Juniper Networks Inc (JNPR)

Return on equity (ROE)

		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
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	310,200	366,300	411,700	500,700	471,000	423,500	390,900	339,500	252,700	150,600	207,100	206,300	257,800	395,400	349,300	334,300	345,000	368,800	493,300	563,600
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	4,492,700	4,331,200	4,354,900	4,435,200	4,475,100	4,338,100	4,248,700	4,266,900	4,316,900	4,383,800	4,340,900	4,429,600	4,543,500	4,560,800	4,464,300	4,390,700	4,610,600	4,642,400	4,591,200	4,851,200
ROE		6.90%	8.46%	9.45%	11.29%	10.52%	9.76%	9.20%	7.96%	5.85%	3.44%	4.77%	4.66%	5.67%	8.67%	7.82%	7.61%	7.48%	7.94%	10.74%	11.62%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $310,200K ÷ $4,492,700K
= 6.90%

The return on equity (ROE) of Juniper Networks Inc has displayed fluctuating trends over the past eight quarters. In the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, the ROE was 6.90%, showing a decrease compared to the previous quarter. Despite this decrease, the ROE has generally been above 7% over the period, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity. The highest ROE was recorded in Q1 2023 at 11.29%, suggesting strong profitability relative to shareholders' investment. Overall, the company's ROE performance has shown variability, possibly influenced by factors such as revenue growth, operational efficiency, and capital structure. It will be important to monitor future trends to assess the company's ability to effectively utilize shareholder equity in generating returns.