Calix (CALX) Competitors

Calix (NYSE:CALX) and Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

Does the media prefer CALX or JNPR?

In the previous week, Juniper Networks had 9 more articles in the media than Calix. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Juniper Networks and 7 mentions for Calix. Calix's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Juniper Networks' score of 0.39 indicating that Calix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Calix	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Juniper Networks	4 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has more volatility and risk, CALX or JNPR?

Calix has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Juniper Networks has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is CALX or JNPR more profitable?

Juniper Networks has a net margin of 6.78% compared to Calix's net margin of -4.20%. Juniper Networks' return on equity of 8.71% beat Calix's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Calix	-4.20%	-4.14%	-3.44%
Juniper Networks	6.78%	8.71%	4.18%

Do analysts rate CALX or JNPR?

Calix presently has a consensus target price of $48.50, suggesting a potential downside of 10.00%. Juniper Networks has a consensus target price of $40.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.13%. Given Juniper Networks' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Juniper Networks is more favorable than Calix.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Calix	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
Juniper Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.17

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of CALX or JNPR?

98.1% of Calix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.9% of Juniper Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.9% of Calix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Juniper Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Which has higher valuation & earnings, CALX or JNPR?

Juniper Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Calix. Calix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Juniper Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Calix	$831.52M	4.20	-$29.75M	-$0.52	-103.63
Juniper Networks	$5.20B	2.57	$287.90M	$1.05	38.05

Summary

Juniper Networks beats Calix on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.