3SOF

Long @ 4.67

Stop Loss - Break 4.50 USD @ close

1st Target - Close gap @ 5.5 USD

Possible Inverted H&S (Neckline @ 4.50 USD)  ???

Comments please?  8)

Welcome to our board LuxAA,

Nice pick to a debut post ;)

SONS has a pretty looking chart, and I agree with your target an trading plan.

About the inverted H&S, I'm not quite sure you have a regular pattern there.

best regards,

Randolph ,

See this! Above 4.50 (strong support now)!

:)

Losing momentum and volume today. I can't buy it, but thanks LuxAA, I wish you luck !

No comments!!  8)

i'm in it from 4,40.

got to break through 5 but it takes a while now.

when it breaks 5, we dont have to wait that long until it reaches 7.

patience with this one.

gr N

I am long SONS from the low 4's.  It has been volatile.  I don't know how I would have traded it this year so I just hung on.  There has been some recent support I think because of a rumor of BLS as a customer.  Hopefully, voice over internet will be a big deal and this company should profit well from that.  How long it will take I have no idea, and I am not a techie in this area (I'm a biotechie)

http://stockcharts.com/def/servlet/SC.web?c=SONS

(http://stockcharts.com/def/servlet/SC.web?c=SONS)

I'm also in from the low fours and bought again when it broke 5.

In my opinion ist is a bit of a buy on the rumour sell on the news. Earnings will be there in a short time and they will be good but the real news should be a big big big contract but if they get that contract......I dont know.


gr N

Well October really sucked for the SONS longs.

The stock appears to be moving up from a bottom yet again.  Earnings are reported next week, and there is good news with a contract win Deutsche Telekom

http://biz.yahoo.com/bizj/051102/1185653.html?.v=1

The company is big in Asia (esp Japan) as far as VOIP sales, and now moving in Europe.

Good luck to us Nightbreed.  The way this thing moves around we may need luck.

Im still riding my free shares that i bought way back at .29....
no complaints here this stock made me tons of money....

they all laughed at me when i said sons would be 5+ when it was .29

He man,

Thanks for the luck but frankly i dont need it.

I sold most of the stocks on 5,90 and everything i own right now....pure profit baby.

Slowly but steady building myself a nice portf........with the accent on slooooowly ha ha ha

gr N

Press Release Source: Sonus Networks, Inc.

Sonus Networks Continues to Lead the Japanese VoIP Market
Tuesday December 20, 8:30 am ET 
Sonus Growth in Japan Continues Dramatic Increase

CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2005--Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS - News), a leading supplier of service provider voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, announced today that market research firms Synergy Research Group and Infonetics Research have reported that Sonus is leading Japan's migration to VoIP with key customer deployments throughout the telecommunications, cable, Internet Service Provider (ISP), and wireless industries.

"Sonus' leadership position in the rapidly growing Japanese market is a testament to the Company's vision, our ability to execute, and our commitment to this important region of the world," said Hassan Ahmed, chairman and CEO, Sonus Networks. "Asia-Pacific has been one of the first regions to embrace the benefits of VoIP and harness the power of these technologies to deliver innovative services to consumers, and Japan in particular has accelerated its migration to an all-IP infrastructure. As a company, we are dedicated to ensuring our customers' success as they extend their service capabilities in Japan and throughout Asia-Pacific."

A recent report entitled "Q3 2005 Service Provider VoIP Japan Market Shares," issued by Synergy Research Group, reveals that based on revenue Sonus is the clear leader in the carrier VoIP market in Japan with total media gateway market share of 61.1% and dominates the high density media gateway industry with 81.1% of the total market.

"Sonus' performance in Japan is truly impressive," said Jeremy Duke, president and CEO, Synergy Research Group. "Sonus' first mover advantage, sophisticated field-tested technology, strategic partnerships, and the expertise of its professional services team have earned Sonus a highly respected position in the Japanese market and this is reflected in their substantial market share position."

Infonetics Research also released its third quarter market share analysis, which shows Sonus substantially increasing its market share in the total Asia-Pacific region due to its success in Japan. Infonetics named Sonus as the market share leader in both the total carrier-class media gateway and high density gateway revenue.

"Sonus has an enviable position of being firmly entrenched in Japan's VoIP industry, particularly in the Voice over Broadband (VoBB) market," said Teresa Mastrangelo, analyst broadbandtrends.com. "With nearly 10 million subscribers, Japan continues to lead the world in VoBB subscribers, and shows no sign of slowing down. Over the past 12 months, Japan's VoBB subscribers have grown 39 percent. Sonus' success in this region is a significant indicator of the Company's ability to deliver reliable solutions capable of scaling to meet the demand of one of the world's fastest growing markets."

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com.

I like the potential of SONS in the Japanese market, esp when Japan is very bullish right now.

I [email protected] on 12/23, stock is coming off bottom, not much risk here I believe.

Hi saffeysite
Did you already have thread started? If you do see if this one can be moved there so they'll be together. I put search on it and it brought up to many possible threads to look at so I went ahead and started thread.
I'm not invested but would if I was ready to buy. Like the chart on it and news makes it better.
Goodluck trading and Happy New Year to you and you're family :)

I have been in it before.  broke even.  Management has been a problem.  They will not give guidance.

Great positive comments in the earnings call in the summer, and then almost nothing on the most recent earnings call.  May be losing sales to LU and others, but I think they will make money and grow.  Too small a company for total solution that an LU could offer, but they apparently have the best VOIP switches.

Had some pre-market activity and has moved some since opened. This stock has some investors interested with the volume it's getting.
I think you'll make some money here saffeysite. pay caution though from smartwrasse past experiance. If I had the funds I would jump on this one with you.
Goodluck trading :)

1. Profile

Sonus Networks, Inc. (SONS) is a leading provider of voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com.

