ANET
Arista NetworksNYSEInformation TechnologyComputer HardwareSnapshot 2026-05-08
As of May 8, 2026, ANET has a composite score of 23.9 and a signal label of "mild favorable." This score is influenced by a high confidence level of 80.3 and strengths in quality (76.9) and management (58.5). However, the sector score is lower at 21.4, and the overall risk is labeled as "elevated" with a total risk score of 64.5. The analysis is provisional.
Price
Daily closes from AlphaVantage. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
Factor signals
Read top-to-bottom: thesis (is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold), watch flags (has something changed worth re-reading), and position context (how violent might the path be). Each pill is a parallel diagnostic — never aggregated into a single score.
Thesis
— is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold?Why this rank
- Direction share1.00
- Slope (norm)0.05
- Bonus0.00
Why this rank
Trailing four: 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3, 2026-Q1
Why this rank
Watch
— has something changed worth re-reading?Why this setup
EPS estimate $0.86 → $0.88 (+3.2% / 30d). 2 raised, 0 cut, 23 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d, 8 maintained. 90% of analysts rate Buy.
5 PT revisions / 30d. Avg target 18.0% above current price.
0 positive, 0 negative / 30d.
F4 · Management deep-dive — recent events, stated priorities, guidance track record
Recent 8-K events
5 material events in the last 24 months — top 5 listed below.
Stated priorities
3 priorityies extracted from earnings transcripts (as of 2026-05-08).
- 1.Achieve revenue growthgrowthbehind30% progressprovisional
5/6: “CEO: 'We surpassed $2B in revenue for the first time in Q1 2025 despite the unknowns around tariffs.'”
Why this status
Stated in 6 of last 6 quarters. Revenue grew from $1.930 billion in 2024-Q4 to $2.709 billion in 2026-Q1, showing consistent growth. The trajectory is delivering on management's stated priority of revenue growth.
- 2.Maintain strong gross marginscostbehind30% progress
2/12: “CFO: 'Non-GAAP gross margin between approximately 62-63%.'”
Why this status
Stated in 6 of last 6 quarters. Non-GAAP gross margin was 63.4% in 2025-Q4, showing a slight decline from previous quarters. Management's focus on maintaining strong gross margins shows limited progress, with margins slightly declining.
- 3.Sustain operating marginscostbehind30% progress
2/12: “CFO: 'Non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 46%.'”
Why this status
Stated in 6 of last 6 quarters. Non-GAAP operating margin was 47.5% in 2025-Q4, showing a slight decline from previous quarters. Management's focus on sustaining operating margins shows limited progress, with margins slightly declining.
Guidance track record
Insufficient guidance history for this ticker.
Position context
— how violent might the path be while I hold it?Why this risk level
Recent vol — 30d annualized 66%; 252d 53%.
Drawdown — Max 1y −28%. Bad day move −5%.
Beta to sector ETF (XLK) — 0.12 over 1y.
Liquidity — score 100/100.
Sub-scores — vol 12/100, drawdown 43/100, beta 12/100, earnings vol —.
via XLK
Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive — historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only — describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-05-08.
What changed
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
- No material changes since the prior snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-05-08
Management scorecard
How management runs the business — capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
What management is focused on
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
- #1
Achieve revenue growth
GrowthNew since 2026-05-04Focus on increasing revenue through strategic initiatives and market expansion.
On track →BehindStated in 6 of last 6 quarters. Revenue grew from $1.930 billion in 2024-Q4 to $2.709 billion in 2026-Q1, showing consistent growth. The trajectory is delivering on management's stated priority of revenue growth.
30%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'We surpassed $2B in revenue for the first time in Q1 2025 despite the unknowns around tariffs.'”Press releaseSource dated 2025-05-06Stated 6 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-05-04provisionalShow history (6)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“Revenue of $2.709 billion, an increase of 8.9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025.”
- 2025-Q4Press release
“Revenue of $2.488 billion, an increase of 7.8% compared to the third quarter of 2025.”
- 2025-Q3Press release
“Revenue of $2.308 billion, an increase of 4.7% compared to the second quarter of 2025.”
- 2025-Q2Press release
“Revenue of $2.205 billion, an increase of 10.0% compared to the first quarter of 2025.”
- 2025-Q1Press release
“Revenue of $2.005 billion, an increase of 3.9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.”
- 2024-Q4Press release
“Revenue of $1.930 billion, an increase of 6.6% compared to the third quarter of 2024.”
- #2
Maintain strong gross margins
CostNew since 2026-05-04Focus on sustaining high gross margins through operational efficiency and strategic pricing.
