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Extreme Networks Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 8 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 15% year over year: Revenue of $310.2 million rose 15.2% from $269.2 million a year earlier and 1.1% from $307.0 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • Product revenue drove most of growth: Product revenue was $194.0 million, up $31.7 million from $162.3 million. Subscription and support rose $9.3 million to $116.2 million. Source
  • Subscription ARR grew 24%: SaaS ARR reached $216.2 million, up 24.2% from a year earlier and 4.1% from the prior quarter. Source
  • GAAP gross margin below prior year: GAAP gross margin was 60.6%, down from 63.0% a year earlier and from 61.6% in the prior quarter. Source
  • Operating margin higher year on year: Non-GAAP operating margin was 13.3%, against 12.4% a year earlier and 15.2% in the prior quarter. GAAP operating margin was 3.6%, against a loss margin of 1.8%. Source
  • Cash balance fell from prior quarter: Ending cash was $209.0 million, down $22.7 million from the end of the fourth quarter and up $49.5 million from a year earlier. Source
  • Net cash lower after settlement: Net cash was $7.8 million after a one-time settlement, against net cash of $51.7 million in the prior quarter. Gross debt was $201.2 million. Source
  • Free cash flow was negative: Free cash flow was a deficit of $20.9 million, against positive free cash flow of $11.7 million a year earlier. Operating cash flow was negative $14.0 million. Source

“This marked six consecutive quarters of revenue growth and three straight quarters of double-digit year-over-year gains, which is a positive sign that we are gaining share.”

Ed Meyercord, President and CEO of Extreme

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total net revenue SourceSecond quarter fiscal 2026 (ending December 31, 2025)$309.0 million to $315.0 millionNew
Gross margin (GAAP) SourceSecond quarter fiscal 202660.8% to 61.4%New
Operating margin (GAAP) SourceSecond quarter fiscal 20262.6% to 4.0%New
Earnings per share (GAAP, diluted) SourceSecond quarter fiscal 2026$0.03 to $0.06New
Diluted shares (GAAP EPS) SourceSecond quarter fiscal 2026135.7 millionNew
Gross margin (non-GAAP) SourceSecond quarter fiscal 202661.4% to 62.0%New
Operating margin (non-GAAP) SourceSecond quarter fiscal 202613.4% to 14.6%New
Earnings per share (non-GAAP, diluted) SourceSecond quarter fiscal 2026$0.23 to $0.25New
Total net revenue SourceFull fiscal year 2026 (ending June 30, 2026)$1,247.0 million to $1,264.0 millionRaised from $1,228.0 million to $1,238.0 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year fiscal 2026 revenue target moved up from $1,228.0 million - $1,238.0 million to $1,247.0 million - $1,264.0 million. Source
  • New guidance: Company began giving quarterly targets for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, ending December 31, 2025. Source
  • New: A recently released service agent for Extreme Platform ONE is described as automating routine network workflows. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew 15% year over year: Revenue of $310.2 million rose 15.2% from $269.2 million a year earlier and 1.1% from $307.0 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • Sixth straight quarter of sequential growth: Management said the quarter was the sixth consecutive quarter of revenue growth and the third straight quarter of double-digit year-over-year gains. Source
  • GAAP earnings turned positive: GAAP diluted EPS was $0.04, against a loss of $0.08 a year earlier and a loss of $0.06 in the prior quarter. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS up on year: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.22, up from $0.17 a year earlier and down from $0.25 in the prior quarter. Source

Segments and regions

  • Product revenue drove most of growth: Product revenue was $194.0 million, up $31.7 million from $162.3 million. Subscription and support rose $9.3 million to $116.2 million. Source
  • Subscription ARR grew 24%: SaaS ARR reached $216.2 million, up 24.2% from a year earlier and 4.1% from the prior quarter. Source
  • Share gains reported in Americas: Management cited continuing share gains in the Americas and increased customer engagement in EMEA and APAC. Source

