Juniper Networks Earnings Preview: Analysts Expect Rising Revenue, Falling EPS - Adtran Holdings (NASDAQ:ADTN)

Juniper Networks JNPR unveils its next round of earnings this Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Here's Benzinga's essential guide to Juniper Networks' third quarter earnings report.

Earnings and Revenue:

Analysts are predicting an EPS reading of 28 cents/share and revenues of $1.1 billion. Juniper Networks' latest numbers will no doubt be compared with the company's year-ago quarter, when it reported a profit of 26 cents/share on revenues of $1.01 billion. We'll have to wait for Tuesday to see if Juniper Networks reports a decline in EPS and a boost in revenue from the year-ago quarter, as analysts are predicting.

Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:

Quarter	Q2	Q1	Q4	Q3
EPS Estimate	$0.27	$0.26	$0.31	$0.26
EPS Actual	$0.23	$0.25	$0.36	$0.26

Stock Performance:

As of October 13, 2011, Juniper Networks' current share price was $20.43. Since January 1st, shares of Juniper Networks have declined 44.7%. For a full 12 months, the return has declined by 34.7%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are probably a little upset going into this earnings release.

Long-term shareholders are already wary of 12-month losses prior to the announcement

Average Stock Rating:

The average rating by analysts for Juniper Networks is a Hold.

Competitors:

Want to check out the performance of Juniper Networks closest competitors? Take a look at some of the company's peers in the networking equipment sector.

ADTRAN ADTN: Moderate Buy with a $0.56 recent quarter EPS
Alcatel-Lucent (ADR ALU: Hold with a $0.05 recent quarter EPS
Cisco Systems CSCO: Hold with a $0.35 recent quarter EPS
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ADR ERIC: Hold with a $0.21 recent quarter EPS

Juniper Networks has seen price/earnings contraction of 1.2% during the current fiscal year.

Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Juniper Networks offers products and services that facilitate the deployment of services and applications over the Internet.

Take Action:

That's your advanced look at Juniper Networks' upcoming earnings numbers -- be ready to take quick action if the company's report contains any surprises. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and what-to-do-next guide.

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