Arista Networks Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 0/6
Arista Networks does not have a record of paying a dividend.
Key information
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Dividend yield
0.4%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.4% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | n/a |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 22
Arista Networks: Buy The Margin Anxiety Selloff
Summary I believe Arista Networks’ AI networking business remains demand-driven, with supply constraints currently limiting revenue realization rather than weakening orders. In my view, the ANET's recent gross margin pressure is largely mix-related and does not change the company’s long-term operating leverage story. I see the recent selloff as an attractive opportunity, as Arista remains well-positioned to benefit from continued hyperscaler AI infrastructure spending. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 20
ANET: Ethernet AI Backend Share Gains Will Drive Future Premium Multiple
Analysts have raised their price target on Arista Networks to $188.20 from $180.33, citing broad Street optimism around the company's role in Ethernet based AI data centers, emerging "thematic AI growth vectors" such as inference workloads, and potential share gains across AI backend and campus networking. Analyst Commentary Street research around Arista Networks is clustered around the same core idea, that Ethernet based AI data centers, inference heavy workloads, and share opportunities in AI backend and campus networking are central to the long term story.Analysis Article • May 13
We Think Arista Networks' (NYSE:ANET) Solid Earnings Are Understated
Despite posting healthy earnings, Arista Networks, Inc.'s ( NYSE:ANET ) stock has been quite weak. We have done some...Narrative Update • May 02
ANET: AI Data Center Demand And Hyperscaler Ties Support Premium Multiple
Arista Networks' updated analyst price target framework edges higher to reflect slightly stronger modeled revenue growth and a richer assumed future P/E multiple, with analysts citing sustained enthusiasm around AI data center demand, hyperscaler relationships, and recent bullish initiations and target increases across major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Arista Networks clusters around AI data center exposure, hyperscaler demand and the company’s role in Ethernet based switching for large scale training and inference clusters.
Narrative Update • Apr 18
ANET: AI Data Centers And XPO Execution Will Drive Future Networking Upside
Arista Networks' fair value estimate has edged up by about $0.44 per share as analysts factor in slightly higher modeled revenue growth, wider profit margins, and a lower future P/E assumption, supported by a recent wave of higher price targets and upbeat views on its AI data center positioning and XPO strategy. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Arista Networks has leaned clearly positive, with a cluster of price target increases and fresh coverage that centers on the company’s role in AI data centers and its XPO strategy.
New Narrative • Apr 16
Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET): The "AI Architect" and the FY2026 Terabit Breakthrough
Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) , the definitive leader in data-driven networking for the AI era, delivered a historic performance as of Thursday, April 16, 2026 , solidifying its role as the "Better" and essential plumbing of the generative AI revolution.Narrative Update • Apr 03
ANET: AI Data Center Demand Will Sustain Premium Multiple Over Time
Analysts have lifted Arista Networks' fair value estimate by about $13 to $176.46, citing higher expected revenue tied to AI data center demand and continued bullish price target moves from multiple research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a cluster of positive views around Arista Networks, centered on its role in AI data centers and large cloud deployments, while also flagging execution and competitive risks investors should keep in mind.