2. Technical Analysis

2.1. Long Term Chart

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=12376;image)

The long term chart shows one of those «fallen angels» of the tech bubble. I wonder if the number of shares outstanding in SONS has remained stable since 2000, probably not.

2.2. Medium Term Chart

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=12377;image)

The medium term chart shows a lower highs pattern, which is bearish. Significant support for the stock may come in at prices around $3.20 - $3.30.

2.3. Short Term Chart

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=12378;image)

The short term chart shows SONS is in a declining trend. The descending trend line is standing at $3.88. There is a big gap opened at $4.55 - $4.88.

Exclusively from a technical standpoint an investment or trade in SONS should be avoided since the stock is on a downtrend.

3. Fundamental Analysis

3.1. Outstanding Shares

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=12381;image)

Solely based on this information I wouldn't consider an investment in SONS shares. The share count has grown in every year of SONS's existence and that means fundamentals can improve and yet the stock price goes down anyway. Market cap rises even though the share price may decline.

At this moment the market cap is about $950M at this point, quite rich.

3.2. Current Ratio

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=12382;image)

The Current Ratio shows the company has enough working capital to fund operations for the foreseeable future, since this ratio is above the minimum 2 threshold.

3.3. Revenues

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=12383;image)

Despite of all the news buzz, revenues are expected to decline in 2005 in comparison with 2004. The P/S Ratio is 7.66 compared with the industry's P/S Ratio of 2.27.

3.4. EPS

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=12384;image)

A big part of the «EPS recovery» can be more attributable to the increase in the share count than to actual performance from the company. EPS is expected to decline from last year's $0.10 to $0.02 this year.

For SONS to have an industry average P/E of 26, the company would need to have net earnings of about $36.53M, that is $0.144 in EPS, if the share count remains the same. With 2005 estimated EPS of $0.02 SONS has a P/E of 185  :o

4. General Overview

Technicals and fundamentals on SONS are bearish, despite of the recent news and press releases from the company:

Press Releases about Sonus Networks Inc (http://www.marketwatch.com/tools/quotes/news.asp?siteid=mktw&sid=177600&property=sid&value=177600&symb=sons&doctype=2007)

I will avoid the stock until something material is changing or about to change. A good fundamental development would be if the company stops selling shares in the open market, or even buying back some of the shares issued and outstanding.

5. Disclosure

This analysis was made by David Randolph from 3 Stocks on Fire. 3 Stocks on Fire is a T2T Community, from Traders to Traders.

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Thanks David for the info. :)

Seems to be some investors interested in SONS. saffeysite it's gone up since you have bought. MACD still shows it's in an upward bullish trend.
Goodluck trading :)

bizjournals.com
Vonage enters agreement with Sonus
Wednesday January 4, 10:36 am ET

Vonage Holdings Corp. has entered an agreement with Sonus Networks Inc. in which it will use systems from Sonus to deliver voice services on Internet protocol networks,
The companies did not initially disclose financial terms of the contract. Sonus (NASDAQ: SONS - News) has its headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass.

Vonage has installed Sonus systems in New York and Los Angeles, with other U.S. and international markets to follow. The Holmdel, N.J.-based company has more than 1 million lines in service.

Vonage has long used gateways and software from Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO - News) of San Jose, Calif.

In the third quarter, Huawei Technologies Inc. led all competitors selling voice-over-Internet-protocol systems, according to Piper Jaffray & Co. The Chinese manufacturer shipped 12.4 million ports, 45 percent of all sold.

Sonus shipped 1.2 million ports, good for a 4 percent market share behind Germany's Siemens AG (NYSE: SI - News), Nortel Networks Corp. (NYSE: NT - News) of Brampton, Ontario, and North Carolina's Tekelec (NASDAQ: TKLC - News).

Could have a Head and Shoulders Bottom (Reversal) Pattern
in the making here, if it rallies from here and breaks above $5 bucks should be a nice little run.
Stochastic way down in the oversold area.
MACD positive and above center.
Volume: 3,734,872
Avg Vol (3m): 4,884,570


Technicals
Last Price Quote is:
1.84%above 13-day EMA
1.23%above 50-day EMA
RS Rating: 28 

Fundamentals
Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,141.32 
P/E Ratio: 65.00 
PEG Ratio: 1.34982 
Next Earnings: 08/07/2006
Last Analyst Rating: Accumu

Recent CandleStick Analysis
Very Bullish
Jul-11-2006 Bullish Engulfing 

Support @ $4.68...4.38...3.89
Resistance @ $4.92...5.16...5.42...5.64

Press Release Source: Sonus Networks, Inc.


Sonus Networks Showcases Market Leading Solutions and Wireless Expertise For Japanese Communications Providers
Tuesday July 11, 8:30 am ET 
Sonus Experts Present at Expo Comm Wireless Japan; New Applications Demonstrated at VON Japan


CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonus Networks (Nasdaq: SONS - News), a leading supplier of service provider Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, announced today that it will be showcasing its industry leading IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)-based solutions at this year's VON Japan (Booth V-001), which is being held in Tokyo, July 19-21, 2006 at Tokyo Big Sight International Exhibition Center. In addition to Sonus' presence in the exhibit hall, executives from the company will be presenting at Expo Comm Wireless Japan. Co-located with VON Japan 2006, Expo Comm Wireless is Japan's largest wireless conference.


With many of Japan's leading service providers relying on solutions from Sonus Networks, including KDDI, Fusion Communications, Jupiter Communications (J:COM), NTT, Softbank Broadband and WILLCOM, Inc., Sonus is leading the Japanese market's transition to IP-based voice solutions. According to recent reports by industry research firm Synergy Research Group, at the end of Q1, Sonus led the market with 45% of the total Japanese service provider VoIP infrastructure market, more than 6x its nearest competitor. In the high density gateway market specifically, Sonus leads the industry with nearly 87% of the total market.

