ANET
NEUTRAL
$136.34
Live
Arista Networks, Inc. · NYSE
Target $163.79
(+20.1%)
$59.43
52W Range
$164.94
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$171.69B
P/E
52.64
ROE
31.7%
Profit margin
39.7%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
78%
ANET exhibits strong financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, indicating robust operational performance and balance sheet strength. Despite this, the stock trades at a significant premium to both the Graham Number ($23.47) and intrinsic value estimate ($76.41), currently priced at $136.34, reflecting high growth expectations. Solid profitability metrics—such as a 39.73% profit margin and 31.74% ROE—are offset by rich valuation multiples and bearish insider activity, including $26.43M in net selling over the past six months. While earnings have consistently beaten estimates with strong YoY growth (25.0%), the lack of dividend and elevated P/E (52.64) relative to peers suggest limited margin of safety.
Key Strengths
Exceptional profitability with gross margin of 64.34%, operating margin of 42.38%, and net margin of 39.73%
Strong financial health indicated by Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and current ratio of 3.25
Consistent earnings outperformance: 24 out of 25 quarters beat estimates, averaging +11.8% surprise over the last 12 quarters
Robust revenue growth of 27.50% YoY, outpacing most peers in the technology hardware sector
High return on equity (31.74%) and return on assets (14.66%), signaling efficient capital allocation
Key Risks
Extremely rich valuation: P/E of 52.64 and Price/Book of 14.42 significantly above sector averages
Bearish insider sentiment with $26.43M in net insider selling over the last 6 months, including multiple CEO and executive sales
No Altman Z-Score available, limiting ability to assess bankruptcy risk using this model
Stock trades at nearly double its intrinsic value estimate ($76.41) and over 5x the Graham Number ($23.47), increasing downside risk
Technical trend score of 0/100 suggests short-term bearish momentum despite long-term price appreciation
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$85.0
-37.7% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
65
Strong
40
85
90
88
20
AI Verdict
Moderately bullish on fundamentals, but constrained by valuation and insider behavior
Key drivers: High Piotroski F-Score, Consistent earnings beats, Strong ROE and margins, Rich valuation multiples, Bearish insider activity
Confidence
85%
Value
40/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Intrinsic value estimate of $76.41 provides floor support in growth scenario
Watchpoints
- Current price ($136.34) is 78% above intrinsic value estimate
- Graham Number ($23.47) is extremely low, indicating poor defensive value
- P/E of 52.64 is high even for a growth tech stock
Future
85/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 27.50% YoY revenue growth
- 25.0% YoY EPS growth
- Q/Q EPS growth of 14.00%
- Analyst target price of $163.79 implies 20% upside
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
90/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 24 out of 25 quarters beat earnings estimates
- Average earnings surprise of +11.8% over recent history
- 5-year price return of +609.0% demonstrates strong momentum
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
88/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 indicates excellent financial health
- Current ratio of 3.25 and quick ratio of 2.48 show strong liquidity
Watchpoints
- No Altman Z-Score available limits comprehensive risk assessment
Dividend
20/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- Dividend Strength score of 0/100
- No dividend yield or payout history
- Payout ratio is 0.00%
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$136.34
Analyst Target
$163.79
Upside/Downside
+20.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ANET and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ANET
Arista Networks, Inc.
Primary
|
+609.0% | +347.9% | +5.6% | +19.3% | +4.3% | +5.0% |
|
SHOP
Shopify Inc.
Peer
|
+14.5% | +166.6% | +56.8% | -16.9% | +6.0% | +18.4% |
|
CRM
Salesforce, Inc.
Peer
|
-13.6% | -5.4% | -30.0% | -21.1% | -3.2% | +2.0% |
|
APH
Amphenol Corporation
Peer
|
+376.2% | +290.2% | +93.7% | +44.2% | +9.5% | -2.2% |
|
KLAC
KLA Corporation
Peer
|
+346.8% | +279.1% | +118.2% | +36.9% | -4.1% | -6.0% |
ANE
Arista Networks, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+609.0%
3Y
+347.9%
1Y
+5.6%
6M
+19.3%
1M
+4.3%
1W
+5.0%
SHO
Shopify Inc.
