8x8 Inc Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Analysts have mixed views on the cloud communications company's stock performance

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:39am

8x8 Inc (NASDAQ:EGHT) has received an average 'Hold' rating from seven research firms currently covering the company, according to a report by Marketbeat.com. Four analysts have issued a 'Sell' recommendation, two have given a 'Buy' rating, and one has assigned a 'Strong Buy' on the stock. The average 12-month price target for 8x8 is $2.23.

Why it matters

The mixed analyst ratings and price targets for 8x8 reflect the company's ongoing challenges in the competitive cloud communications market. As a pioneer in hosted VoIP services, 8x8 faces increasing competition from larger players, which could impact its future growth and profitability.

The details

The research firms that have covered 8x8 recently include Zacks, which raised its rating from 'Hold' to 'Strong Buy' in early February, and Rosenblatt Securities, which cut its price target from $3.50 to $2.75 and maintained a 'Buy' rating. Weiss Ratings, on the other hand, reiterated a 'Sell' rating on the stock.

  • 8x8 stock opened at $2.09 on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • The stock has traded in a range of $1.52 to $2.84 over the past 52 weeks.

The players

8x8 Inc

A global provider of cloud-based enterprise communications, collaboration and contact center solutions. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Campbell, California.

Zacks Research

An investment research firm that provides stock analysis and ratings.

Rosenblatt Securities

A financial services firm that provides investment banking and research services.

Weiss Ratings

An independent rating agency that provides financial strength ratings and analysis.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The mixed analyst views on 8x8 reflect the challenges the company faces in the competitive cloud communications market, as it seeks to maintain its position as a pioneer in hosted VoIP services while fending off larger competitors.