Sonus will be demonstrating how its solutions are transforming the communications paradigm through enhanced, next generation voice services that can be delivered today over a Sonus IMS-ready architecture. These applications, built with Sonus' IMS application development tools, including the Sonus IMX(TM) Multimedia Application Platform, help service providers to attract and retain new customers, and differentiate themselves through innovative service bundles.

Leveraging the Company's expertise in the development and evolution of the industry's leading IMS-ready solutions, Sonus' chief marketing officer, Steve Edwards, will be delivering a keynote entitled, "IMS: The Path Forward" as part of the Expo Comm Wireless program.


    Friday, July 21, 2006, 10:00 - 10:45 am
    Session: Keynote Presentation: IMS: The Path Forward
    Speaker: Steve Edwards, Chief Marketing Officer

In addition to the keynote presentation, Sonus will be participating in the following technical session:


    Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 11:00 - 11:45 am
    Session: Content Delivery in the all IP Wireless Network
    Speaker: Shigetoshi Amano

Pulver.com's VON Japan 2006 conference and Expo Comm Wireless begin on Wednesday, July 19, 2006. All events will be held at the Tokyo Big Sight International Exhibition Center.

For more information on VON Japan 2006, please visit http://www.von.com/japan06/. For more information on Expo Comm Wireless, please visit http://www.expocomm.com/wirelessjapan/index.html.

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com.

This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the "Risk Factors" section of Sonus' Annual Report on Form 10-K, dated March 14, 2006 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, dated May 8, 2006, both filed with the SEC, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors include among others: the impact of material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting on our ability to report our financial results timely and accurately; the unpredictability of our quarterly financial results; risks associated with our international expansion and growth; consolidation in the telecommunications industry; and potential costs resulting from pending securities litigation against the company. Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

     For more information, please contact:

     Investor Relations:
     Jocelyn Philbrook
     978-614-8672
     [email protected]

     Asia-Pacific Media Relations:
     Chew Peng Healey
     65-6887 2233
     [email protected]

     US Media Relations:
     Sarah McAuley
     212-699-1836
     [email protected]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: Sonus Networks, Inc.

Sonus leads telecom stocks higher !

Sonus Networks Inc., Juniper Networks Inc. and Windstream Corp. led the way as most telecommunications stocks rose in Wednesday morning trading.
Cable & Wireless International has selected Sonus Networks as the supplier of its next-generation IP-voice network.

52wk Range: 3.54 - 5.99

Volume: 13,656,290
Avg Vol (3m): 3,605,770

Technicals
Last Price Quote is:
14.82%above 13-day EMA
19.89%above 50-day EMA
RS Rating: 96 

Fundamentals
Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,219.60 
P/E Ratio: 69.46 
PEG Ratio: 1.28571 
Next Earnings: 11/07/2006
Last Analyst Rating: Neutral

Below a 6 month and 2 year Chart.....

On watch ;D

Golden cross

Small Cap Profile: Sonus Networks (SONS)

[BRIEFING.COM -- Robert J. Reid] Sonus Networks is a name that looks interesting given its solid growth, profitability and strong market position in the VoIP infrastructure market, especially at the high end of the market. The co has announced a number of deals recently, including Cingular and Ulticom. With the stock approaching a new 52-wk high, it looks like an interesting name on today's pullback. (more)


Cup with Handle (continuation) pattern....... :P
The Cup with Handle is a bullish continuation pattern that marks a consolidation period followed by a breakout. It was developed by William O'Neil and introduced in his 1988 book, How to Make Money in Stocks.

As its name implies, there are two parts to the pattern: the cup and the handle. The cup forms after an advance and looks like a bowl or rounding bottom. As the cup is completed, a trading range develops on the right hand side and the handle is formed. A subsequent breakout from the handle's trading range signals a continuation of the prior advance.

As with most chart patterns, it is more important to capture the essence of the pattern than the particulars. The cup is a bowl-shaped consolidation and the handle is a short pullback followed by a breakout with expanding volume. A cup retracement of 62% may not fit the pattern requirements, but a particular stock's pattern may still capture the essence of the Cup with Handle.

More on the Cup with Handle here....
http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?topic=5933.0

just FYI:
Sonus Networks "buy"

Tuesday, September 19, 2006 8:07:03 AM ET
Brean Murray, Carret & Co

NEW YORK, September 19 (newratings.com) - Analyst Eric C Buck of Brean Murray maintains his "buy" rating on Sonus Networks Inc (NU4.FSE). The target price is set to $6.50.

In a research note published this morning, the analyst mentions that the company's recent agreement with EMBARQ is expected to help Sonus Networks to capitalise on smaller opportunities and to lead to the dissolution of some international partnerships. Sonus Networks' efforts with Motorola appear to be ramping well and direct initiatives with other large domestic carriers might generate better results, the analyst says. The management appears confident regarding the company's visibility and its underlying business, Brean Murray adds.

;)

Or.... :D

On this 2 year chart,
Ascending Triangle (continuation) pattern.....
The ascending triangle is a bullish formation that usually forms during an uptrend as a continuation pattern. There are instances when ascending triangles form as reversal patterns at the end of a downtrend, but they are typically continuation patterns. Regardless of where they form, ascending triangles are bullish patterns that indicate accumulation.

Because of its shape, the pattern can also be referred to as a right-angle triangle. Two or more equal highs form a horizontal line at the top. Two or more rising troughs form an ascending trend line that converges on the horizontal line as it rises. If both lines were extended right, the ascending trend line could act as the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If a perpendicular line were drawn extending down from the left end of the horizontal line, a right triangle would form.

In contrast to the symmetrical triangle, an ascending triangle has a definitive bullish bias before the actual breakout. If you will recall, the symmetrical triangle is a neutral formation that relies on the impending breakout to dictate the direction of the next move. On the ascending triangle, the horizontal line represents overhead supply that prevents the security from moving past a certain level. It is as if a large sell order has been placed at this level and it is taking a number of weeks or months to execute, thus preventing the price from rising further. Even though the price cannot rise past this level, the reaction lows continue to rise. It is these higher lows that indicate increased buying pressure and give the ascending triangle its bullish bias.

