Extreme Networks (EXTR) Competitors

Extreme Networks (NASDAQ:EXTR) and A10 Networks (NYSE:ATEN) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, community ranking, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Is EXTR or ATEN more profitable?

A10 Networks has a net margin of 19.29% compared to Extreme Networks' net margin of -12.11%. A10 Networks' return on equity of 22.69% beat Extreme Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Extreme Networks	-12.11%	-80.55%	-4.30%
A10 Networks	19.29%	22.69%	12.18%

Which has more volatility and risk, EXTR or ATEN?

Extreme Networks has a beta of 1.77, meaning that its stock price is 77% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, A10 Networks has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has better valuation & earnings, EXTR or ATEN?

A10 Networks has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Extreme Networks. Extreme Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than A10 Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Extreme Networks	$1.03B	1.97	-$85.96M	-$0.97	-15.91
A10 Networks	$251.70M	4.83	$39.97M	$0.67	24.60

Does the MarketBeat Community believe in EXTR or ATEN?

Extreme Networks received 160 more outperform votes than A10 Networks when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 69.70% of users gave Extreme Networks an outperform vote while only 67.77% of users gave A10 Networks an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
Extreme Networks	Outperform Votes 467 69.70%	Underperform Votes 203 30.30%
A10 Networks	Outperform Votes 307 67.77%	Underperform Votes 146 32.23%

Do analysts rate EXTR or ATEN?

Extreme Networks presently has a consensus price target of $19.00, indicating a potential upside of 23.14%. A10 Networks has a consensus price target of $20.00, indicating a potential upside of 21.36%. Given Extreme Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Extreme Networks is more favorable than A10 Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Extreme Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
A10 Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Do institutionals and insiders believe in EXTR or ATEN?

91.1% of Extreme Networks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.6% of A10 Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of Extreme Networks shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of A10 Networks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Does the media refer more to EXTR or ATEN?

In the previous week, Extreme Networks had 1 more articles in the media than A10 Networks. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Extreme Networks and 7 mentions for A10 Networks. Extreme Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat A10 Networks' score of 0.72 indicating that Extreme Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Extreme Networks	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
A10 Networks	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Extreme Networks and A10 Networks tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.