BehindStated in 6 of last 6 quarters. Non-GAAP gross margin was 63.4% in 2025-Q4, showing a slight decline from previous quarters. Management's focus on maintaining strong gross margins shows limited progress, with margins slightly declining.
Non-GAAP gross margin was 63.4% in 2025-Q430%CEO/CFO:“CFO: 'Non-GAAP gross margin between approximately 62-63%.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-12Stated 6 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-05-04Show history (6)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“Non-GAAP gross margin between approximately 62-63%.”
- 2025-Q4Press release
“Non-GAAP gross margin of 63.4%, compared to 65.2% in the third quarter of 2025.”
- 2025-Q3Press release
“Non-GAAP gross margin of 65.2%, compared to 65.6% in the second quarter of 2025.”
- 2025-Q2Press release
“Non-GAAP gross margin of 65.6%, compared to 64.1% in the first quarter of 2025.”
- 2025-Q1Press release
“Non-GAAP gross margin of 64.1%, compared to 64.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024.”
- 2024-Q4Press release
“Non-GAAP gross margin of 64.2%, compared to 64.6% in the third quarter of 2024.”
- #3
Sustain operating margins
CostNew since 2026-05-04Continue efforts to sustain high operating margins through cost management and efficiency.
BehindStated in 6 of last 6 quarters. Non-GAAP operating margin was 47.5% in 2025-Q4, showing a slight decline from previous quarters. Management's focus on sustaining operating margins shows limited progress, with margins slightly declining.
Non-GAAP operating margin was 47.5% in 2025-Q430%CEO/CFO:“CFO: 'Non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 46%.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-12Stated 6 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-05-04Show history (6)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“Non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 46%.”
- 2025-Q4Press release
“Non-GAAP operating margin of 47.5%, compared to 47.0% in the third quarter of 2025.”
- 2025-Q3Press release
“Non-GAAP operating margin of 48.6%, compared to 49.1% in the second quarter of 2025.”
- 2025-Q2Press release
“Non-GAAP operating margin of 48.8%, compared to 46.5% in the first quarter of 2025.”
- 2025-Q1Press release
“Non-GAAP operating margin of 47.8%, compared to 47.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024.”
- 2024-Q4Press release
“Non-GAAP operating margin of 47.0%, compared to 48.3% in the third quarter of 2024.”
How this stock is priced
Two ways to read price: against peers in the same business, and against the company's own history.
Looks more expensive than peers.
Around its own typical valuation.
P/E over the last 5 years
71 monthly pointsHow this compares
A side-by-side read on composite, valuation, and risk versus peers.
| Stock | Composite | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
ANET Arista Networks | +24 | full | elevated |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | +20 | full | moderate |
AAPL Apple Inc | +19 | full | moderate |
MSFT Microsoft | +27 | fair | elevated |
AVGO Broadcom | +11 | expensive | elevated |
Risk — how this stock moves
What a normal day looks like, what a bad day looks like, and the worst the last year has thrown at it.
What could change this view
Conditional scenarios — if X happens, the score would shift by about Y points. These are not predictions.
- If information_technology sector trend rises from +0.08 into 'improving' (>= +0.20)+5.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is raised (currently NEW as of 2026-05-05)+4.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is cut (currently NEW as of 2026-05-05)-8.0 pts
- If rates state reverses from -0.37 (negative) to +0.37 (positive)-7.3 pts
- If information_technology sector trend falls from +0.08 into 'weakening' (<= -0.20)-5.0 pts
Material updates
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
- 2026-05-054d agoItem 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition On May 5, 2026, Arista Networks, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. This information and Exhibit 99.1 are intended to be furnished under Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” and Item 9.01, “Financial Statements and Exhibits,” of Form 8-K and shall not b…
earnings preannouncementneutralscore 60 - 2026-02-122mo agoItem 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 12, 2026, Arista Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. This information and Exhibit 99.1 are intended to be furnished under Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” and Item 9.01, “Financial Statements and Exh…
earnings preannouncementneutralscore 9 - 2025-11-046mo agoItem 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition On November 4, 2025, Arista Networks, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. This information and Exhibit 99.1 are intended to be furnished under Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” and Item 9.01, “Financial Statements and Exhibits,” of Form 8-K and sh…
earnings preannouncementneutralscore 1 - 2025-09-088mo agoItem 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 5, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Arista Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Kenneth Duda, the Company’s current Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Engineering, as the Company’s President and Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Duda’s expanded role will oversee cloud and AI systems…
executive changeneutralscore 0 - 2025-08-059mo agoItem 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition On August 5, 2025, Arista Networks, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. This information and Exhibit 99.1 are intended to be furnished under Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” and Item 9.01, “Financial Statements and Exhibits,” of Form 8-K and shall not…
earnings preannouncementpositivescore 0
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