Investing in Juniper Networks
Last night's third-quarter report helped Juniper over the $32 line thanks to reasonable sales and great earnings. The company is growing earnings faster than arch rival Cisco Systems
Even so, Juniper's mood swings are a bit extreme. I mean, Rambus trades higher or lower based on the luck of the draw in patent lawsuits and licensing deals. TriQuint Semiconductor
Juniper is in a different boat, because networking is in generally high demand and will be for years to come -- maybe even decades. The ups and downs here are due to varying levels of investor confidence in the company's ability to execute. Cisco has no such issues, which combines with operations on a larger scale to make a more stable investment. Similarly JDS Uniphase
While this quarter was stronger than the year-ago period, I don't see any kind of steady improvement in Juniper's numbers over the long haul. Speculate in this stock or Juniper if you must, but be aware that you are, indeed, speculating.