Or... ;)

On this 3 year chart,
Symmetrical Triangle (continuation) pattern......
The symmetrical triangle, which can also be referred to as a coil, usually forms during a trend as a continuation pattern. The pattern contains at least two lower highs and two higher lows. When these points are connected, the lines converge as they are extended and the symmetrical triangle takes shape. You could also think of it as a contracting wedge, wide at the beginning and narrowing over time.

While there are instances when symmetrical triangles mark important trend reversals, they more often mark a continuation of the current trend. Regardless of the nature of the pattern, continuation or reversal, the direction of the next major move can only be determined after a valid breakout.

Edwards and Magee suggest that roughly 75% of symmetrical triangles are continuation patterns and the rest mark reversals. The reversal patterns can be especially difficult to analyze and often have false breakouts. Even so, we should not anticipate the direction of the breakout, but rather wait for it to happen. Further analysis should be applied to the breakout by looking for gaps, accelerated price movements, and volume for confirmation. Confirmation is especially important for upside breakouts.

Prices sometimes return to the breakout point of apex on a reaction move before resuming in the direction of the breakout. This return can offer a second chance to participate with a better reward to risk ratio. Potential reward price targets found by measurement and parallel trend line extension are only meant to act as rough guidelines. Technical analysis is dynamic and ongoing assessment is required. In the first example above, SUNW may have fulfilled its target (42) in a few months, but the stock gave no sign of slowing down and advanced above 100 in the following months.

sons on fire, gonna see if there is a retracement for an entry around 560 - 580
max



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Press Release Source: Sonus Networks, Inc.


Sonus Networks Leads 2006 Market Share for Key Segment of IP Voice Industry
Tuesday November 21, 8:30 am ET 
Year-To-Date Market Share Report Shows Sonus Networks Growing Faster Than Overall Industry


CHELMSFORD, Mass., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS - News), a leading supplier of service provider Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, announced today that according to Synergy Research Group, a leading independent industry analysis firm, Sonus Networks leads the high density gateway market for 2006. Year-to-date results in the Q3 market share report entitled, "3Q06 Service Provider Worldwide VoIP Market Share Report," show Sonus Networks with approximately 29% market share. In addition, according to the latest market growth estimates from Synergy Research Group, Sonus continues to outpace overall market growth.
ADVERTISEMENT


"This is a great time for Sonus and our industry. Network operators throughout the world are launching next-generation communications networks. Sonus is present in 4 out of 5 of the world's largest network operators, carries more than 25 billion minutes of voice traffic every month, and is relied upon by carriers across the globe to provide robust solutions that meet key business imperatives and rigorous end user demands," said Hassan Ahmed, chairman and CEO. "Our dedication and continual execution has resulted in Sonus growing well ahead of market forecasts."

"2006 has been an exciting year for Voice over IP deployments, with major projects underway globally," said Jeremy Duke, president and CEO, Synergy Research Group. "This year alone, Sonus Networks has announced significant deployments in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and has been a driving force for the overall market growth. The Company's success has earned it a position as a well established leader in the IP-based voice industry."

Sonus has deployed its award-winning IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)-ready architecture in 34 countries worldwide, and has announced partnerships with 58 of the leading network operators, including tier 1 wireline and wireless carriers. The Company also maintains partnerships with leading brands in the communications industry, increasing Sonus' ability to address key segments of the market and increase exposure in strategic geographic regions.

For a copy of the Synergy Research Group Report, entitled "2Q06 Service Provider Worldwide VoIP Market Share Report," please contact Heather M. Wilson, Synergy Research Group, Inc., [email protected].

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com.

This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to Item 1A "Risk Factors" of Sonus' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated May 8, 2006, filed with the SEC, which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors include among others: the impact of material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting on our ability to report our financial results timely and accurately; the unpredictability of our quarterly financial results; risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's announced review of its historical stock option grants and accounting, including any potential impact on the Company's financial statements or results, any tax liabilities or penalties, the Company's inability to timely report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company's potential inability to meet NASDAQ requirements for continued listing, potential investigations, regulatory actions or litigation arising out of the review or any restatement; risks associated with our international expansion and growth; consolidation in the telecommunications industry; and potential costs resulting from pending securities litigation against the company. Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
 

another nice day on huge volume.
682 in play.
i was hoping for a pullback today but it didn't come. todays candle is smaller than the others .
lets see if there is a retracement in the next few days.

nice chart

The 3 threads on SONS have been Merged.
The first thread that was created was by member LuxAA.
So this thread will be at the start of this topic on SONS.

Members please use the search before creating new threads.
Chance are a thread already exist. So Please post your comments ,thoughts, questions to
that thread . The history of a stock pick in one thread is important.
"Simplicity"  ;) Everyone communicating on this stock pick in the same place !  ;D

So why not post whatever you have to comment about on that pick to that thread.
All history on a stock pick in 1 thread is awesome.  ;) ;D

Thank You....and good luck with all your trades....make some $$$

Quote from: setravis on November 22, 2006, 08:02:13 PM
The 3 threads on SONS have been Merged.
The first thread that was created was by member LuxAA.
So this thread will be at the start of this topic on SONS.

Members please use the search before creating new threads.
Chance are a thread already exist. So Please post your comments ,thoughts, questions to
that thread . The history of a stock pick in one thread is important.
"Simplicity" ;) Everyone communicating on this stock pick in the same place ! ;D

thanks setravis,
great job!
i only found the one when i searched ( the one i am using)
here is a suggestion:
when you type in a "new" stock pick.
a box could appear (like the yahoo boards)
that says. "search for existing topic"
thanks ,
maxi

hi,
sons didn't pullback like i thought it would.
in at 641
maxi

1. Introduction

I read this thread, and saw my bearish analysis (unfortunately the charts were lost when we changed the server) on SONS back in December 2005. I was wrong, since the stock is up 77% so far in 2006.

