ANET stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Arista Networks, Inc. currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $241.82 — +14.9% versus the last price of $210.50. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
ANET historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in ANET.
ANET annual returns by year
Congress trading in ANET
14 members of Congress have disclosed trading ANET — 14 purchases and 8 sales worth an estimated $249,500. Most recent disclosure: Jul 10, 2026.
See who in Congress traded ANET →Insider activity in ANET
ANET's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 294 sales ($799.5M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 6, 2026.
| Aug 6, 2026 | Bechtolsheim Andreas | 10% owner | Sell | $382,861 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Bechtolsheim Andreas | 10% owner | Sell | $1.1M |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Bechtolsheim Andreas | 10% owner | Sell | $7.1M |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Bechtolsheim Andreas | 10% owner | Sell | $9.7M |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Bechtolsheim Andreas | 10% owner | Sell | $1.6M |
About Arista Networks, Inc.
Arista Networks, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of data-driven, client to cloud networking solutions for AI, data center, campus, and routing environments in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. Its cloud networking solutions consist of Extensible Operating System (EOS), a publish-subscribe state-sharing networking operating system offered in combination with a set of network applications. The company offers data center, cloud and AI networking, cognitive adjacencies, and cognitive network software and services. It also provides post contract customer support services, such as technical support, hardware repair and replacement parts beyond standard warranty, bug fixes, patches, and upgrade services. The company serves a range of industries comprising internet companies, cloud service providers, financial services organizations, government agencies, media and entertainment, healthcare, oil and gas, education, manufacturing, industrial, and others. It markets and sells its products through distributors, system integrators, value-added resellers, and original equipment manufacturer partners, as well as through its direct sales force. Arista Networks, Inc. was formerly known as Arastra, Inc. and changed its name to Arista Networks, Inc. in October 2008. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
ANET Key Statistics
ANET in plain English
- P/E ratio (62.5) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of ANET's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (31.48%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (38.37%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend — ANET doesn't pay a meaningful dividend; the return here comes from the share price, not cash payouts.
ANET stock: frequently asked questions
What is Arista Networks, Inc.'s stock price today?
Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) last traded at $210.50 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $114.52 and $214.89.
Is ANET stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on ANET is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $241.82 — about +14.9% versus the current price of $210.50. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in ANET 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Arista Networks, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $42,269 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 4,127%, or 45.4% per year.
Does ANET pay a dividend?
No — Arista Networks, Inc. does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. Returns for shareholders come from changes in the share price.
What is ANET's P/E ratio?
ANET trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 62.5, and 40.8 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade ANET stock?
Yes — 14 members of Congress have disclosed trades in ANET under the STOCK Act, totaling 14 purchases and 8 sales worth an estimated $249,500.
What is Arista Networks, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Arista Networks, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol ANET on the NYSE.
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