Narrative Update • Mar 20
ANET: Fair Value View Will Balance AI Datacenter Demand And Execution Risk
Arista Networks' fair value estimate has been adjusted slightly higher to $149.15, with analysts attributing the move to a modest change in expected revenue growth and continued interest in the company's AI focused data center networking position, as reflected in a series of recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Arista Networks centers on its role in AI focused data center networking, with several firms updating coverage and price targets.Narrative Update • Mar 06
ANET: Diversified AI Compute And 6GW Buildout Will Drive Networking Upside
The analyst price target for Arista Networks has been raised from $194.25 to $207.07 as analysts point to stronger AI related networking demand, including benefits from diversified compute spending and large scale data center deployments tied to recent hyperscaler and chipmaker partnerships. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are highlighting Arista Networks as a key beneficiary of large scale AI data center build outs, especially where cloud platforms and chipmakers are broadening their compute choices beyond a single vendor.Narrative Update • Feb 20
ANET: Fair Value View Balances AI Data Center Upside And Execution Risk
Analysts have lifted their Arista Networks fair value estimate from $113.17 to $149.06, pointing to higher assumed revenue growth, a slightly adjusted discount rate, firmer profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple as key drivers behind the new target range, which is supported by recent price target increases across multiple Wall Street firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Arista Networks has centered on refreshed price targets and how AI related spending might influence demand for the company’s networking products.Narrative Update • Feb 06
ANET: Cross Vendor AI Networking For AI Data Centers Will Drive Upside
Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their fair value estimate for Arista Networks to about $194 per share, citing ongoing work to build a cross vendor AI networking ecosystem, expectations for medium term revenue growth, and sensitivity to valuation as operating margins are anticipated to dip slightly next year. Analyst Commentary Recent research suggests that Arista Networks is increasingly viewed as a key beneficiary of growing AI networking demand, with some bullish analysts flagging its role in a cross vendor ecosystem that links AI networks with computing infrastructure.Narrative Update • Jan 23
ANET: Cross Vendor AI Networking Ecosystem Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Arista Networks by a small amount, citing a still-strong AI networking ecosystem, high medium term revenue growth, slightly softer operating margins, and a valuation they view as expensive. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on Arista Networks highlights a mix of caution on valuation and margins alongside confidence in the company’s role in AI networking.Narrative Update • Jan 09
ANET: AI Networking Ecosystem Will Support Future Upside Despite Margin Concerns
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Arista Networks from $130.00 to about $193.28, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly higher discount rates, modestly softer margin expectations, and ongoing AI driven growth potential despite recent debates on valuation and rating changes. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a mix of enthusiasm and caution around Arista Networks, with bullish analysts focused on the company’s role in AI networking and more conservative views pointing to valuation and margin pressures.Narrative Update • Dec 25
ANET: AI Networking Demand Will Sustain Premium Multiple Despite Moderating Margins
Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Arista Networks to $171, citing continued AI driven networking demand and solid, though slightly slower, growth and margin profiles that support maintaining a premium valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a balanced but still constructive view on Arista Networks, with analysts weighing accelerating AI driven demand against slowing growth rates and a rich valuation.Narrative Update • Dec 11
ANET: AI Networking Demand Will Sustain High Margins Despite Future Normalization Concerns
Analysts have modestly raised their price targets for Arista Networks into the mid to high $170s, citing sustained AI driven networking demand, resilient high margin profiles despite slightly softer long term margin guidance, and upgraded multi year revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Street research remains broadly constructive on Arista Networks, with most firms lifting price targets to reflect stronger medium term growth and sustained AI networking tailwinds, even as some caution emerges around valuation and future margin normalization.Narrative Update • Nov 27
ANET: AI Demand Will Sustain High Margin Momentum Despite Rising Competition
Arista Networks’ analyst price target has edged up slightly to around $164, as analysts cite ongoing revenue and profit margin strength. This comes despite conservative margin forecasts and a more competitive AI networking environment.Narrative Update • Nov 13
ANET: AI Networking Momentum Will Drive Long-Term Revenue Strength
Arista Networks’ fair value estimate has increased modestly from $159.80 to $163.87, as analysts cite ongoing momentum in AI networking and manageable adjustments to revenue growth and profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research presents a mixed outlook for Arista Networks, reflecting optimism about its AI-driven growth potential as well as concerns about valuation and future profit margins.Narrative Update • Oct 30