“Our outlook for a re-acceleration of overall revenue growth to 10% at the midpoint of our outlook on a full-year basis continues to improve”

Kevin Rhodes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Products and customers

  • Platform ONE bookings reported as solid: Management said bookings for Extreme Platform ONE were solid in the quarter, following general availability in mid-July. Source
  • Named wins across three regions: Wins listed include a nationwide APAC government backbone, Exyte standardizing on Extreme LAN, WLAN and NAC, and Gateshead Council modernizing across about 200 sites. Source
  • Competitor replacement at housing authority: King County Housing Authority chose Extreme for a network refresh after its infrastructure from a large competitor neared end of life. Source

Costs, margins and expenses

  • GAAP gross margin below prior year: GAAP gross margin was 60.6%, down from 63.0% a year earlier and from 61.6% in the prior quarter. Source
  • Non-GAAP gross margin 61.3%: Non-GAAP gross margin was 61.3%, against 63.7% a year earlier and 62.3% in the prior quarter. Source
  • Operating margin higher year on year: Non-GAAP operating margin was 13.3%, against 12.4% a year earlier and 15.2% in the prior quarter. GAAP operating margin was 3.6%, against a loss margin of 1.8%. Source
  • Lower G&A and litigation charges: General and administrative expense was $29.2 million against $36.6 million a year earlier. Litigation charges were $1.9 million against $10.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • System transition costs continue: System transition costs were $4.9 million in the quarter, tied to a multi-phase move of the CRM, configure-price-quote and ERP systems. Source

“I’m also pleased with our overall execution as a company.”

Kevin Rhodes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Demand and customer interest

  • Management cites demand and execution: Management attributed the quarter to improved execution, increasing customer demand and expanding interest in its AI-powered networking platform. Source
  • Competitor shifts cited as growth source: Management said the platform and high-performance solutions position the company to expand market share and capture growth arising from shifts among competitors. Source

Cash, net cash and capital returns

  • Cash balance fell from prior quarter: Ending cash was $209.0 million, down $22.7 million from the end of the fourth quarter and up $49.5 million from a year earlier. Source
  • Net cash lower after settlement: Net cash was $7.8 million after a one-time settlement, against net cash of $51.7 million in the prior quarter. Gross debt was $201.2 million. Source
  • Free cash flow was negative: Free cash flow was a deficit of $20.9 million, against positive free cash flow of $11.7 million a year earlier. Operating cash flow was negative $14.0 million. Source
  • Buybacks of $12.0 million: Share repurchases were $12.0 million, about 0.6 million shares, against $25.0 million and about 1.5 million shares in the prior quarter. Source
  • Revolver borrowing of $25.0 million: The company borrowed $25.0 million under its revolving facility and made $3.75 million of debt payments during the quarter. Source

Working capital and operating cash

  • Other liabilities drove cash outflow: Operating cash flow was negative $14.0 million, including a $40.3 million outflow from other current and long-term liabilities. Source
  • Receivables rose, inventory fell: Accounts receivable rose to $145.8 million from $126.7 million, while inventories fell to $93.7 million from $102.6 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 October 2025

  • Second-quarter targets issued: Company is targeting second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $309.0 million to $315.0 million and GAAP EPS of $0.03 to $0.06. Source
  • Maldives resort opens next year: Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives is set to open next year and will run its Wi-Fi on Extreme and ExtremeCloud XIQ. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Product revenue Source$194.0 million
Subscription and support revenue Source$116.2 million
Gross margin (GAAP) Source60.6%
Gross margin (non-GAAP) Source61.3%

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Litigation charges were $1.9 million in the quarter, against $10.7 million a year earlier and $22.0 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • Financial: Operating cash flow was negative $14.0 million, with a $40.3 million outflow from other liabilities and a $25.0 million revolver draw. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said the full-year re-acceleration view continues to improve and that it expects higher earnings and cash flow than the initial forecast. Source
  • Ahead: Management said first-quarter earnings came in above company expectations, driven by revenue growth, ARR growth and expense management. Source

Other quarters

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