Juniper Networks Inc (JNPR)

Pretax margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	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
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm)	US$ in thousands	298,000	235,100	221,000	215,500	349,000	436,400	493,800	597,800	536,300	492,600	464,200	393,500	310,100	188,000	187,800	199,100	265,200	400,000	406,500	398,200
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	5,073,600	5,034,300	5,101,100	5,341,600	5,564,500	5,648,500	5,665,300	5,504,800	5,301,200	5,152,300	4,926,500	4,829,200	4,735,400	4,658,100	4,607,500	4,521,500	4,445,100	4,430,600	4,425,500	4,441,700
Pretax margin		5.87%	4.67%	4.33%	4.03%	6.27%	7.73%	8.72%	10.86%	10.12%	9.56%	9.42%	8.15%	6.55%	4.04%	4.08%	4.40%	5.97%	9.03%	9.19%	8.97%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $298,000K ÷ $5,073,600K
= 5.87%

Juniper Networks Inc's pretax margin has displayed fluctuations over the past few years. The pretax margin ranged from 8.97% to 10.86% between March 2020 and March 2023, showing a generally positive trend. However, in the subsequent quarters, the pretax margin experienced a decline, dropping to as low as 4.03% by March 2024. This decline indicates potential challenges in cost management or revenue generation during this period.

It is important for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor Juniper Networks Inc's pretax margin performance, as it reflects the company's ability to control operating costs and generate profits before taking into account taxes. Trend analysis of pretax margin can provide insight into the company's operational efficiency and profitability over time.