Juniper Networks Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Juniper Networks reported Q2 2023 financial results with net revenues of $1,430.1 million, a 13% increase year-over-year. The company experienced momentum in its Enterprise business and improved profitability, with non-GAAP EPS toward the high-end of its outlook. However, they are facing near-term order weakness from Cloud and Service Provider customers.
Net revenues increased by 13% year-over-year to $1,430.1 million.
GAAP operating margin increased to 9.9%, and non-GAAP operating margin increased to 16.9%.
Non-GAAP net income was $189.0 million, resulting in non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.58.
The Enterprise business had a record quarter, representing the largest and fastest-growing vertical for the third consecutive quarter.
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Forward Guidance
For the third quarter of 2023, Juniper Networks expects revenue to be approximately $1,385 million, plus or minus $50 million, and non-GAAP net income per share to be approximately $0.54, plus or minus $0.05.
Positive Outlook
- Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to modestly increase in Q3 2023.
- Supply chain-related costs are expected to improve, though remain elevated relative to pre-pandemic levels.
- Non-GAAP operating expenses will be managed prudently and are expected to decline sequentially.
- Company remains committed to paying dividend.
- Company will remain opportunistic with respect to share buybacks.
Challenges Ahead
- Continued weakness in bookings is expected, particularly with Cloud and, to a lesser extent, Service Provider customers.
- Softness in bookings is largely attributable to customer digestion of previously placed orders and certain projects being pushed to future periods.
- The macro-economic environment is expected to remain challenged, which may continue to impact customer spending.
- These factors are negatively impacting revenue expectations.
- Assumes macro-economic environment to remain challenged, which may continue to impact customer spending.
Revenue & Expenses
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