Juniper Networks, Inc.

NYSE:JNPR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$13.4b

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Juniper Networks Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

Juniper Networks' CEO is Rami Rahim, appointed in Nov 2014, has a tenure of 10.67 years. total yearly compensation is $12.70M, comprised of 7.9% salary and 92.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.34% of the company’s shares, worth $45.27M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.7 years and 10.3 years respectively.

Key information

Rami Rahim

Chief executive officer

US$12.7m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage7.88%
CEO tenure10.7yrs
CEO ownership0.3%
Management average tenure5.7yrs
Board average tenure10.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jun 30

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock Looks Attractive As Juniper Deal Set To Close

Summary Juniper Networks-Hewlett Packard Enterprise merger is set to close soon, with JNPR shares now fully priced and offering minimal upside—I'm moving to a 'hold' rating. Juniper's merger arbitrage trade has played out. With just 0.25% upside left, investors may sell or hold for the final $40 cash payout. HPE stands to benefit from the deal, with improving fundamentals, cost-cutting opportunities, and a strong balance sheet supporting future growth. HPE shares remain attractive at under 10x 2026 earnings, offering solid upside potential and a credible re-rating opportunity—I'm initiating a 'buy' rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 23

Juniper Networks: AI Networking, Cash Dividends, And A Deal In Limbo

Summary Juniper Networks is a high-tech company focusing on AI-native networking, with a strong product and service portfolio, including the Mist AI platform. Despite a revenue drop in 2024, Juniper is poised for growth in 2025, driven by cloud investments and a $739 million order backlog. The pending HPE merger offers potential upside, but regulatory approval remains uncertain; if blocked, shares may revert to pre-announcement levels. With a fair valuation of $34.97 per share and a total return potential of 5.73%, I assign Juniper a "Hold" rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 07

Juniper Networks: Still Bullish Despite Proposed Takeout

Summary Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $40/share takeout offer for Juniper Networks remains in play, presenting a 10%+ upside potential despite DOJ antitrust scrutiny. Even if the acquisition fails, Juniper's strong fundamentals, stable business model, and $815 million breakup fee provide downside protection and investment appeal. Valuation metrics suggest limited downside risk, with historical trading ranges and potential termination fee benefits aligning closely with current stock prices. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 28

Juniper Networks: Headline Risk Creates An Opportunity (Upgrade)

Summary Juniper Networks shares fell 6% as the DOJ may block its acquisition by HPE, creating uncertainty about deal completion. The $40 per share acquisition offers a 9% upside, but political and regulatory risks remain, especially with the DOJ's stance. Juniper's strong balance sheet and cash flow, coupled with cloud growth, provide resilience if the deal fails, though shares may drop towards $32. Despite risks, I rate Juniper a "buy" due to the potential 9% return, given global regulatory approvals, and my view the deal will ultimately be approved in the US. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 04

Juniper Networks: Holding On For A Hero In Hewlett Packard Enterprise Buyout

Summary Juniper Networks gets a hold rating today as the stock trades at a 10-year high of $39, awaiting the Hewlett Packard Enterprise pending buyout of $40/share. The firm has shown product demand and growth in Q3 results recently, and macro data suggests continued AI-driven market growth in this sector. The firm has a low debt-to-equity ratio vs. peers. A key risk is competition from major tech brands like Cisco, who has a better profit margin, although Juniper has seen a decrease in OpEx recently. Despite a 10-year high price, the firm shows undervaluation vs. peers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 26

Juniper Networks Earnings: Better To Just Cash In Now

Summary Juniper Networks is set to be acquired for $40 per share, but investors face high risk if the deal falls through. Juniper's near-term prospects are declining, with only cloud operations showing promise. With revenue growth rates falling and stock overvalued at 26x EPS, investors are advised to cash in now rather than wait for acquisition. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 10

Juniper Networks: Fairly Valued Given Some Regulatory Risk

Summary Juniper Networks shares have performed well due to Hewlett Packard Enterprise's acquisition offer, with 8.6% remaining upside to the $40 deal price. Regulatory scrutiny of the deal is ongoing, with US and EU regulators being the most critical decision makers, though I view approval as likely. Juniper's stand-alone value shows downside if the deal is blocked, with slow growth and cost-cutting efforts needed. With a weighted return potential of about 8.5%, Juniper shares are a hold. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 02

