8x8, Inc.

NasdaqGS:EGHT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$268.0m

8x8 Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

8x8's CEO is Sam Wilson, appointed in Nov 2022, has a tenure of 3.67 years. total yearly compensation is $2.50M, comprised of 20% salary and 80% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.83% of the company’s shares, worth $4.43M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.7 years and 6 years respectively.

Key information

Sam Wilson

Chief executive officer

US$2.5m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage20.04%
CEO tenure3.7yrs
CEO ownership1.8%
Management average tenure3.7yrs
Board average tenure6yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jul 10

8x8: Stale With A Touch Of Margin Compression

Summary 8x8, Inc. is rated Sell due to stagnant revenues, compressing margins, and an unsustainable operating model. EGHT's pivot to usage-based revenues has increased revenue mix but driven gross margins down, with no sign of market share gains. Management guides for significant EBIT margin improvements via AI-driven cost cuts, but recent results and trends do not support this optimism. With a debt load exceeding market cap, persistent dilution, and no credible growth story, EGHT's fundamentals do not justify a fair value or upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 26

EGHT: Strong Execution And AI Initiatives Will Test Optimistic Revenue Guidance

Analysts have raised their price target on 8x8 to $3.00 from $2.75, citing a strong Q4 that exceeded guidance across key metrics and reinforced confidence in the company’s recent execution. What’s in the News for 8x8 8x8 expanded its AI Studio platform with live simultaneous voice translation across 13 languages, multi LLM model selection, one click system connectors, IVR conversion tools, and voice driven agent building, all within early availability for customers.
Analysis Article • Jun 04

We Think 8x8's (NASDAQ:EGHT) Robust Earnings Are Conservative

8x8, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:EGHT ) earnings announcement last week was disappointing for investors, despite the decent profit...
Analysis Article • Feb 05

8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 25%

8x8, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EGHT ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 25% share price jump in the last month...
Narrative Update • Feb 05

EGHT: Future Revenue Guidance Will Likely Prove Too Optimistic

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for 8x8 from $1.50 to $2.00, citing updated assumptions regarding revenue growth, discount rate, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News 8x8 issued earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, with expected total revenue between US$178.5 million and US$183.5 million.
Analysis Article • Jan 17

What Is 8x8, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EGHT) Share Price Doing?

8x8, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EGHT ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...
Narrative Update • Nov 07

EGHT: Underlying Stabilization And Improved Capital Structure Will Drive Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their fair value price target for 8x8 from $2.36 to $2.50 per share, citing signs of operational stabilization and improved growth metrics as key factors supporting the revised outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst actions around 8x8 reflect a nuanced outlook, highlighting both notable improvements and persistent areas of concern as the company works to regain momentum.
Analysis Article • Oct 07

Revenues Working Against 8x8, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EGHT) Share Price

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x 8x8, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EGHT ) is definitely a stock worth...
Analysis Article • Sep 12

Does 8x8 (NASDAQ:EGHT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article • Jul 03

8x8, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EGHT) Shares Bounce 33% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry

8x8, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EGHT ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 33% after a shaky period beforehand. The...
Analysis Article • Jul 01

An Intrinsic Calculation For 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT) Suggests It's 38% Undervalued

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, 8x8 fair value estimate is US$3.17 Current share price of...
Analysis Article • Apr 04

Here's Why 8x8 (NASDAQ:EGHT) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
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New Narrative • Mar 30

Multiproduct Adoption And Asia Expansion Will Shape Future Markets

Cross-selling and product adoption strategies significantly boost recurring revenue and retention, driving future growth and improving net margins.
Analysis Article • Mar 13

8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 26%

To the annoyance of some shareholders, 8x8, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EGHT ) shares are down a considerable 26% in the last month...
Analysis Article • Mar 13

Little Excitement Around 8x8, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EGHT) Revenues As Shares Take 26% Pounding

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the 8x8, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EGHT ) share price has dived 26% in the last thirty days...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 09

