Juniper Networks Q4 Profit Decreases, misses estimates

Juniper Networks (JNPR) revealed earnings for fourth quarter that decreased from the same period last year and missed the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $124.3 million, or $0.38 per share. This compares with $180.4 million, or $0.55 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Excluding items, Juniper Networks reported adjusted earnings of $196.9 million or $0.61 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.64 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter fell 6.2% to $1.36 billion from $1.45 billion last year.

Juniper Networks earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q4): $124.3 Mln. vs. $180.4 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q4): $0.38 vs. $0.55 last year.
-Analyst Estimates: $0.64
-Revenue (Q4): $1.36 Bln vs. $1.45 Bln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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