Arista Networks (ANET) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$121.46 +1.51 (+1.26%)

As of 01/21/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Arista Networks - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
13

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Arista Networks in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for ANET.

Consensus Price Target

$105.83
-12.87% Downside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Arista Networks, the average price target is $105.83. The highest price target for ANET is $135.00, while the lowest price target for ANET is $80.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -12.87% from the current price of $121.46.

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ANET Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	1 Month Ago 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	3 Months Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24	1 Year Ago 1/23/23 to 1/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$105.83	$100.70	$92.38	$57.50
Forecasted Upside	-12.87% Downside	-10.95% Downside	-6.59% Downside	-12.23% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

ANET Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ANET Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Arista Networks Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Arista Networks	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.71	2.68	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-12.87% Downside	250.22% Upside	11.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ANET News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/17/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Michael Ng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$120.00 ➝ $135.00	+12.05%
1/17/2025	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars	Amit Daryanani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $130.00	+8.76%
12/17/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$102.50 ➝ $118.00	+2.48%
12/4/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$495.00 ➝ $125.00	+18.51%
11/8/2024	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$66.25 ➝ $80.00	-20.09%
11/8/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$92.25 ➝ $106.25	+5.93%
11/8/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$86.25 ➝ $105.25	-2.45%
10/30/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$97.50 ➝ $115.00	+15.31%
10/8/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$96.25 ➝ $115.00	+15.05%
7/31/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$83.75 ➝ $85.00	-0.42%
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7/31/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$85.00 ➝ $95.00	+22.02%
7/31/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$93.75 ➝ $93.75	+20.22%
7/17/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$87.25 ➝ $108.00	+26.40%
6/20/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$80.00 ➝ $95.00	+11.35%
6/14/2024	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
2/13/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform
2/13/2024	JMP Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$81.25	+15.60%
1/8/2024	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$75.00	+20.33%
10/31/2023	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
8/2/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$48.75 ➝ $56.25	+24.94%
7/20/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$52.50	+19.14%
5/2/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$36.50 ➝ $37.75	-5.72%
2/14/2023	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$45.25 ➝ $47.00	+38.24%
2/14/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$53.00 ➝ $56.25	+65.44%

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Should I Buy Arista Networks Stock? ANET Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, January 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Arista Networks pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Arista Networks
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Arista Networks, Inc.:

Strong Earnings Performance: Arista Networks, Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.60 for the latest quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.52, indicating robust financial health and effective management.
Significant Revenue Growth: The company achieved a revenue of $1.81 billion, surpassing expectations and reflecting a 20% increase year-over-year, showcasing its ability to expand in a competitive market.
High Return on Equity: With a return on equity of 30.52%, Arista Networks, Inc. demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is attractive to investors looking for strong performance metrics.
Current Stock Price: The stock is currently trading at approximately $113.33, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable price point given its recent performance.
Positive Analyst Ratings: The stock has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating confidence in its future performance and potential for price appreciation.

Arista Networks
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Arista Networks, Inc. for these reasons:

Recent Stock Price Decline: The stock has seen a decrease of 1.9% recently, which may raise concerns about short-term volatility and market sentiment.
High Price-to-Earnings Ratio: With a P/E ratio of 55.03, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Insider Selling Activity: Recent insider sales, including significant transactions by directors, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term prospects, potentially influencing investor sentiment negatively.
Market Volatility: The stock has experienced fluctuations in trading volume, with a recent session showing a 74% decline from average volume, indicating potential instability in investor interest.
Mixed Analyst Opinions: While many analysts have a "buy" rating, there are also hold and sell ratings, suggesting a divided outlook on the stock's future performance.

ANET Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Arista Networks is $105.83, with a high forecast of $135.00 and a low forecast of $80.00.
: 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Arista Networks in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ANET shares.
: According to analysts, Arista Networks's stock has a predicted downside of -12.87% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Arista Networks has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Rosenblatt Securities, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Arista Networks more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Arista Networks is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how ANET compares to other companies.

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Arista Networks (ANET) Stock Forecast & Price Target