Bandwidth Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Bandwidth's CEO is David Morken, appointed in Jan 1999, has a tenure of 27.33 years. total yearly compensation is $7.56M, comprised of 7% salary and 93% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.18% of the company’s shares, worth $3.24M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.3 years and 8.6 years respectively.
Key information
David Morken
Chief executive officer
US$7.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 7.04% |
| CEO tenure | 27.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 5.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 8.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 28
BAND: Raised 2026 Revenue Guidance And AI Partnership Will Support Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Bandwidth from $45.00 to $70.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Bandwidth raised full year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $880 million to $900 million.Seeking Alpha • May 05
Bandwidth: AI Voice Catalyst Is Just Getting Started
Summary Bandwidth (BAND) delivered a blowout Q1 2026, with 20% revenue growth, 17% EBITDA growth, and a raised full-year outlook driven by AI voice demand. BAND's margin profile is inflecting, with non-GAAP gross margin reaching 59.5% and software services ARR climbing 67% sequentially to $25M. The Salesforce Agentforce partnership and two $2M+ financial services contracts position BAND as a critical infrastructure layer for the AI voice economy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 03
BAND: Higher 2026 Guidance And Buyback Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Bandwidth from $36.00 to $45.00, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E assumption as key drivers behind the higher price target. What's in the News Bandwidth raised full year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of US$880 million to US$900 million, up from prior guidance of US$864 million to US$884 million.
Narrative Update • Apr 18
BAND: AI Partnerships And Buybacks Will Support Measured Long Term Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their Bandwidth price target from approximately $23.67 to $24.50, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E, which they view as better aligned with the current setup. What's in the News Bandwidth is partnering with Salesforce to provide infrastructure for Salesforce's new CRM native, AI driven Agentforce Contact Center platform.Narrative Update • Jan 09
BAND: AI Voice Integrations Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their Bandwidth fair value target at $23.67 while making small adjustments to their discount rate and future P/E assumptions. This reflects modest changes to their risk and earnings outlook rather than a revision to the headline price target.Narrative Update • Dec 22
BAND: AI Voice Integrations Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Bandwidth to approximately $23.67 per share, citing a slightly higher discount rate and stable expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Issued full year 2025 guidance, projecting revenue between $747 million and $760 million, signaling confidence in continued top line growth (Corporate Guidance) Announced support for OpenAI's latest Realtime API, integrating SIP-based voice calling so enterprises can deploy their own GPT powered conversational voice agents on Bandwidth's edge infrastructure (Product Related Announcement) Expanded its open, multi pathway AI strategy with options ranging from pre built integrations with platforms like Google Dialogflow and Cognigy to standards based APIs such as OpenAI's Realtime API, broadening routes to build AI enhanced communications (Product Related Announcement) Highlighted advantages of its owned and operated global cloud communications network, positioning low latency, high fidelity voice and intelligent routing as key enablers for mission critical conversational AI use cases (Product Related Announcement) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at approximately $23.67 per share, indicating stable long term intrinsic value expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 07
BAND: Expanding AI Communications Ecosystem Will Drive Future Revenue Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Bandwidth to approximately $23.67 per share. This reflects a slightly higher discount rate and future earnings multiple that together support a marginally stronger long term valuation outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 23
BAND: Rising Demand for AI Voice Agents Will Drive Revenue Higher
Analysts have raised their price target for Bandwidth from $17.00 to $23.67. They cited stronger-than-expected revenue growth prospects, even though there is a lower anticipated profit margin and an increased forward P/E ratio.Narrative Update • Nov 04
BAND: Future AI Voice and Trusted Communications Will Drive Business Evolution
Narrative Update on Bandwidth: Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Bandwidth from $21.50 to $17.00. They cite moderating revenue growth projections and a higher discount rate as key factors driving the updated outlook.Analysis Article • Sep 18
Bandwidth Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BAND) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 27%
Bandwidth Inc. ( NASDAQ:BAND ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 27% share price jump in the last...Narrative Update • Aug 31
Enterprise Cloud Migration And AI Voice Applications Will Transform Communications
The upward revision in Bandwidth’s consensus price target is driven by improved revenue growth forecasts, despite a higher future P/E multiple, resulting in a new target of $21.50. What's in the News Bandwidth expects 10% organic revenue growth for both Q3 and the full year 2025 at the midpoint.Analysis Article • Jul 01
Does Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) 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...New Narrative • May 30
Cloud And AI Platforms Will Drive Enterprise Communication Transformation
Accelerated cloud and AI platform adoption, coupled with digital transformation, is fueling Bandwidth's revenue growth, operating leverage, and rising margins.Seeking Alpha • Feb 24
Bandwidth: True Value In An Expensive Market
Summary Despite a 10% stock drop post-Q4 results, Bandwidth reported a healthy revenue beat and strong net revenue retention rates, making it a compelling value play. We note that Bandwidth's revenue growth is now far outstripping its better-recognized rival, Twilio, both of which benefited from political cycle revenue in FY '24. Bandwidth's robust FY '25 guidance signals ~10% organic revenue growth, alongside margin expansion toward a path of hitting ~20% adjusted EBITDA margins by FY '26. I'm reiterating my buy opinion on Bandwidth, given its solid growth rates and attractive valuation at ~8x forward adjusted EBITDA. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 20
Bandwidth: Remains A Bargain Even As Growth Slows
Summary Shares have remained weak in recent months, despite strong growth and improving profitability in the underlying business. The market appears to be pricing in a significant growth deceleration due to the lack of political spending on the platform in 2025. Despite this headwind, I expect 8% year over year increase in Adjusted EBITDA and a 10% increase in FCF for FY25. With shares trading at just 7.8 times FCF, I maintain my Buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 14
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Bandwidth Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BAND) Low P/S
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x Bandwidth Inc. ( NASDAQ:BAND ) is a stock worth...Analysis Article • Dec 19
