
    medium materiality
    Medium
    FY27 Growth Rate
    double digits
    high materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    SaaS ARR
    $236 millionup 29% year-over-year
    Q3 FY26

    Cloud subscription momentum lifted SaaS ARR.

    Subscription and support recurring revenue
    $114 milliongrew 13% year-over-year
    Q3 FY26

    Remained consistent at 36% of revenue.

    SaaS deferred revenue
    $342 million19% year-over-year increase
    Q3 FY26

    Signifies the shift to a more favorable mix of predictable high-margin recurring revenue.

    WiFi 7 wireless unit shipments contribution
    37%up from 27% last quarter
    Q3 FY26

    WiFi 7 grew meaningfully in its contribution to wireless product revenue.

    WiFi 7 wireless bookings contribution
    nearly half
    Q3 FY26

    In terms of bookings dollars, nearly half of wireless bookings came from WiFi 7 this quarter.

    Customers spending over $1 million
    44higher than any point in the last 2 years
    Q3 FY26

    Demonstrated by 44 customers spending over $1 million with Extreme.

    MSP billings growth
    26%quarter-over-quarter
    Q3 FY26

    MSP billings grew 26% quarter-over-quarter and continued a solid upward trajectory.

    Annualized EBITDA
    over $200 million
    Q3 FY26

    Exited the quarter with over $200 million in annualized EBITDA.

    EBITDA
    $53.4 million
    Q3 FY26

    Highest EBITDA on a dollar and margin basis in the last 10 quarters.

    Share repurchases executed
    $50 million
    Q3 FY26

    Executed a $50 million accelerated share repurchase during the quarter.

    Shares retired
    over 3 million
    Q3 FY26

    Retiring over 3 million shares post settlement at an average price of $14.58 per share.

    Remaining share repurchase authorization
    $137.5 million
    Q3 FY26

    $137.5 million of our current $200 million authorization still remaining.

    Net price increase
    2% to 3%
    Q3 FY26

    Even with a 10% price increase, typical discounting at 75% means a net price increase of 2% to 3%.

    Product gross margin increase
    70from the second quarter
    Q3 FY26

    Product gross margin grew 70 basis points from the second quarter.

    Product gross margin stabilization target
    around 57% plus range
    future

    We feel confident in our ability to stabilize product margins around that 57% plus range.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Capital return$50 millionUSD
    Segment growth margin targets22% to 24%%
    Recurring software service revenue$236 millionUSD
    Revenue mix by product customer typevery strong performance
    Design wins product cycle transitions37%%

    Deals & partnerships

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    Asiana Airlines (merging with Korean Air)Platform ONE adoption for AI-powered automation

    New Extreme Platform ONE win for AI-powered automation to reduce manual tasks, streamline operations and minimize network complexity.

    Atlantic Food DistributorsPlatform ONE adoption for AI-powered automation

    New Extreme Platform ONE win for AI-powered automation to reduce manual tasks, streamline operations and minimize network complexity.

    Bridgeport Public SchoolsPlatform ONE adoption for AI-powered automation

    New Extreme Platform ONE win for AI-powered automation to reduce manual tasks, streamline operations and minimize network complexity.

    City of Prescott, ArizonaPlatform ONE adoption for AI-powered automation

    New Extreme Platform ONE win for AI-powered automation to reduce manual tasks, streamline operations and minimize network complexity.

    Johnstone SupplyPlatform ONE adoption for AI-powered automation

    New Extreme Platform ONE win for AI-powered automation to reduce manual tasks, streamline operations and minimize network complexity.

    Nissan Medical TechnologiesPlatform ONE adoption for AI-powered automation

    New Extreme Platform ONE win for AI-powered automation to reduce manual tasks, streamline operations and minimize network complexity.

    University of BuckinghamPlatform ONE adoption for AI-powered automation

    New Extreme Platform ONE win for AI-powered automation to reduce manual tasks, streamline operations and minimize network complexity.

    Managed Service Providers (MSPs)MSP program for managing multiple customer networks

    Strong momentum with over 70 active partners in the MSP program. MSPs value Platform ONE for its ability to manage multiple customer networks, licenses and incidents, with unique consumption billing and portable licensing.

    Risks & headwinds

    4
    Geopolitical conflict in the Middle EastQ3 FY26

    a couple of shipments impacted

    Mitigation: projects have resumed; shipping lanes are open; Middle East is a smaller piece of business tied to EMEA, which had a strong quarter.

