Compared to Estimates, Juniper (JNPR) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Juniper Networks reported $1.4 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, a year-over-year increase of 2.9% and an EPS of $0.64 compared to $0.61 a year ago, with a revenue surprise of -0.83% against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42 billion and an EPS surprise of +10.34% [1] Financial Performance - The company’s net revenues in various segments include: - Wide Area Networking: $420.10 million, a year-over-year decrease of -7.5%, exceeding the average estimate of $403.34 million [4] - Data Center: $234.30 million, a year-over-year increase of +29.6%, below the average estimate of $246.57 million [4] - Campus and Branch: $332.80 million, a year-over-year increase of +3.6%, below the average estimate of $361.74 million [4] - Hardware Maintenance and Professional Services: $416.90 million, a year-over-year increase of +2%, slightly above the average estimate of $409.06 million [4] - Product: $870.20 million, a year-over-year increase of +1.4%, below the average estimate of $901.11 million [4] - Service: $533.90 million, a year-over-year increase of +5.5%, exceeding the average estimate of $518.88 million [4] Market Performance - Juniper's shares have returned -8.9% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change, and the stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market [3]