8x8 Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
8x8's CEO is Sam Wilson, appointed in Nov 2022, has a tenure of 3.83 years. total yearly compensation is $2.50M, comprised of 20% salary and 80% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.8% of the company’s shares, worth $4.78M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.8 years and 6.2 years respectively.
Key information
Sam Wilson
Chief executive officer
US$2.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 20.04% |
| CEO tenure | 3.8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.8% |
| Management average tenure | 3.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
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
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.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...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...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.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...
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.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...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...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...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...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...
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.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...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...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 AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$5m |
| Mar 31 2026 | US$2m | US$500k | US$2m |
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$4m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$6m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$21m |
| Mar 31 2025 | US$2m | US$500k | -US$27m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$45m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$70m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$63m |
| Mar 31 2024 | US$5m | US$489k | -US$68m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$53m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$58m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$62m |
| Mar 31 2023 | US$5m | US$440k | -US$73m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$109m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$127m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$158m |
| Mar 31 2022 | US$4m | US$411k | -US$175m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$175m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$171m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$168m |
| Mar 31 2021 | US$4m | US$422k | -US$166m |
Compensation vs Market: Sam's total compensation ($USD2.50M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD1.57M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Sam's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Sam Wilson
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
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 3.8yrs | US$2.50m | 1.8% $ 4.8m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 3.8yrs | US$1.28m | 0.66% $ 1.8m | |
| Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | 3.8yrs | US$961.48k | 0.42% $ 1.1m | |
| Chief Product Officer | 5.1yrs | US$1.26m | 0.62% $ 1.6m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Global VP of Finance | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Marketing Officer | 3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | 3.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Consultant | 5.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Customer Officer | 5.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| GVP & MD of EMEA | 4.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Transformation & Business Operations Officer | 1.7yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: EGHT's management team is considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 3.3yrs | US$2.50m | 1.8% $ 4.8m | |
| Independent Director | 7.3yrs | US$268.47k | 0.22% $ 581.7k | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 12.9yrs | US$306.61k | 0.28% $ 736.7k | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$256.86k | 0.18% $ 476.0k | |
| Independent Director | 5.1yrs | US$256.00k | 0.21% $ 544.9k | |
| Independent Director | 1.8yrs | US$254.40k | 0.096% $ 253.8k | |
| Independent Director | 7.9yrs | US$258.13k | 0.17% $ 441.2k | |
| Independent Director | 7.3yrs | US$311.06k | 0.12% $ 307.4k |
Experienced Board: EGHT's board of directors are considered experienced (6.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/09/09 23:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Michael Nichols | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Matthew VanVliet | BTIG |
| Gregory Miller | Canaccord Genuity |