    Competitive pressure from Ciscoongoing

    Cisco's end-of-life refresh cycle and new partner program requirements

    Mitigation: Extreme's differentiated fabric and Platform ONE, ease of use, and competitive commercial terms are driving share gains.

    Competitive pressure from HP Juniper integrationongoing

    complexity of that deal and the challenges that they'll have with integration

    Mitigation: Creating significant opportunities for Extreme to take share, both with end-user customers and channel partners.

    Rising memory and component costsongoing

    rising cost of memory and other components

    Mitigation: Targeted price increases (November and March), disciplined discounting, and comprehensive supply chain initiatives (multi-sourcing, alternative component qualification, engineering redesign, component inventory investments, strategic supplier partnerships).

    What to watch in Q4 FY26

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    SaaS ARR growth momentum

    next quarter
    Current29% YoY
    Targetcontinued growth in 20-30% range

    Why it matters

    SaaS ARR is a key indicator of the success of the Platform ONE strategy and the shift to a predictable, high-margin recurring revenue model.

    We still believe that we can range, I'd say, our growth in SaaS ARR to be in that kind of 20% to 30% range. Naturally, this quarter, it's higher on that range, but that's roughly the range that we're expecting on the long term.

    Q&A highlights

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    What is the visibility for continued SaaS ARR momentum, especially considering potential Q4 seasonality?

    Management expressed confidence in maintaining SaaS ARR growth in the 20-30% range, noting that Q3 was at the higher end. They are running ahead of internal plans for Platform ONE adoption and expect continued acceleration.

    “We still believe that we can range, I'd say, our growth in SaaS ARR to be in that kind of 20% to 30% range. Naturally, this quarter, it's higher on that range, but that's roughly the range that we're expecting on the long term.”

    asked by Ryan Koontz · answered by Kevin Rhodes

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Supply Chain Resolution and Margin Improvement

    Extreme Networks successfully addressed memory supply constraints through multi-sourcing, alternative component qualification, engineering redesign, and strategic partnerships, securing supply through fiscal 2027 and beyond. This resolution, combined with disciplined pricing actions (including mid-single-digit increases in November and March) and aggressive cost management, led to a gross margin of 62.3%, exceeding guidance, and product gross margin increasing by 70 basis points quarter-over-quarter.

    02

    Platform ONE and SaaS Momentum

    The company's Platform ONE strategy continues to drive strong cloud subscription momentum, with SaaS ARR growing 29% year-over-year to $236 million. This growth is attributed to high attach rates to new product sales and upsells within the existing customer base, leveraging AI-powered automation and full network visibility. New AI and product features are expected to further accelerate adoption following the upcoming Connect conference.

    03

    Competitive Landscape and Market Share Gains

    Extreme Networks is actively gaining market share, particularly against Cisco and HP Juniper, by leveraging its differentiated fabric technology, Platform ONE's ease of use, and competitive commercial terms. The company highlights Cisco's end-of-life refresh cycle and HP Juniper's integration complexities as significant opportunities, leading to 44 customers spending over $1 million this quarter and improved win rates.

    04

    WiFi 7 Adoption and Product Portfolio Strength

    WiFi 7 is a key driver of wireless network refresh opportunities, representing 37% of total wireless unit shipments and nearly half of wireless bookings in the quarter. The advanced design of Extreme's access points supports complex enterprise applications and AI-driven workloads. The company's portfolio also offers cloud choice (public, private, on-prem) without performance trade-offs, driving strong public sector interest.

    05

    Geographic and Vertical Performance

    While Americas revenue was impacted by shipment timing, bookings growth in the region was significantly higher. EMEA and APAC showed very strong performance. Key vertical strength was observed in education, healthcare, manufacturing, and sports & entertainment, with notable wins including the Artemis 2 Lunar spaceflight launch and Lucas Oil Stadium's NCAA Men's Final 4 connectivity modernization.

    06

    Capital Allocation and Financial Strength

    Extreme executed a $50 million accelerated share repurchase program, retiring over 3 million shares, with $137.5 million remaining under the current authorization. The company exited the quarter with over $200 million in annualized EBITDA, healthy net cash, and reaffirmed its confidence in achieving long-term operating profit targets of 22% to 24%.

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