Juniper Networks Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Juniper Networks reported preliminary Q3 2020 financial results with net revenues of $1,138.2 million, a slight year-over-year increase and a 5% sequential increase. GAAP net income was $145.4 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.43. The company's Q4 guidance includes the impact of the acquisition of Netrounds but excludes any impact from the pending acquisition of 128 Technology.
Net revenues were $1,138.2 million, up slightly year-over-year.
GAAP operating margin was 11.0%.
Non-GAAP operating margin was 17.1%.
GAAP net income was $145.4 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.43.
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Forward Guidance
Juniper Networks provided guidance for the quarter ending December 31, 2020. Revenue is expected to be approximately $1,190 million, plus or minus $50 million. Non-GAAP net income per share is expected to be approximately $0.53, plus or minus $0.05.
Positive Outlook
- Sequential revenue and earnings growth is expected.
- Confidence driven by strong backlog and healthy momentum.
- Sequential growth in Enterprise and Cloud verticals is anticipated.
- Slight sequential decline in Service Provider is expected.
- Sequential volume-driven improvements in non-GAAP gross margin are forecasted.
Challenges Ahead
- Logistics and other supply chain-related costs due to the effects of the ongoing pandemic are expected to remain elevated but slightly lower than Q3 levels.
- Fourth quarter non-GAAP operating expense is expected to be modestly up from Q3 levels.
- Non-GAAP Other Income & Expense, or OI&E, is expected to be an expense of approximately $15 million on a net basis.
- The expected negative impact in OI&E is due to the lower interest rate environment, capital return initiatives, and recently announced acquisitions.
- Non-GAAP tax rate will be approximately 19.5%.
Revenue & Expenses
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