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Arista Networks(ANET)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 77 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+20.86% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$210.97
10/08/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ANET

10/08/2026: ANET (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 77 days. Simulated Profits (20.86%). Updated daily EoD!

Arista Networks is a prominent provider of high-performance cloud networking hardware and software, known for its scalable switches and proprietary EOS platform. The company has a leading position in the hyperscale data center market, consistently capturing value from the rising demand for high-bandwidth connectivity. Its primary growth opportunity lies in enabling massive AI computing clusters through its specialized networking solutions. However, investors should remain mindful of risks including high customer concentration among cloud giants, intense competition from companies like NVIDIA and Cisco, and potential valuation sensitivity. Arista may be best suited for growth-oriented investors who monitor trends in AI infrastructure and data center expansion.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitArista's history of sustained revenue growth and leadership in data center tech appeals to those seeking capital appreciation.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock frequently aligns with bullish trends in cloud and AI infrastructure.
Value investorMixed fitThe company often trades at a premium valuation relative to traditional networking peers due to its growth profile.
Dividend investorWeak fitArista does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitThe stock's volatility and reliance on hyperscale capital spending introduce risks that may exceed conservative thresholds.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highHigh-growth tech stocks often experience sharp price corrections during market downturns.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe market often prices Arista for high future growth, leaving little room for error in earnings misses.
Competition risk (AI competition)HighIncreased competition from NVIDIA in high-speed AI cluster networking could threaten long-term margins.
Business qualityStrongArista has demonstrated an ability to maintain high margins through superior software integration.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide a source of yield for investors.
Execution riskMediumThe ability to keep pace with rapid shifts toward specialized AI-networking requirements is critical.

Price Behavior

Hockey-Stick Growth
PRICE PATH

Hockey-Stick Growth

The stock demonstrates a Hockey-Stick Growth price path pattern.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 69.53%
Avg. Invested days 47
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ANET receives a 5-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, strong company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ANET has strong overall fundamentals (5 stars), with strong financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+23.1%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ANET's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $4.3B (47.2% of revenue). Operating efficiency is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 5-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is ANET's strongest growth driver at +28.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Earnings growth (+23.1%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+15.7%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 73.3% and approximately 83.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 17.25% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.25%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 5.45%
State Street Corp 3.82%
FMR Inc 3.75%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.18%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ANET generates approximately $641 of gross profit, $428 of operating income, and $472 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 17.37%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ANET has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 272.21B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 68.09
1Y Target Price 242.55
Price to earnings Ratio 68.09
1Y Target Price 242.55
Volume (30-day avg) 4.7M shares
Beta 1.6
52 Weeks Range 114.52 - 217.32
Updated Date 10/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 114.52 - 217.32
Updated Date 10/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Product RevenueSwitches, routers, and other networking hardware equipment.This is the primary way the company makes money—by selling hardware that enables data center connectivity.
Service RevenueTechnical support, software updates, and maintenance contracts.This provides recurring revenue that stabilizes the company's income stream over time.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 68.09
Forward PE 39.22
Enterprise Value 243.28B
Price to Sales(TTM) 25.82
Enterprise Value 243.28B
Price to Sales(TTM) 25.82
Enterprise Value to Revenue 23.08
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 52.44
Shares Outstanding 1.26B
Shares Floating 1.05B
Shares Outstanding 1.26B
Shares Floating 1.05B
Percent Insiders 17.25
Percent Institutions 73.32

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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