Peer
5Y
+14.5%
3Y
+166.6%
1Y
+56.8%
6M
-16.9%
1M
+6.0%
1W
+18.4%
CRM
Salesforce, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-13.6%
3Y
-5.4%
1Y
-30.0%
6M
-21.1%
1M
-3.2%
1W
+2.0%
APH
Amphenol Corporation
Peer
5Y
+376.2%
3Y
+290.2%
1Y
+93.7%
6M
+44.2%
1M
+9.5%
1W
-2.2%
KLA
KLA Corporation
Peer
5Y
+346.8%
3Y
+279.1%
1Y
+118.2%
6M
+36.9%
1M
-4.1%
1W
-6.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
52.64
Forward P/E
40.58
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
14.42
P/S Ratio
20.32
EV/Revenue
19.13
EV/EBITDA
44.01
Market Cap
$171.69B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
39.73%
Operating Margin
42.38%
Gross Margin
64.34%
ROE
31.74%
ROA
14.66%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+27.5%
Earnings Growth
+15.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+14.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
3.25
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.48
Excellent
Cash/Share
$8.03
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-12
$N/A
2025-11-04
$0.75
+5.0% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.73
+12.4% surprise
2025-05-06
$0.65
+10.0% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing ANET against 565 companies in the Technology sector
(45 bullish, 197 neutral, 323 bearish)
P/E Ratio
52.64
This Stock
vs
82.88
Sector Avg
-36.5%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
31.74%
This Stock
vs
-33.47%
Sector Avg
-194.8%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
39.73%
This Stock
vs
-11.75%
Sector Avg
-438.2%
(Weaker)
Revenue Growth
27.5%
This Stock
vs
4383.21%
Sector Avg
-99.4%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.25
This Stock
vs
3.59
Sector Avg
-9.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ANET
Arista Networks, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $171.69B | 52.64 | 31.7% | 39.7% | $136.34 | |
|
SHOP
Shopify Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $170.62B | 139.52 | 9.8% | 10.7% | $131.15 | Compare |
|
CRM
Salesforce, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $174.91B | 23.69 | 12.4% | 18.0% | $186.67 | Compare |
|
APH
Amphenol Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $184.82B | 50.84 | 34.8% | 18.2% | $150.99 | Compare |
|
KLAC
KLA Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $193.46B | 42.94 | 100.7% | 35.8% | $1472.41 | Compare |
ANET
Arista Networks, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$171.7B
P/E
52.6
ROE
31.7%
Price
$136.34
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | DUDA KENNETH | President | Option Exercise | 30,000 | $105,450 |
| 2026-01-20 | DUDA KENNETH | President | Sale | 56,000 | $7,192,212 |
| 2026-01-02 | GIANCARLO CHARLES H | Director | Sale | 8,000 | $1,070,291 |
| 2025-12-17 | DUDA KENNETH | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 30,000 | $105,450 |
| 2025-12-17 | DUDA KENNETH | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 56,000 | $6,896,722 |
| 2025-12-01 | GIANCARLO CHARLES H | Director | Sale | 8,000 | $1,024,749 |
| 2025-11-25 | ULLAL JAYSHREE | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 24,042 | $2,994,534 |
| 2025-11-21 | BATTLES KELLY BODNAR | Director | Sale | 422 | $49,436 |
| 2025-11-20 | TEMPLETON MARK B | Director | Stock Award | 971 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | CHEW LEWIS | Director | Stock Award | 971 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | WASSENAAR YVONNE | Director | Stock Award | 971 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | GIANCARLO CHARLES H | Director | Stock Award | 971 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | BATTLES KELLY BODNAR | Director | Stock Award | 971 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | BREITHAUPT CHANTELLE YVETTE | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 10,916 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | LAVENDER ROBERT G | Director | Stock Award | 807 | - |
DUDA KENNETH
President
2026-01-20
30,000 shares
·
$105,450
DUDA KENNETH
President
2026-01-20
56,000 shares
·
$7,192,212
GIANCARLO CHARLES H
Director
2026-01-02
8,000 shares
·
$1,070,291
DUDA KENNETH
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-17
30,000 shares
·
$105,450
DUDA KENNETH
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-17
56,000 shares
·
$6,896,722
GIANCARLO CHARLES H
Director
2025-12-01
8,000 shares
·
$1,024,749
ULLAL JAYSHREE
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-25
24,042 shares
·
$2,994,534
BATTLES KELLY BODNAR
Director
2025-11-21
422 shares
·
$49,436
TEMPLETON MARK B
Director
2025-11-20
971 shares
CHEW LEWIS
Director
2025-11-20
971 shares
WASSENAAR YVONNE
Director
2025-11-20
971 shares
GIANCARLO CHARLES H
Director
2025-11-20
971 shares
BATTLES KELLY BODNAR
Director
2025-11-20
971 shares
BREITHAUPT CHANTELLE YVETTE
Chief Financial Officer
2025-11-20
10,916 shares
LAVENDER ROBERT G
Director
2025-11-20
807 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
25 analysts
Piper Sandler
2026-01-05
Neutral
Overweight
Morgan Stanley
2025-12-17
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2025-11-05
Overweight
Overweight
Piper Sandler
2025-11-05
Neutral
Neutral
Rosenblatt
2025-11-05
Neutral
Neutral
Morgan Stanley
2025-10-10
Overweight
Overweight
Needham
2025-09-16
Buy
Buy
Melius Research
2025-09-12
Buy
Buy
Goldman Sachs
2025-09-12
Buy
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2025-09-12
Overweight
Overweight
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