RingCentral Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
RingCentral's CEO is Vlad Shmunis, appointed in Jan 1999, has a tenure of 27.33 years. total yearly compensation is $15.49M, comprised of 2.4% salary and 97.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 6.51% of the company’s shares, worth $250.16M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.3 years and 5.5 years respectively.
Key information
Vlad Shmunis
Chief executive officer
US$15.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 2.43% |
| CEO tenure | 27.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 6.5% |
| Management average tenure | 1.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 03
RNG: Future Enterprise Pricing Pressure Will Outweigh AI And Cash Flow Benefits
RingCentral's analyst price targets have moved higher into a roughly $32 to $38 range, as analysts point to solid Q4 results, steady revenue trends, and improving free cash flow, while also highlighting future pricing pressure in Enterprise. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on RingCentral clusters around a more constructive view of the company’s execution, tempered by concerns about future pricing and the quality of growth.Narrative Update • Apr 19
RNG: AI Traction And Free Cash Flow Will Offset Future Pricing Risk
Narrative update on RingCentral Analysts have nudged the blended price target for RingCentral higher by about $1.77 to roughly $37.47. This reflects updated models after what they describe as solid Q4 results, improving free cash flow and growing traction in AI enabled products, even as some flag future Enterprise pricing pressure.
Narrative Update • Apr 04
RNG: 2026 Enterprise Pricing Pressure Will Likely Restrain AI Optimism
Analysts have nudged RingCentral's average price target higher by about $5 to the mid $30s, citing solid Q4 results, improving free cash flow and growing adoption of its AI enabled multi product platform as key supports for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a mixed backdrop for RingCentral, with several firms lifting price targets after what they describe as solid Q4 results and steady progress on free cash flow and AI driven products.Narrative Update • Mar 21
RNG: Enterprise Pricing Pressure In 2026 Will Likely Cap Upside Potential
The analyst price target for RingCentral has been raised by $2 to $29, reflecting models that now assume slightly higher revenue growth and a lower future P/E. This is supported by recent Q4 reports that analysts describe as solid, with improving free cash flow and growing traction in AI driven products.Narrative Update • Mar 09
RNG: Future Pricing Pressure And AI Execution Risk Will Limit Upside
Analysts have nudged their average price target for RingCentral higher to about $35.70 from roughly $33.24. They point to recent Q4 results, improving free cash flow, and an updated earnings profile with higher profit margin assumptions and a lower future P/E as key supports for the shift.
Narrative Update • Mar 05
RNG: AI Platform And Free Cash Flow Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update Our updated narrative reflects a higher analyst price target for RingCentral, rising by $3.46, as analysts point to solid Q4 results, improving free cash flow, and growing traction in multi-product and AI-powered offerings, while still flagging future pricing pressure and revenue growth that remains in the mid-single digits. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around RingCentral centers on a cluster of higher price targets following Q4 results, with most firms maintaining Neutral or positive ratings while highlighting both execution on cash generation and ongoing questions about pricing and growth beyond the near term.Seeking Alpha • Feb 23
RingCentral: Fantastic Rally Setup As AI Attach Rates Grow
Summary RingCentral is undergoing a significant re-rating, driven by strong Q4 results, an above-consensus FY26 outlook, and its first-ever dividend. AI product attach rates more than doubled y/y, now at 10% of ARR, supporting mid-single-digit growth and modernizing RNG’s reputation. RNG’s robust $2.67 billion ARR base, top-tier AT&T partnership, and declining share count underpin durable earnings and capital returns. Despite a post-earnings surge, RNG trades at 6.6x EV/FCF and 8.1x P/E for FY26, with double-digit FCF growth and margin expansion expected. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Feb 19
RNG: AI Voice Partnership Will Support Future Profitability Despite Minor Model Revisions
Analysts have trimmed their average $ fair value estimate for RingCentral by about $0, keeping it close to $42 while modestly adjusting assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect the latest research, including a $1 price target cut cited in recent Street commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are treating the recent $1 trim to the headline price target as a fine tuning of models rather than a shift in their broader view, keeping fair value expectations clustered around the current US$42 estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 05
RNG: AI Communications Partnership And Buybacks Will Support Future Profitability
The latest analyst update trims the RingCentral price target by about US$1, as modest changes in the modeled discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions lead analysts to fine-tune their fair value estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary points to a relatively measured adjustment, with the US$1 trim in the price target framed more as a technical tweak rather than a major shift in conviction on the stock.Narrative Update • Jan 22
RNG: AI Customer Engagement Suite And Buybacks Will Support Future Profitability
Analysts now see RingCentral's fair value edging to about $42.32 per share from roughly $41.94, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, margins, discount rates and future P/E after recent research that included a $1 price target reduction at Morgan Stanley. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary circles around how RingCentral can justify its current fair value estimate near $42.32 per share, especially after the modest $1 trim to a major firm’s price target.Narrative Update • Jan 08
RNG: AI Customer Engagement Expansion Will Support Future Profitability Momentum
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on RingCentral, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and a higher future P/E multiple. These changes collectively translate into a refreshed valuation view expressed in US$ terms, even though the core fair value estimate remains at US$41.94.Narrative Update • Dec 15
RNG PBX Migration Tailwind Will Support AI And Profitability Momentum
Analysts have trimmed their price target on RingCentral to approximately $42 from about $47. This reflects more conservative assumptions for revenue growth and valuation multiples, even as they acknowledge a stabilizing competitive backdrop and improving profitability.Analysis Article • Jul 30
There's No Escaping RingCentral, Inc.'s (NYSE:RNG) Muted Revenues
RingCentral, Inc.'s ( NYSE:RNG ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x might make it look like a strong buy right now...