My main concern back then was the company's history of diluting shareholders value, since the share count rose every year. Also I was concerned about a very high earnings multiple. I think I missed the big VOIP picture back then.

Let's make a new analysis to have a fresh new opinion on the stock.

2. Profile

Sonus Networks, Inc. (SONS) engages in the development, marketing, and sale of Internet protocol multimedia subsystem-ready voice infrastructure products for the deployment and management of voice and data services over carrier packet networks. (complete profile here (http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=SONS))

3. Technical Analysis
3.1. All History Chart

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=30057;image)

SONS rose a lot after the IPO in 2000 and then collapsed like most tech related stocks.

3.2. Medium Term Chart

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=30058;image)

The stock has been trading in a wide range for the past three years or so. Maybe the current run up will make it rise over the $7.02 resistance level, that would be very significant from a technical point of view.

3.3. Short Term Chart

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=30059;image)

The short term chart on SONS is clearly bullish. Volume was very high on the way up in November. Let's make some fundamental tests.

4. Fundamental Analysis
4.1. Number of Shares Outstanding

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=30060;image)

You can see why I was worried about dilution about a year ago. Until that point the share count increased every year.

Actually the "current" count on the graph isn't really current, because the company didn't file forms 10-Q for Q2 and Q3 (because it is voluntarily reviewing its historical stock option grant practices and may restate results).

So, as of April 30, 2006, there were 252,505,040 shares issued and outstanding, and that's the latest share count we have. But I can assume the company isn't diluting shareholders value anymore, because they bought back some shares in Q1 and the company is profitable now.

The current market cap is $1.66 B.

4.2. Liquidity

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=30061;image)

SONS balance sheet looks healthy, with a current ratio (current assets/current liabilities) of 3.15.

4.3. Revenues

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=30062;image)

There's strong revenue growth since 2002. The 2006 expected revenue multiple is $1.66 B/$265.35 M = 6.26. The Business Software & Services industry average is 2.18, but we know SONS is growing faster than the industry (78% vs 12%)

4.4. Profits

(http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=30063;image)

The company is expected to report 2006 EPS of $0.15 and 2007 EPS of $0.21. The current Price to Earnings Ratio is $6.58/$0.15 = 44.

This looks very high, but EPS growth from 2005 is expected to be 400%, so, perhaps not so expensive after all.

5. General Overview

I'm a believer in VOIP and SONS is the world market leader with a 29% market share, so I find this stock interesting. On the Q3 results press release (http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061106/nem037.html?.v=61) they said the following:

- «Third quarter net income increased meaningfully from the second quarter
      of 2006»

Now, what does "meaningfully" means? Especially when the company didn't report Q2 numbers ???

I need to listen to the 3Q conference call to get more information ... perhaps EPS will be significantly higher in calendar 2006 than analysts are estimating, so the earnings multiple would be much more attractive.

I'll get back to this thread when I gather more information on the stock. If you would like to receive my analysis and stock market thoughts on your mailbox, please register (http://www.3stocksonfire.org/trading/index.php?action=register) a Free 3SOF account.

the sun's (sons) rising :P
maxi

Sonus has record year for orders.......

Sonus Network Inc.'s stock jumped, after the communications equipment maker said it reported record orders last year.
The Chelmsford, Mass. company, which makes Internet telephony software and equipment, said it recorded "very strong customer activity" in the fourth quarter of 2006, resulting it record orders for both the quarter and 2006.

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb 01, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Sonus Networks, Inc. (SONS, Trade), a leading supplier of service provider Voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions, announced today that the first IMS Forum Plugfest(TM), hosted by the IMS Forum (www.IMSForum.org) and held last week at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab in Durham, N.H., demonstrated the strength of Sonus' IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)-ready solutions. Sonus Networks participated in all of the Plugfest's rigorous tests, which validated the interoperability capabilities of Sonus' IMS-ready core trunking solution. Sonus' leadership in IMS is a critical advantage as network operators globally deploy IP-Voice solutions that comply with emerging IMS standards to deliver next-generation services.

"Sonus IMS solution moves the industry beyond the hype to actual deployments that reduce costs and provide a platform for the rollout of advanced services," said Steve Edwards, Chief Marketing Officer, Sonus Networks. "Plugfest is one of the industry's first forums that depicts the real value of IMS. Sonus showcased the value of IMS during this groundbreaking testing session and is very pleased to have demonstrated the breadth and strength of the Sonus IMS solution in an open testing environment."

The IMS Plugfest included tests of multi-vendor 3GPP environments, multi- domain VoIP calls, and integrated SIP Application Servers with multiple IMS cores. The tests accessed the Sonus IMS-ready core trunking solution, which is comprised of Sonus' GSX(TM) Open Services Switch for Media Gateway Control Function/Media Gateway (MGCF/MGW), the SGX(TM) Signaling Gateway, and the PSX(TM) Breakout Gateway Control Function (BGCF). The Sonus HSX Home Subscriber Server (HSS) and the SRX Call Session Control Function (S-CSCF) forming the IMS SIP core were used in all test cases. Sonus was the only vendor to demonstrate complete Public Switch Telecom Network (PSTN) inter- working capabilities and was the only vendor to supply a commercially- available HSS based on open standards.

The Sonus IMS-based solution tested at the Plugfest is the same platform currently available for deployment in customer networks today. The solution provides multiple real-world benefits in the immediate-term, such as its sophisticated traffic management and routing policies, while providing the foundation needed to support the development of future IMS-enabled services and applications.

