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ANET (ANET)
ANALYSIS REPORT #50 • 2026-02-26
Verdict
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Arista Networks (ANET) delivered a strong Q4 2025 performance, reporting adjusted EPS of $0.82 against an estimated $0.75 and revenue of $2.49 billion, surpassing the consensus of $2.38 billion. This represents a robust 28.9% year-over-year revenue growth. The company provided bullish forward guidance, raising its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $11.25 billion (25% growth) and doubling its 2026 AI networking revenue target to $3.25 billion. Q1 2026 revenue guidance also exceeded analyst expectations.
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TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: STAGE ANALYSIS
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