Juniper Networks Inc (JNPR)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019	Mar 31, 2019
Receivables turnover		5.25	5.94	6.16	5.17	4.31	5.01	4.69	5.63	4.65	5.89	5.86	5.81	4.55	5.80	5.76	6.46	4.96	6.82	6.66	6.96
DSO	days	69.49	61.40	59.28	70.65	84.71	72.90	77.75	64.82	78.49	61.99	62.30	62.83	80.22	62.95	63.34	56.49	73.61	53.54	54.79	52.46

December 31, 2023 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.25
= 69.49

The days of sales outstanding (DSO) for Juniper Networks Inc have shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the DSO was 68.49 days, representing an increase from the previous quarter's 60.57 days. Despite this increase, the DSO is still lower compared to the same quarter in the previous year, which had a DSO of 84.50 days.

Overall, the trend in DSO for Juniper Networks Inc in recent quarters indicates variations in the collection of accounts receivable. A lower DSO suggests that the company is collecting payments from customers more quickly, while a higher DSO indicates a longer time to collect outstanding revenue. It is essential for the company to effectively manage its accounts receivable to maintain a healthy cash flow and optimize working capital efficiency.