Juniper Networks: The Near-Term Outlook Is Too Uncertain For Me To Put A Price On

Summary Juniper Networks' 3Q23 results showed strong performance in the enterprise vertical, with revenue increasing by 37% compared to the previous year. Gross margins reached 59.5% and operating margins reached 17.5%, indicating significant improvements in profitability. However, the weakness in the service provider and cloud sectors, as well as the slow digestion of backlog orders, present challenges to revenue growth and add uncertainty for investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 12

Juniper Networks' Long Road To Recovery

Summary Juniper Networks, Inc. has lagged behind peers in the networking and infrastructure sectors, potentially signaling bargain opportunities. In the near term, the company is experiencing positive momentum in its Enterprise segment and AI-driven solutions. The uncertainty surrounding Juniper's return to growth makes it less appealing as a bargain investment option. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Rami Rahim's remuneration changed compared to Juniper Networks's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$353m

Dec 31 2024US$13mUS$1m

US$288m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$250m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$234m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$224m

Dec 31 2023US$14mUS$1m

US$310m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$366m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$412m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$501m

Dec 31 2022US$17mUS$1m

US$471m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$424m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$391m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$340m

Dec 31 2021US$12mUS$1m

US$253m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$151m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$207m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$206m

Dec 31 2020US$11mUS$1m

US$258m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$395m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$349m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$334m

Dec 31 2019US$11mUS$1m

US$345m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$369m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$493m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$564m

Dec 31 2018US$10mUS$1m

US$567m

Compensation vs Market: Rami's total compensation ($USD12.70M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD13.96M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Rami's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Rami Rahim (54 yo)

10.7yrs
Tenure
US$12,696,192
Compensation

Mr. Rami Rahim serves as an Independent Director of Autodesk, Inc. since August 2022. He is Advisor at NTT Venture Capital. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of Juniper Networks, Inc. since November...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Rami Rahim
CEO & Director10.7yrsUS$12.70m0.34%
$ 45.3m
Kenneth Miller
Executive VP & CFO11.3yrsUS$4.57m0.035%
$ 4.7m
Manoj Leelanivas
Executive VP & COO4yrsUS$5.34m0.030%
$ 4.0m
Robert Mobassaly
Senior VP4yrsUS$3.35m0.031%
$ 4.1m
Christopher Kaddaras
Executive VP & Chief Revenue Officer2.8yrsUS$3.59m0.019%
$ 2.6m
Thomas Austin
Group VP & Chief Accounting Officer5.8yrsno data0.017%
$ 2.3m
Raj Yavatkar
Senior VP & CTO5.6yrsno datano data
Sharon Mandell
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer5.1yrsno datano data
Jess Lubert
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Kevin Hutchins
Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development6.5yrsno datano data
Eva Andres
Senior VP & Chief People Officer6.8yrsno datano data
Helda Lopes
Head of Global Partner Programs & Marketingno datano datano data
5.7yrs
Average Tenure
54.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: JNPR's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.7 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Rami Rahim
CEO & Director10.7yrsUS$12.70m0.34%
$ 45.3m
William Stensrud
Independent Director28.8yrsUS$321.73k0.037%
$ 5.0m
Scott Kriens
Independent Chairman of the Board28.8yrsUS$376.73k0.68%
$ 90.9m
Janet Haugen
Independent Director6.2yrsUS$346.73k0.027%
$ 3.6m
Kevin DeNuccio
Independent Director11.2yrsUS$316.73k0.0086%
$ 1.1m
James Dolce
Independent Director10.3yrsUS$316.73k0.0096%
$ 1.3m
Rahul Merchant
Independent Director10.3yrsUS$321.73k0.026%
$ 3.5m
Christine Gorjanc
Lead Independent Director6.2yrsUS$351.73k0.015%
$ 2.0m
Anne DelSanto
Independent Director6.3yrsUS$336.73k0.012%
$ 1.6m
Steven Fernandez
Independent Director3.2yrsUS$311.73k0.0065%
$ 870.5k
10.3yrs
Average Tenure
66yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: JNPR's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.3 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/07/01 06:21
End of Day Share Price 2025/07/01 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Juniper Networks, Inc. is covered by 34 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Richard KramerArete Research Services LLP
James KelleherArgus Research Company
Jayson NolandBaird