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JNPR vs. CSCO
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Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

JNPR vs. CSCO

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO).

Performance

JNPR vs. CSCO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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JNPR vs. CSCO - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)202520242023202220212020201920182017
JNPR
Juniper Networks, Inc.		0.00%7.99%30.11%-4.95%-8.07%63.34%-5.34%-5.66%-3.09%2.27%
CSCO
Cisco Systems, Inc.		1.27%33.47%21.00%9.30%-22.46%45.76%-3.49%13.81%16.57%31.27%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM)

JNPR:

$5.20B

CSCO:

$59.05B

Gross Profit (TTM)

JNPR:

$3.06B

CSCO:

$38.28B

EBITDA (TTM)

JNPR:

$628.10M

CSCO:

$14.30B

Returns By Period

JNPR

1D
—
1M
—
YTD
—
6M
—
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—

CSCO

1D
0.71%
1M
-2.35%
YTD
1.27%
6M
14.70%
1Y
28.79%
3Y*
17.35%
5Y*
11.52%
10Y*
13.89%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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Juniper Networks, Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Return for Risk

JNPR vs. CSCO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
JNPR
CSCO
CSCO Risk / Return Rank: 7575
Overall Rank
CSCO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7777
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CSCO Sortino Ratio Rank: 6767
Sortino Ratio Rank
CSCO Omega Ratio Rank: 7272
Omega Ratio Rank
CSCO Calmar Ratio Rank: 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
CSCO Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

JNPR vs. CSCO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

JNPR vs. CSCO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

JNPRCSCODifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

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1.03

—

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

—

0.50

—

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

—

0.55

—

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

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0.57

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Correlation

The correlation between JNPR and CSCO is 0.55, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

JNPR vs. CSCO - Dividend Comparison

JNPR's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.55%, less than CSCO's 2.11% yield.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
JNPR
Juniper Networks, Inc.		0.55%1.10%2.35%2.99%2.63%2.24%3.55%3.09%2.68%1.40%1.42%1.45%
CSCO
Cisco Systems, Inc.		2.11%2.12%2.69%3.07%3.17%2.32%3.20%2.88%2.95%2.95%3.28%3.02%

Drawdowns

JNPR vs. CSCO - Drawdown Comparison

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Drawdown Indicators

JNPRCSCODifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

—

-89.26%

—

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

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-13.57%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

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-36.68%

—

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

—

-41.95%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

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-10.59%

—

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

—

-40.33%

—

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

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5.28%

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Volatility

JNPR vs. CSCO - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

JNPRCSCODifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

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8.22%

—

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

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21.41%

—

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

—

28.03%

—

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

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23.34%

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Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

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25.19%

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Financials

JNPR vs. CSCO - Financials Comparison

This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between Juniper Networks, Inc. and Cisco Systems, Inc.. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.

Quarterly
Annual

Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities

0.005.00B10.00B15.00BAprilJulyOctober2022AprilJulyOctober2023AprilJulyOctober2024AprilJulyOctober2025AprilJulyOctober2026
1.28B
15.35B
(JNPR) Total Revenue
(CSCO) Total Revenue
Values in USD except per share items