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Ribbon Communications Inc (RBBN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: RBBN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $6.08
1 Year Target Price $6.08
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -14.33% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 676.45M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.08 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.08 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 1.39 | 52 Weeks Range 2.91 - 5.38 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.91 - 5.38 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.25 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -5.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.82% | Return on Equity (TTM) -11.45% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1025256655 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78 |
Enterprise Value 1025256655 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.19 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.99 | Shares Outstanding 177082000 | Shares Floating 92845783 |
Shares Outstanding 177082000 | Shares Floating 92845783 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.85 | Percent Institutions 73.8 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ribbon Communications Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Ribbon Communications Inc. was formed in 2017 through the merger of GENBAND and Sonus Networks. GENBAND was founded in 1999, and Sonus Networks in 1997. The company focuses on providing real-time communications software and network solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Cloud & Edge: Offers solutions for cloud-based and edge computing environments, enabling communication service providers and enterprises to deploy voice, video, and data services.
- Core Network: Provides solutions for building and managing core networks, including session border controllers (SBCs), media gateways, and signaling solutions.
- Security: Focuses on securing real-time communications networks with solutions like fraud management and network security.
Leadership and Structure
Bruce McClelland is the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for sales, marketing, engineering, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Session Border Controllers (SBCs): SBCs provide security, interoperability, and control for VoIP networks. Ribbon is a leading provider of SBCs. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly, but they are among the top 3 vendors globally. Competitors include Oracle (ORCL), Cisco (CSCO), and AudioCodes (AUDC).
- Application & Analytics: Ribbon Call Trust provides comprehensive fraud management and call analytics. Revenue data is not publicly disclosed. Key competitors include Neustar (TransUnion) and Pindrop.
- Cloud Communications Platform: A cloud-native platform to enable voice, video, messaging, and other real-time services. Competitors include Twilio (TWLO) and Vonage (Ericsson).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The real-time communications industry is evolving with the shift to cloud-based solutions, increased security concerns, and the rise of unified communications. Growth is driven by the increasing demand for reliable and secure communication services.
Positioning
Ribbon Communications is positioned as a provider of solutions for communication service providers and enterprises, specializing in network modernization, security, and cloud communications. They focus on enabling the transition to cloud-based communication and securing critical infrastructure.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for real-time communications is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Ribbon is positioned to capture a portion of this market by offering solutions for network modernization and security. A specific number cannot be estimated due to market fluctuations.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong portfolio of real-time communications solutions
- Established customer base
- Expertise in network security
- Cloud-native platform offerings
Weaknesses
- Intense competition
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Integration challenges from past mergers
- Reliance on telco spending
Opportunities
- Growing demand for cloud-based communications
- Increased focus on network security
- Expansion into new markets
- Adoption of 5G technology
Threats
- Rapid technological changes
- Price pressure from competitors
- Economic downturns
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ORCL
- CSCO
- AUDC
Competitive Landscape
Ribbon faces strong competition from larger, more established players, but has niche advantages in specific areas like SBCs and network security.
Major Acquisitions
Edgewater Networks
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 117
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Ribbon's portfolio of edge solutions and strengthened its position in the SMB market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Ribbon's historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic growth in its core markets.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful execution of their strategy to expand into cloud communications and security, and analyst estimates will vary.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding their cloud communications platform and focusing on security solutions.
Summary
Ribbon Communications is a key player in the real-time communications space, offering a range of solutions for network modernization and security. Its cloud-native platform gives it room to expand, but challenges remain in integrating past acquisitions and contending with strong competition. Focus on new markets and enhanced growth are expected. Ribbon needs to focus on innovating its products and addressing market changes.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Public Information
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Ribbon Communications Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Plano, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-05-25 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Bruce W. McClelland | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 3052 | |
Full time employees 3052 | |||
Ribbon Communications Inc. provides communications technology in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Cloud and Edge, and IP Optical Networks. The Cloud and Edge segment provides software and hardware products, solutions, and services for voice over internet protocol communications, voice over long-term evolution, and voice over 5G communications, and unified communications and collaboration. It also offers session border controllers; and network transformation products, such as signaling products, call controllers, media gateways, and application servers. This segment serves private, public, or hybrid cloud infrastructures, as well as data centers, enterprise premises, and service provider networks. The IP Optical Networks segment provides hardware and software products and solutions for IP networking, switching, routing, and optical transport for technologies comprising 5G, distributed cloud computing, and corresponding applications. It also offers multiple solutions, including 5G-native solutions for mobile-backhaul, metro and edge aggregation, core networking, data center interconnect, multi-service access, and transport solutions for wholesale carriers. This segment serves utilities, government, defense, finance, transportation, and education and research industries, as well as service providers and enterprises. The company was formerly known as Sonus Networks, Inc. and changed its name to Ribbon Communications Inc. in November 2017. Ribbon Communications Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
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