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8x8 Shares Plummet Amid Financial Woes and Recession Fears

9/14/2025

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8x8 (EGHT) shares dropped 5.2% amid investor concerns over financial stability following disappointing reports.
Average billings grew by only 1.3%, while revenue fell 8% year-over-year.
High debt and negative earnings per share raise profitability issues.
The stock is down 21.1% this year, currently trading at $2.10, well below its 52-week high of $3.47.
The U.S. labor market shows weakness, with job growth revised down by 911,000, increasing recession fears. The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates, with a 90% chance of a 25-basis-point reduction at the next meeting.

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Story summary

8x8 (EGHT) shares dropped 5.2% amid investor concerns over financial stability following disappointing reports.
Average billings grew by only 1.3%, while revenue fell 8% year-over-year.
High debt and negative earnings per share raise profitability issues.
The stock is down 21.1% this year, currently trading at $2.10, well below its 52-week high of $3.47.
The U.S. labor market shows weakness, with job growth revised down by 911,000, increasing recession fears. The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates, with a 90% chance of a 25-basis-point reduction at the next meeting.