"The exciting promise of IMS is the ability for network operators to deliver innovative, revenue-generating, next generation services such as presence-enabled and location-based services, video on demand, and fixed- mobile convergence. To get to that point, though, we first must have a core reference architecture that embraces the principles of IMS to create a seamless multi-vendor environment," said Michael Khalilian, IMS Forum President & Chairman and Pervasip Corp. CTO. "The IMS Plugfest was a breakthrough event in terms of putting IMS products to the test and accelerating the adoption of IMS-based solutions industry-wide."

Additional Plugfest events are scheduled for Q2 2007, and will focus on multimedia services in an IMS environment. More information is available at www.IMSForum.org.

Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

    For more information, please contact: 
    Sonus Investor Relations:            Sonus Media Relations: 
    Jocelyn Philbrook                    Sarah McAuley 
    978-614-8672                         978-614-8745 
    [email protected]              [email protected] 

SOURCE Sonus Networks, Inc.


Investor Relations, Jocelyn Philbrook, +1-978-614-8672, or [email protected], 
Media Relations, Sarah McAuley, +1-978-614-8745, or [email protected], both of 
Sonus Networks Inc. 

http://www.sonusnet.com 

Copyright (C) 2007 PR Newswire. All rights reserved

Ready for some more...

Recent CandleStick Analysis
Feb-02-2007 Bullish Engulfing 

Support @ $7.50...7.10...6.50
Resistance @ $7.69...8.15

52wk Range: 3.81 - 7.80
Volume: 7,783,055
Avg Vol (3m): 5,363,260

Technicals
Last Price Quote is:
4.89%above 13-day MA
12.15%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 95 

Fundamentals
Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,323.13 
P/E Ratio: 75.35 
PEG Ratio: 1.32857 
Next Earnings: N/A
Last Analyst Rating: Hold

Potential breakout looms,
great support on the 20-day MA.......  ;)


Technicals
Last Price Quote is:
4.99%above 13-day MA
11.47%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 96 

Fundamentals
Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,323.13 
P/E Ratio: 75.35 
PEG Ratio: 1.32857 
Next Earnings: N/A
Last Analyst Rating: Hold

BreakOut.......


52wk Range: 3.81 - 8.78
Volume: 13,581,535
Avg Vol (3m): 5,914,690

Technicals
Last Price Quote is:
11.84%above 13-day MA
17.32%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 91 

Fundamentals
Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,323.13 
P/E Ratio: 75.35 
PEG Ratio: 1.32857 
Next Earnings: N/A
Last Analyst Rating: Hold

Sonus reports sales boost in Q1
Sonus Networks' quarterly revenue rises to $71 mln

Sonus Networks Inc., which makes Internet telephony equipment, said sales rose 18 percent in the first quarter.
The Westford, Mass.-based firm said it took in $71 million in the quarter ended March 31.

Sonus also said its cash increased by about $5 million in the quarter to $366 million. But Sonus indicated that its operating profits shrank due to costs related to its ongoing review of its stock option grants.

The company said it would not be able provide complete financial results until its completes the stock option probe is in the "final stage." Sonus has already said it expects to restate some of its past financial results as a result of the review.



Oversold in uptrend. Also note OBV shows underlying strength.

52wk Range: 3.81 - 8.78
Volume: 11,683,908
Avg Vol (3m): 5,564,910

Technicals
Last Price Quote is:
3.47%above 13-day MA
3.65%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 79 

Fundamentals
Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $2,035.19 
P/E Ratio: 115.91 
PEG Ratio: 1.59286 
Next Earnings: 08/07/2007
Last Analyst Rating: Equal-weight

BreakOut.......Symmetrical Triangle (continuation) Pattern
13-day MA crossed over the 50-day MA


UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Raymond James ups Sonus Networks rating
Current Prior Rating Strong buy Outperform

--Raymond James said the softswitch market offers a compelling long-term investment opportunity and Sonus is in the early stages of a multi-year carrier "cost avoidance" transition.

--The brokerage said the year is shaping up nicely for an accelerated revenue potential for the telecommunications gear maker. Raymond James has a price target of $10 on the stock. (Reporting by Sankalp Saini in Bangalore)



52wk Range: 3.81 - 8.78
Volume: 7,279,163
Avg Vol (3m): 5,666,500

Technicals
Last Price Quote is:
7.20%above 13-day MA
9.85%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 87 

Fundamentals
Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $2,047.82 
P/E Ratio: 116.62 
PEG Ratio: 1.73571 
Next Earnings: 08/07/2007
Last Analyst Rating: Equal-weight

this looks nice.. but don't you think it will try to close the gap first before going further up?

Watch err close.......

• Analyst Upgrades Sonus on Growing Demand
AP (Wed 12:03pm) 



Technicals
Last Price Quote is:
13.00%above 13-day MA
11.69%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 18 

Fundamentals
Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,577.07 
P/E Ratio: 19.72 
PEG Ratio: 6.65462 
Next Earnings: 11/08/2007
Last Analyst Rating: Outperform

AP
Analyst Upgrades Sonus on Growing Demand
Wednesday October 17, 12:03 pm ET 
Analyst Upgrades Sonus Shares on Strong Product Demand, Increased Orders, Going Into 4th-Qtr


NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Sonus Networks Inc. rose Wednesday after an analyst's upgrade of the stock on strong product demand and growth predictions.
PiperJaffray analyst Troy D. Jensen raised his rating on shares of the company, which makes products for voice over Internet protocol, or VoIP, networks, to "Outperform" or "Buy" from "Market Perform" or "Hold" and his price target to $8 from $6.50.


"We continue to believe Sonus is one of the best positioned companies in the VoIP equipment market and the company's dominant position in high-density media gateways is a clear reflection of its superior technology," Jensen said in a client note.

Demand for Sonus's products has grown this period, and the company continues to place orders with suppliers and manufacturing partners, both of which should fuel fourth-quarter growth, Jensen said.

The company's share of the "broader VoIP Media Gateway market" -- 19.3 percent or $62 million -- means it is the top performer in the market's high-density segment, with 29.2 percent share, Jensen said.