Health Check: How Prudently Does Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) Use Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Seeking Alpha • Nov 04
Bandwidth: Sailing Higher On Strong Election Cycle Trends
Summary Bandwidth has shown a notable turnaround in Q3 with a 28% y/y revenue growth, driven partly by election-cycle messaging, and raised its FY24 outlook. Despite recent gains, Bandwidth remains a value stock with a 1.0x FY25 revenue multiple and a 6.5x EV/FY25 adjusted EBITDA multiple. The company’s net revenue retention rate rebounded to 117% in Q3, indicating strong customer usage and upsell, with further upside potential. Risks include potential revenue deceleration post-election and macro headwinds, but the stock's low valuation and growth resurgence make it a compelling buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 03
US$24.50: That's What Analysts Think Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ:BAND) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
Shareholders in Bandwidth Inc. ( NASDAQ:BAND ) had a terrible week, as shares crashed 32% to US$15.21 in the week since...Seeking Alpha • Aug 02
Bandwidth Q2 Earnings: Minor Growth Concerns But The Post-Earnings Sell-Off Is Unjustified
Summary Shares are down 30% following the Q2 earnings report. Q2 earnings showed weaker growth but improved profitability and FCF generation. Growth is expected to improve in the next two quarters, boosted by political spending. With debt concerns diminishing, I find the current valuation to be highly attractive. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 01
Bandwidth Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BAND) 38% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues
Bandwidth Inc. ( NASDAQ:BAND ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting...Analysis Article • Jun 15
Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ:BAND) May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon With Recent 30% Price Plummet
Bandwidth Inc. ( NASDAQ:BAND ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Seeking Alpha • May 22
Bandwidth: 2024 Will Be The Year Of Strong Execution
Summary Bandwidth, a CPaaS vendor, is outperforming its larger rival Twilio with a stock increase of over 50% this year. The company is benefiting from cyclical growth due to election-cycle traffic and strong management execution that has substantially lifted adjusted EBITDA margins. Bandwidth has a meaningful market opportunity, revenue re-acceleration, high customer retention rate, and improved profitability. It trades at a cheap ~1x revenue multiple that has plenty of opportunity to rally. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 03
Does Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) 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...Seeking Alpha • Feb 29
Bandwidth: Promising Outlook, But Risks Remain (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Bandwidth's stock jumped over 50% after reporting Q4 results and issuing robust guidance for FY24 and beyond. The company expects revenue growth to outpace its competitor Twilio, and aims for a revenue growth CAGR of 15-20% through 2026. While the outlook is positive, investors should remain cautious as Bandwidth's net revenue retention rates are dropping, and it continues to lose customers. Ability to execute is tantamount to hitting guidance, and to date, Bandwidth has seen very little progress on sales. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 23
Many Still Looking Away From Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ:BAND)
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Telecom industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$5m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$8m | US$532k | -US$13m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$12m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$10m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$1m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$516k | -US$7m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$16m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$21m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$29m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$516k | -US$16m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$28m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$32m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$30m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$5m | US$494k | US$20m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$22m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$28m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$29m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$3m | US$471k | -US$27m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$39m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$35m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$48m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$4m | US$450k | -US$44m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$26m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$25m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$556k |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$2m | US$375k | US$2m |
Compensation vs Market: David's total compensation ($USD7.56M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.37M).
Compensation vs Earnings: David's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
David Morken (56 yo)
27.3yrs
Tenure
US$7,558,096
Compensation
Mr. David Andrew Morken is Co-Founder, CEO, & Chairman of Bandwidth Inc. He joined the Bandwidth Inc. in 1999. He was Co-Founder, CEO, President & Chairman of Bandwidth Inc. He is Co-Owner of David Morken...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 27.3yrs | US$7.56m | 0.18% $ 3.2m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 4.8yrs | US$3.79m | 0.089% $ 1.6m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 1.8yrs | US$4.11m | 0.19% $ 3.5m | |
| General Counsel & Secretary | 5.3yrs | US$1.99m | 0.086% $ 1.6m | |
| Chief People Officer & Director | 16.3yrs | US$2.22m | 0% $ 0 | |
| Principal Accounting Officer | 3.3yrs | no data | 0.073% $ 1.3m | |
| Chief Technology Officer | 9.3yrs | US$1.03m | no data | |
| Chief Information Officer | 6.6yrs | no data | 0.14% $ 2.5m | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Marketing Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Product Officer | 5.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | 4.3yrs | no data | no data |
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: BAND's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 25.3yrs | US$7.56m | 0.18% $ 3.2m | |
| Chief People Officer & Director | 4.3yrs | US$2.22m | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 13.3yrs | US$267.50k | 0.19% $ 3.5m | |
| Member of Advisory Board | no data | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 7.6yrs | US$272.50k | 0.18% $ 3.3m | |
| Independent Director | 8.6yrs | US$276.25k | 0.13% $ 2.5m |
8.6yrs
Average Tenure
57.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: BAND's board of directors are considered experienced (8.6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/29 12:09 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| 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.
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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
Bandwidth Inc. is covered by 11 analysts. 5 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 |
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| Brett Knoblauch | Berenberg |
| Erik Suppiger | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Thomas Walkley | Canaccord Genuity |