New Narrative • Apr 30
AI-Powered RingCX And Market Expansion Will Create Future Opportunities
RingCentral's AI-powered solutions and market expansion are driving significant revenue growth and capturing market share.Seeking Alpha • Mar 20
RingCentral Benefits As AI Technologies Get Less Expensive
Summary RingCentral's positive GAAP operating earnings and pre-tax earnings in 4Q 2024 mark a significant milestone, driven by cost optimization and AI tool development. The company is expanding its AI-enabled product suite, enhancing features like call transcriptions, IVA, and CRM integration, benefiting from decreasing AI technology costs. Management expects ARR from new services to double by end-2025, with international expansion and strong UCaaS market position driving future growth. We rate RingCentral stock as a BUY at $68 per share, based on a 2025 EBITDA outlook and a target EV/EBITDA multiple of 22x. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 20
RNG: Expect Good Returns With Downside Protection
Summary RingCentral faces strong competition from Microsoft Teams but is able to differentiate through their more complete call center capabilities. Comparing RingCentral to 8x8, the former shows better operational metrics. The market is assigning a negative growth rate for RingCentral's future. I predict positive growth that will expand RingCentral's multiples and produce strong returns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 07
RingCentral: Stock Poised To Outperform In 2025
Summary RingCentral's recent 17% stock correction to $35 presents a buying opportunity, given its undervaluation and strong expected revenue/earnings growth. The company offers comprehensive cloud communication solutions, including AI-powered contact centers and video meeting services, enhancing business communication and customer engagement. RingCentral's improved gross margin and reduced expenses indicate a likely path to profitability in 2025. RingCentral's strong growth, new profitability, and bargain valuation could drive the stock to outperform in 2025. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 19
RingCentral: Under The Radar Pick -- Reiterating Buy
Summary We're putting RingCentral, Inc. on investors' radar for next year. We think RingCentral’s UCaaS platform with AI integration enhances its positioning to boost its total ARR growth in FY25. We also think management is executing strategically to boost its profitability and support further Free Cash Flow expansion. Our positive outlook on RingCentral for next year is based on our belief that its customer base (mid-market and enterprise) will see more comfortable spend as the economy recovers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 08
RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG) Surges 30% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
RingCentral, Inc. ( NYSE:RNG ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 30% after a shaky period beforehand...Seeking Alpha • Sep 02
RingCentral: Expect Continued Margin Expansion, Steady Debt Reduction
Summary Shares have remained range bound over the past year despite solid growth and substantial margin improvements in the business. Expected FCF generation from the business should support continued deleveraging of the company's balance sheet. The recent launched AI-based products should drive support further revenue growth and margin improvements. At an EV/FCF multiple of 10.7, the valuation does not appear compelling. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 04
There's No Escaping RingCentral, Inc.'s (NYSE:RNG) Muted Revenues Despite A 26% Share Price Rise
RingCentral, Inc. ( NYSE:RNG ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$13m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$12m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$40m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$15m | US$376k | -US$58m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$98m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$133m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$139m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$21m | US$5k | -US$165m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$402m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$645m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$783m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$20m | US$5k | -US$879m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$713m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$576m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$527m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$19m | US$5k | -US$376m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$260m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$134m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$22m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$19m | US$5k | -US$83m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$106m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$98m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$108m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$10m | US$141k | -US$54m |
Compensation vs Market: Vlad's total compensation ($USD15.49M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.18M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Vlad's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Vlad Shmunis (64 yo)
27.3yrs
Tenure
US$15,491,096
Compensation
Mr. Vladimir G. Shmunis, also known as Vlad, is Advisor of FTD Solutions, INC. Mr. Shmunis serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at RingCentral, Inc. since December 8, 2023. He co-founded Ringcent...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 27.3yrs | US$15.49m | 6.51% $ 250.2m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | US$5.31m | 0.17% $ 6.4m | |
| Chief Administrative Officer | 17.1yrs | US$5.03m | 0.60% $ 23.0m | |
| President & COO | 1.3yrs | US$2.09m | 0.28% $ 10.8m | |
| Co-Founder & CTO | 35.3yrs | no data | 3.62% $ 139.3m | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.089% $ 3.4m | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP and GM of CX & AI | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & GM of Global Service Providers | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & General Manager of SME | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| MD of India & Head of Engineering | 2.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP of Systems & Technology | 2.3yrs | no data | no data |
1.3yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: RNG's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 27.3yrs | US$15.49m | 6.51% $ 250.2m | |
| Independent Director | 8.9yrs | US$277.52k | 0.044% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 14.8yrs | US$307.55k | 0.031% $ 1.2m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 2.2yrs | US$410.13k | 0.021% $ 793.4k | |
| Independent Director | 1.4yrs | US$148.00 | 0.011% $ 410.9k | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
5.5yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: RNG's board of directors are considered experienced (5.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 12:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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
RingCentral, Inc. is covered by 34 analysts. 16 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 |
|---|---|
| William Power | Baird |
| Michael Funk | BofA Global Research |
| Matthew VanVliet | BTIG |