8x8, a publicly owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 1987 and employs approximately 2,370 individuals. The company operates as a provider of Voice over IP products, offering cloud-based voice, contact center, video, mobile, and unified communications solutions for businesses.
On July 8, 2026, 8x8's stock maintained a holding pattern, posting a 3.6% return since January 2026, underperforming the S&P 500's 9% gain during the same period, according to an analysis of its post-Q1 earnings performance. Previously, on July 6, 2026, 8x8 named Optus its 2026 North American Agent Partner of the Year, recognizing the national technology advisory and IT services firm's performance and impact for shared customers. This followed news on July 4, 2026, that 8x8 beat Q4 CY2025 revenue and EPS estimates. Despite the beat, strong free cash flow generation, and strategic AI investments, the company's stock traded down 6.36% on that day and fell 24.3% over the prior month, facing intense competition and muted revenue growth forecasts.