For its second fiscal quarter (ending June 30), Juniper Networks Inc (NYSE: JNPR) has reported a 25% increase in E.P.S. from $0.08 a year ago to $0.10 in the current quarter. Relative to the consensus estimate of $0.46, this was a shortfall of $-0.36. For the latest four quarters through June 30, E.P.S. were $0.73 compared to $1.28 a year ago — a decline of -43%.
Recent Price Action
Juniper Networks Inc (NYSE: JNPR) stock closed at $37.49 on 7/25/24 after an increase of 2.0%. NORMAL trading volume accompanied the advance. The stock has risen 0.8% during the last week and has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
JNPR’s future returns on capital are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder.
Juniper Networks has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing very contradictory signals. Juniper Networks has a poor Appreciation Score of 25 but a good Power Rating of 74, leading to the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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