The Westford, Mass.-based company is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings after the market closes on Nov. 8. Analysts expect third-quarter profit of a penny on revenue of $75.8 million.

For the fourth quarter, Jensen said revenue could "easily" surpass $100 million, though a high number of competitors in a relatively narrow sector could hinder progress toward that goal.

Shares of Sonus rose 69 cents, or 11 percent, to $6.95 in Wednesday morning trading.

AP
Movers Roundup: Sonus, Bon-Ton Stores
Wednesday October 17, 3:34 pm ET 
Movers Roundup: Analyst Upgrades Sonus on Growing Demand, Bon-Ton Shares Slide on 2007 Warning


Among the stock activity stories for Wednesday, Oct. 17, from AP Financial News:
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Sonus Networks Inc. rose Wednesday after an analyst's upgrade of the stock on strong product demand and growth predictions.


NEW YORK (AP) -- Bon-Ton Stores Inc. shares slid on Wednesday, a day after the apparel retailer said it will likely miss its fiscal 2007 earnings guidance because of weak third-quarter results.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of DNA technology company Sangamo Biosciences Inc. rose Wednesday, a day after Pacific Growth Equities initiated coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Spectrum Brands Inc., which makes Rayovac batteries and Remington shavers, dropped Wednesday after the company said it would postpone selling one of its assets because of the weak credit-market environment.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Ltd. surged Wednesday after the mobile-device and wireless software maker said the Chinese government had awarded it a contract to develop a phone for police forces in two provinces.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Cablevision Systems Corp. fell Wednesday after opposition to the controlling Dolan family's bid to take the cable operator private mounted.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Ltd. surged Wednesday after the mobile-device and wireless software maker said the Chinese government had awarded it a contract to develop a phone for police forces in two provinces.

WESTFORD, Mass., Nov 08, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Sonus Networks, Inc. (SONS, Trade), a leading supplier of service provider IP-voice infrastructure solutions, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.

Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 were $76.6 million compared with $75.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and $76.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006. The Company reported a net loss on a GAAP basis of $26.8 million, or $0.10 per share, for the third quarter of 2007, compared to a GAAP net loss of $7.0 million, or $0.03 per share, for the second quarter of 2007, and GAAP net income of $14.4 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2006.

Revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 were $223.2 million, compared to $200.5 million in the same period last year. The Company's GAAP net loss for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 was $37.7 million, or $0.14 per share, compared to GAAP net income of $29.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the first nine months of fiscal 2006.

The Company's results include stock-based compensation and related expenses, other costs related to the stock option investigation and subsequent restatement such as withholding tax adjustments and professional fees, and amortization of intangible assets totaling $11.2 million in the third quarter of 2007, $18.8 million in the second quarter of 2007 and $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2006. These charges totaled $43.8 million in the first nine months of 2007 and $10.1 million in the first nine months of 2006. The Company's 2007 GAAP results also include $40 million of expense related to the November 7, 2007 settlement of litigation.

"Sonus delivered a solid quarter, further strengthening the Company's leadership position in this exciting market," said Hassan Ahmed, chairman, president and CEO, Sonus Networks. "We recorded revenue slightly ahead of our outlook, launched important new technology into the market, strengthened our executive team and, perhaps most importantly, won a significant position in the world's largest all-IP network, BT's 21CN."

"We have demonstrated the ability to deliver IP-voice traffic seamlessly, provide end-to-end IP-based voice communications networks and deploy advanced features and applications, all while supporting many of the world's largest operators. This new way of communicating is going to shape our daily lives and make them more fulfilling, exciting and manageable. The decisions major network operators are making today reflect their commitment to this new communications paradigm, and as these investments are expected to drive ongoing growth in our business," continued Ahmed.

In a press release issued today, Sonus announced that BT Group, one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services, has selected Sonus as an official 21CN vendor to supply an Access Gateway Control Function (AGCF) capability to support BT's 21st Century Network programme (21CN). The Sonus solution will enable communications providers to interconnect with BT's 21CN and leverage its next-generation capabilities to provide converged multimedia services to end user customers.

Resolution of 2004 Class Action Lawsuit

On November 7, 2007, the Company reached an agreement to settle litigation against the Company and certain of its former and current officers alleging violations of federal securities laws in connection with the Company's 2004 restatement.

Pursuant to the settlement, which is subject to court approval, the Company has agreed to pay $40 million to the shareholder classes in the case. The Company has recorded a $40 million charge and related liability in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 for the full amount of the settlement.

The Company has approximately $15.3 million in insurance coverage that could be used to help offset the costs of this litigation as well as other litigation pending against the Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors. Due to ongoing discussions with its insurer about the extent of the insurance coverage available for, and current uncertainties about the outcome of, the other pending litigation, the Company has not yet determined how much, if any, of this insurance coverage will be allocated to the 2004 restatement settlement. In the event that the Company ultimately determines that some or all of the $15.3 million of available insurance will be utilized towards this settlement, the Company would record a gain in that subsequent reporting period for the amount of the insurance proceeds allocated to the settlement.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2007 Business Highlights:

New Products

Sonus' focus on innovation remained unwavering in Q3, bringing several new products to market to help network operators drive value in their networks and empower consumers with lifestyle-changing communications solutions.


    -- Sonus released its latest generation of the Network Border Switch 
       (NBS), raising the bar once again for network security across the 
       boundaries of today's IP core, access and wireless networks.  The 
       strength of Sonus' NBS was validated by CT Labs, a full service testing 
       and analysis lab serving converged communications product manufacturers 
       and next-generation network carriers and service providers.  The 
       rigorous tests conducted by CT Labs confirmed that Sonus' NBS provides 
       carrier-class security features that help network operators maintain 
       the integrity of their networks. 
    -- Sonus unveiled a new version of its enterprise and residential voice 
       services software platform.  The new platform, called Access 7.0, 
       brings a broad array of innovative and traditional voice features to 
       telephone operators that will enable the delivery of enterprise and 
       residential IP-voice services to customers, regardless of the last-mile 
       connection.  Access 7.0 is built on Sonus' award-winning IP Multimedia 
       Subsystem (IMS)-based platform, further strengthening operators' 
       ability to embrace the power of IP with a migration path that fits into 
       their overall business plans. 
    -- Sonus continued to innovate in its core networking solutions as well, 
       delivering a new standards-based Electronic Number Mapping (ENUM) 
       enhancement for number portability services.  This new solution is 
       critical for network operators worldwide, particularly in emerging 
       markets in Eastern Europe, Latin America, South America and 
       Asia-Pacific that are working to keep pace with changing regulatory 
       landscapes. 

