Arista Networks (ANET) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Arista Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of high-performance networking solutions designed for cloud data centers, high-frequency trading platforms, and large-scale enterprise environments. The company develops programmable switches and routers that deliver multi-terabit capacities, low-latency performance, and advanced telemetry capabilities. Its products are underpinned by a modular software architecture that supports seamless integration with existing network infrastructures.

Founded in 2004 by Andy Bechtolsheim and David Cheriton, Arista built its reputation on software-driven hardware innovation. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company’s flagship operating system, Extensible Operating System (EOS), was architected to provide in-service software upgrades, real-time visibility, and automated maintenance across complex networks. Arista’s hardware portfolio includes the 7000, 7200, and 7500 series switches, designed to meet the needs of hyperscale cloud environments.

Beyond its core switching products, Arista offers CloudVision, a network-wide orchestration and automation platform that unifies visibility, change management, and workflow automation for on-premises and cloud networks. Additional services include network design consulting, deployment support, and training programs to help customers optimize performance, improve scalability, and enhance security. The company also invests in research and development to advance open standards and interoperability across multi-vendor environments.

Serving a global customer base across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, Arista caters to hyperscale cloud providers, financial institutions, media companies, and large enterprises. Under the leadership of CEO Jayshree Ullal, a seasoned networking executive, the company continues to expand its global footprint and enhance its product suite to address the evolving demands of modern digital infrastructures.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $101.30 to $103.50
• 50-Day Range: $77.96 to $102.52
• 52-Week Range: $59.43 to $133.58
• Volume: 5.30 million shs
• Average Volume: 9.11 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $128.66 billion
• P/E Ratio: 43.36
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $109.33
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Arista Networks Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Arista Networks scored higher than 92% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 214th out of 1,998 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Arista Networks has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.68, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Arista Networks has been the subject of 15 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 17.27%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Arista Networks are expected to grow by 17.27% in the coming year, from $2.20 to $2.58 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Arista Networks is 43.36, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.57.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Arista Networks is 43.36, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 36.89.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Arista Networks has a PEG Ratio of 2.95. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Arista Networks has a P/B Ratio of 12.92. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.63% of the float of Arista Networks has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Arista Networks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Arista Networks has recently decreased by 7.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Arista Networks does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Arista Networks does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.7 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.14

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.63% of the float of Arista Networks has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Arista Networks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Arista Networks has recently decreased by 7.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.90

News Sentiment

Arista Networks has a news sentiment score of 0.90. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 73 news articles for Arista Networks this week, compared to 37 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 139 people have searched for ANET on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -12% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

61 people have added Arista Networks to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 97% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Arista Networks insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $113,159,520.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.39% of the stock of Arista Networks is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

82.47% of the stock of Arista Networks is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ANET Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ANET shares performed this year?

Arista Networks' stock was trading at $110.53 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, ANET shares have decreased by 7.3% and is now trading at $102.4450.

How were Arista Networks' earnings last quarter?

Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The technology company reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.06. Arista Networks's revenue for the quarter was up 27.6% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Arista Networks' stock split?

Arista Networks's stock split on the morning of Wednesday, December 4th 2024.The 4-1 split was announced on Thursday, November 7th 2024. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, December 3rd 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 400 shares after the split.

Is Arista Networks buying back stock?

Arista Networks' board approved a stock buyback program on Tuesday, May 6th 2025, which allows the company to buy back $1,500,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 1.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

Does Arista Networks have any subsidiaries?

Arista Networks subsidiaries include Awake Security Inc, Big Switch Networks Inc, Metamako Holding Pty Ltd, Mojo Networks Inc, ANET LLC, Arista Acquisition Australia Pty Limited, Arista Networks Australia Pty Ltd, and more.

Who are Arista Networks' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Arista Networks include Park National Corp OH (0.03%), Kera Capital Partners Inc. (0.01%), Fiduciary Financial Group LLC and Doliver Advisors LP. Insiders that own company stock include Daniel Scheinman, Anshul Sadana, Ita M Brennan, Charles H Giancarlo, Kenneth Duda, Yvonne Wassenaar, Jayshree Ullal, Kelly Bodnar Battles, Marc Taxay and John F Mccool.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Arista Networks?

Shares of ANET stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Arista Networks own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Arista Networks investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Salesforce (CRM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Today: 7/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Computer Hardware
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ANET
• CIK: 1596532
• Web: www.arista.com
• Phone: (408) 547-5500
• Fax: 408-538-8920
• Employees: 4,412
• Year Founded: 2004

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $109.33
• High Stock Price Target: $130.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $87.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +6.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.68
• Research Coverage: 19 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.36
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 43.36
• Forward P/E Ratio: 46.57
• P/E Growth: 2.95
• Net Income: $2.85 billion
• Net Margins: 40.72%
• Pretax Margin: 47.03%
• Return on Equity: 30.48%
• Return on Assets: 21.72%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.93
• Quick Ratio: 3.31

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $7.00 billion
• Price / Sales: 18.37
• Cash Flow: $2.12 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 48.43
• Book Value: $7.93 per share
• Price / Book: 12.92

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,255,920,000
• Free Float: 1,213,345,000
• Market Cap: $128.66 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.40