Future AI Networking Demand Will Support Expansion Amid Margin Uncertainties
Arista Networks' analyst price target has been raised modestly, with updated estimates reflecting improved growth and margin outlooks as analysts cite continued strength in AI networking demand and reassuring long-term guidance. Analyst Commentary Following recent company updates and strong industry trends, Wall Street analysts have weighed in on Arista Networks, offering both bullish and bearish perspectives.Narrative Update • Oct 15
Adoption Of AI And Open Ethernet Will Expand Future Markets
The analyst price target for Arista Networks has increased from approximately $156 to $160, as analysts cite ongoing strong demand, resilient long-term growth projections, and positive sentiment following recent updates in margin and revenue outlooks. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates have highlighted both optimism and caution regarding Arista Networks’ long-term prospects and valuation following new guidance and price target changes.Narrative Update • Sep 26
Adoption Of AI And Open Ethernet Will Expand Future Markets
Analysts have raised Arista Networks’ price target, now $156.38 (up from $142.63), driven by confidence in stronger long-term revenue growth and continued outperformance in AI and cloud infrastructure, although near-term caution remains due to margin normalization and recent share price strength. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are raising price targets due to Arista's upwardly revised 2026 revenue outlook (about 20% growth to $10.5B) and company guidance for sustained mid-teens long-term sales growth, along with robust gross and EBIT margins.Narrative Update • Sep 11
Adoption Of AI And Open Ethernet Will Expand Future Markets
Arista Networks' price target was raised to $142.63 as strong Q2 results, accelerating product billings, and optimism for AI and cloud-driven growth outweighed concerns over a near-term run-up, with analysts seeing upside on pullbacks. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite strong Q2 results, with product billings accelerating above 50% growth at large scale and upside performance across all business metrics.Narrative Update • Aug 07
Adoption Of AI And Open Ethernet Will Expand Future Markets
Arista Networks’ fair value estimate has increased, reflecting stronger expected revenue growth and a higher future P/E multiple, resulting in the analyst price target rising from $111.62 to $133.46. What's in the News Arista Networks provided revenue guidance for Q3 2025, expecting $2.25 billion.Analysis Article • Jul 20
Arista Networks Inc (NYSE:ANET) Looks Just Right With A 30% Price Jump
Arista Networks Inc ( NYSE:ANET ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 30% gain in the last month alone...Seeking Alpha • Apr 28
Arista Networks Q1 Preview: AI-Powered Load Balancing And Observability
Summary I reiterate a "Strong Buy" on Arista Networks Inc., driven by structural growth from Microsoft and Meta CAPEX spendings, with a fair value of $106 per share. Arista's AI-powered services and seamless integration of EOS software with network hardware position it well for AI and cloud workloads. Strong growth in data center networking and new areas like load balancing and observability forecast 20% annual revenue growth and 20bps margin expansion. Key risks include tariffs and CAPEX volatility from Microsoft and Meta, but I remain confident in ANET's ability to navigate these challenges. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNew Narrative • Apr 08
800 Gigabit Ethernet And AI Centers Will Transform Business
Arista Networks' leadership in Ethernet technology and AI-driven solutions is expected to drive significant revenue and market share growth.Seeking Alpha • Mar 28
Arista: What Happens When The Cloud Titans Stop Firing The Capex Cannons?
Summary Arista Networks' stock has fallen ~25% YTD, entering bear market territory, with valuation still high despite recent declines. Arista's growth is heavily reliant on major customers like Meta and Microsoft, making it vulnerable to cyclical spending patterns as these companies have temporarily stepped up their capex spending. 35% of Arista's revenue is derived from Meta and Microsoft, with roughly ~50% from cloud titans overall, creating huge customer concentration. Margins are also facing downward pressure, with earnings growth expected at only 10% y/y in FY25, forcing the question of why Arista is worth a 30+ P/E ratio. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if ANET's dividend payments have been increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Arista Networks Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (ANET) | n/a |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Communications) | 1.7% |
| Analyst forecast (ANET) (up to 3 years) | 0% |
Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate ANET's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
High Dividend: Unable to evaluate ANET's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: Insufficient data to calculate ANET's payout ratio to determine if its dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as ANET has not reported any payouts.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/31 16:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Arista Networks, Inc. is covered by 60 analysts. 27 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |
| Benjamin Reitzes | Barclays |
| Timothy Long | Barclays |