Juniper Networks Q2 Profit Increases, But Misses Estimates

Juniper Networks (JNPR) released earnings for its second quarter that increased from the same period last year but missed the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $34.1 million, or $0.10 per share. This compares with $24.4 million, or $0.07 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Excluding items, Juniper Networks reported adjusted earnings of $101.6 million or $0.31 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.44 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter fell 16.9% to $1.189 billion from $1.430 billion last year.

Juniper Networks earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q2): $34.1 Mln. vs. $24.4 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q2): $0.10 vs. $0.07 last year.
-Revenue (Q2): $1.189 Bln vs. $1.430 Bln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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