Customer Announcements

Demonstrating the success of Sonus' end-to-end IP access solution, Carphone Warehouse Networks, a subsidiary of the Carphone Warehouse Group, celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Group's free TalkTalk Broadband service built on its Next Generation Network using the Sonus platform. The network currently supports in excess of 600,000 subscribers and is expected to reach nearly one million households as part of Carphone Warehouse Group's initial deployment by the end of its 2007/08 financial year.

Industry Leadership

Sonus' track record for technology innovation and its position as one of the industry's most trusted providers of IP-voice and multimedia services once again earned the Company market share leadership. Independent market researchers reported that Sonus increased its market share in the second quarter of 2007.


    -- Infonetics Research, a leading independent research firm, published a 
       report naming Sonus a leader in key segments of the IP-voice market 
       worldwide and in North America.  The report also reflected Sonus' 
       recent focus on growing its position in EMEA, noting that the Company's 
       market share position increased 50% over the previous quarter. 
    -- Synergy Research Group, a leading independent industry research firm, 
       reported Sonus grew its leading market share position to 29.2% of the 
       high density gateway market.  This achievement was during a time when 
       several operators delayed capital spending decisions.  Sonus extended 
       its leadership by capturing a higher percentage of the overall market 
       and growing revenue 17.8% in the first half of 2007 compared to the 
       first half of 2006. 
    -- iLocus Research reaffirmed Sonus leadership in minutes of IP voice 
       traffic, noting that Sonus carries approximately 4 out of 10 long 
       distance IP voice minutes. 

"It started simply with connecting a call over an IP network, but sparked a revolution as operators around the globe began investing in creating the world's most advanced IP networks. To be successful, network operators need a superior innovation partner to drive the possibilities in communications to the next level. Innovation is critical, and that is one area where Sonus has always excelled," said Ahmed. "Sonus shares with its customers a vision for the transformative power of IP, and we're dedicated to helping our customers deliver a new communications landscape that blends traditional communications with new levels of richness, mobility, and tools for improving users' lifestyles."

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of voice over IP (VoIP) infrastructure solutions for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus' voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com.

This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to Item 1A "Risk Factors" of Sonus' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2007, filed with the SEC, which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors include among others: the impact of material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting on our ability to report our financial results timely and accurately; the unpredictability of our quarterly financial results; risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's restatement of its historical stock option granting practices and accounting including regulatory actions or litigation; risks associated with our international expansion and growth; consolidation in the telecommunications industry; and potential costs resulting from pending securities litigation against the Company. Any forward- looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

SOURCE Sonus Networks

http://www.sonusnet.com 

Copyright (C) 2007 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 


Oversold in uptrend. Also note OBV shows underlying strength. 

52wk Range: 4.76 - 9.03
Volume: 3,376,193
Avg Vol (3m): 5,172,480
Market Cap: 1.92B
P/E (ttm): 24.86
EPS (ttm): 0.30

Technicals
Last Price Quote is:
6.85%above 13-day MA
12.13%above 50-day MA
RS Rating: 84 

Fundamentals
Key Data:
Market Cap (M): $1,855.06 
P/E Ratio: 23.19 
PEG Ratio: 7.37751 
Next Earnings: N/A
Last Analyst Rating: Neutral

May 30th, 2007:

SONS initial video analysis:

SONS declined a lot since my latest analysis, as expected by my valuation model. The catalyst for the fall was the following news:

• SONUS NETWORKS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibi (http://biz.yahoo.com/e/070726/sons8-k.html)
EDGAR Online (Thu, Jul 26)

On this day SONS fell 16.5% with a whopping 64 million shares traded.

updated chart look...

updated chart look...

Pre-Market Mover...

Sonus Networks, Inc.(NasdaqGS: SONS )
Pre-Market Real-Time: 3.89  0.86 (28.38%) 8:43AM EST

Volume @ 337,000

•Shares of Sonus Networks Inc.(SONS 4.07, +1.04, +34.30%)  rallied nearly 27% in premarket trade after the firm said late Monday that it expects revenue in 2011 to be higher than analysts had projected.

Day's Range: 3.66 - 4.16
52wk Range: 2.12 - 4.16
Volume: 32,454,755
Avg Vol (3m): 2,621,380
Market Cap: 1.13B
P/E (ttm): N/A
EPS (ttm): -0.05
Div & Yield: N/A (N/A)

Technicals
Last Price Quote is:
32.22%above 13-day EMA
37.44%above 50-day EMA
RS Rating: 93 

Sonus Networks Shares Popped: What You Need to Know...

Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.

What: Sonus Networks (Nasdaq: SONS) popped 29% in intraday trading today after delivering better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and 2011 guidance.

So what: Profits have been a sometimes thing for Sonus, and it badly missed consensus EPS estimates in the third quarter. Revenue in the fourth quarter grew 21% from the year-ago quarter, a huge surprise compared to the consensus forecast of essentially flat revenue.

Now what: Guidance for 2011 calls for revenue growth of 6% to 14% and suggests the year could be slightly profitable on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis. A stronger product portfolio is driving both the recent growth and management's confidence in the coming year. That said, guidance does not give any reason to suggest 2011 EPS will come close to justifying the current stock price.