With a market cap of $12.2 billion, Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) is a global leader in networking and communications solutions. The company designs, develops, and sells a broad portfolio of products and services that support high-performance network infrastructure for enterprises, service providers, and public sector organizations.

Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as “large-cap” stocks, and Juniper Networks fits this criterion perfectly. Its offerings span routing, switching, security, and cloud-based solutions, all powered by Junos OS and enhanced through AI-driven technologies.

Shares of the Sunnyvale, California-based company have dipped 8.1% from its 52-week high of $39.79. JNPR stock has risen 1.3% over the past three months, lagging behind iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF’s (IYZ) 5.2% increase over the same time frame.

In the longer term, JNPR stock is down 2.4% on a YTD basis, trailing IYZ’s 8.3% return. Moreover, shares of the computer network equipment maker have gained 2.9% over the past 52 weeks, compared to IYZ’s 36.7% surge over the same time frame.

The stock has been trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages since late January. However, it has climbed above its 50-day moving average since late April.

Shares of Juniper Networks rose marginally following its Q1 2025 results on May 1. The company reported adjusted EPS of $0.43 and revenue of $1.3 billion, topping forecasts. The 11% year-over-year revenue growth was driven by strong demand from cloud customers amid the AI boom and accelerated enterprise momentum across campus and data center deployments. 

Nevertheless, JNPR stock has underperformed its rival, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO). CSCO stock has soared 14.7% on a YTD basis and 43.6% over the past 52 weeks. 

Due to the stock’s weak performance, analysts remain cautious about its prospects. The stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” from 10 analysts' coverage, and as of writing, JNPR is trading below the mean price target of $40.