8x8: Fundamentals Need To Improve A Bit More

Summary I maintain a neutral rating on 8x8 due to minimal catalysts and moderate to high-risk factors, despite recent profitability improvements. EGHT's Q3 2025 fundamentals remain weak, missing revenue estimates and showing stagnant growth, though positive net profitability and operating cash flow are notable highlights. Key focus areas for potential upside include further profitability improvements and debt reduction, but competition and execution challenges pose significant risks. My FY 2026 target price of $2.82 suggests a mere 1.2% upside, indicating that the potential reward does not justify the investment risk. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Dec 14

Is 8x8 (NASDAQ:EGHT) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 04

8x8: Further Upside Hinges On A Return To Sustained Organic Growth

Summary 8x8 up over 35% following better than expected Q2 results. While revenue continues to decline, margins are improving, leading to strong FCF generation which alleviates concerns related to its high debt load. A return to organic growth depends on the continued success of cross-selling its newer product offerings, as headwinds from the loss of legacy product customers diminish. Despite the recent positive developments, I stay with my Hold rating on EGHT due to the persistent risks I see. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 07

Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On 8x8, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EGHT) Second-Quarter Report

The investors in 8x8, Inc. 's ( NASDAQ:EGHT ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after the share...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Sam Wilson's remuneration changed compared to 8x8's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026US$2mUS$500k

US$2m

Dec 31 2025n/an/a

-US$4m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$6m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$21m

Mar 31 2025US$2mUS$500k

-US$27m

Dec 31 2024n/an/a

-US$45m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$70m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$63m

Mar 31 2024US$5mUS$489k

-US$68m

Dec 31 2023n/an/a

-US$53m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$58m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$62m

Mar 31 2023US$5mUS$440k

-US$73m

Dec 31 2022n/an/a

-US$109m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$127m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$158m

Mar 31 2022US$4mUS$411k

-US$175m

Dec 31 2021n/an/a

-US$175m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$171m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$168m

Mar 31 2021US$4mUS$422k

-US$166m

Compensation vs Market: Sam's total compensation ($USD2.50M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD1.66M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Sam's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Sam Wilson

3.7yrs
Tenure
US$2,495,614
Compensation

Mr. Samuel C. Wilson, also known as Sam, is Chief Executive Officer of 8x8, Inc. from May 26, 2023 and serves as its Director since May 26, 2023 and also served as its Interim CEO since November 30, 2022 u...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Samuel Wilson
CEO & Director3.7yrsUS$2.50m1.83%
$ 4.9m
Kevin Kraus
CFO & Principal Accounting Officer3.7yrsUS$1.28m0.70%
$ 1.9m
Laurence Denny
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary3.6yrsUS$961.48k0.43%
$ 1.2m
Hunter Middleton
Chief Product Officer4.9yrsUS$1.26m0.63%
$ 1.7m
Kate Patterson
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Bruno Bertini
Chief Marketing Officer2.8yrsno datano data
Jeanette Winters
Chief Human Resources Officer3.8yrsno datano data
Margaret Breya
Consultant5.3yrsno datano data
Walter Weisner
Chief Customer Officer5.3yrsno datano data
Jamie Snaddon
GVP & MD of EMEA4.5yrsno datano data
Joel Neeb
Chief Transformation & Business Operations Officer1.5yrsno datano data
Darren Remblence
VP & Chief Information Security Officer1.4yrsno datano data
3.7yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: EGHT's management team is considered experienced (3.7 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Samuel Wilson
CEO & Director3.2yrsUS$2.50m1.83%
$ 4.9m
Todd Ford
Independent Director7.1yrsUS$268.47k0.027%
$ 71.3k
Jaswinder Singh
Independent Chairman of the Board12.8yrsUS$306.61k0.086%
$ 230.6k
Andrew Burton
Independent Director2.1yrsUS$256.86k0.015%
$ 41.4k
Alison Gleeson
Independent Director4.9yrsUS$256.00k0.012%
$ 33.5k
John Pagliuca
Independent Director1.7yrsUS$254.40kno data
Monique Bonner
Independent Director7.8yrsUS$258.13k0.020%
$ 52.7k
Elizabeth Theophille
Independent Director7.1yrsUS$311.06k0.038%
$ 102.6k
6.0yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: EGHT's board of directors are considered experienced (6 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/22 21:50
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/22 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2026/03/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

8x8, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Michael NicholsB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Matthew VanVlietBTIG
Gregory MillerCanaccord Genuity