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8x8 Inc Common Stock(EGHT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 16 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-10.31% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$2
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EGHT

10/19/2026: EGHT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

8x8 Inc is a cloud communications provider specializing in integrated voice, video, and contact center solutions for business customers. Its core strength lies in its unified XCaaS platform, which aims to simplify business communication management. The primary investment story revolves around the company's ability to cross-sell these integrated services to enterprise and mid-market clients. However, 8x8 faces significant risks, including intense competition from large-cap tech incumbents and the challenge of sustaining long-term profitability in a crowded market. The stock may best suit investors looking for exposure to cloud-based business tools, though they must monitor competitive developments and the company's progress toward achieving consistent margin improvement.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers potential for integrated platform growth but faces significant competitive headwinds.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks strong, consistent upward price momentum relative to high-growth software peers.
Value investorMixed fitWhile valuation may appear low, the company's profitability profile requires careful assessment.
Dividend investorWeak fit8x8 does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits high volatility and faces significant competitive and execution risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to large price swings due to its sensitivity to SaaS growth metrics and market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must weigh the potential for platform expansion against the uncertainty of long-term earnings growth.
Competition risk (AI and Enterprise bundling)HighLarger competitors with deeper pockets and integrated ecosystems threaten 8x8's market share in the UCaaS space.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform is robust, the company struggles with consistent profitability and market leadership.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income to provide a buffer during market downturns.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends heavily on effective sales execution and rapid product innovation.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -75.98%
Avg. Invested days 18
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
EGHT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
EGHT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+106.1%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.1%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+2.9%), soft profitability (net margin 0.2%), modest insider ownership of 2.67%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
EGHT's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (7.1% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is EGHT's strongest growth driver at +106.1% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+2.9%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (+3.9%, moderate) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 72.9% and approximately 95.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.67% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.38%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.32%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.12%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 3.95%
Sylebra Capital LLC 2.91%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
EGHT generates approximately $646 of gross profit, $26 of operating income, and $71 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Moderate margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 53.26%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
EGHT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 280.20M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 48.5
1Y Target Price 2.58
Price to earnings Ratio 48.5
1Y Target Price 2.58
Volume (30-day avg) 1.6M shares
Beta 1.85
52 Weeks Range 1.57 - 2.88
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.57 - 2.88
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.04

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription ServicesMonthly recurring fees for XCaaS, voice, and contact center platform usage.The vast majority of revenue comes from reliable, recurring subscription fees paid by business customers.
Professional ServicesImplementation, training, and custom setup services for enterprise clients.This is a smaller, one-time revenue stream that supports the core software adoption.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 48.5
Forward PE 15.82
Enterprise Value 598.40M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.38
Enterprise Value 598.40M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.38
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.53
Shares Outstanding 144.44M
Shares Floating 137.43M
Shares Outstanding 144.44M
Shares Floating 137.43M
Percent Insiders 2.67
Percent Institutions 72.93

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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