Is Arista Networks Inc. overvalued?

In our latest published analysis dated 2026-05-09, ANET looks meaningfully undervalued. The price recorded at analysis is USD 142 versus a composite fair-value midpoint of USD 184 (range USD 104–USD 276), implying roughly 30.1% upside to the midpoint at that date.

What is ANET's fair value?

Our latest published report, analyzed 2026-05-09, gives ANET a composite fair-value range of USD 104–USD 276, with a midpoint of USD 184. The range is triangulated across multiple valuation models and weighted by reliability for Arista Networks Inc.'s archetype; it is a dated research output, not a live price.

Should I buy ANET now?

Our latest published rating for ANET, analyzed 2026-05-09, is Strong Buy with a confidence score of 88/100. Arista Networks Inc. looks meaningfully undervalued at the analysis-date price of USD 142 versus a fair-value midpoint of USD 184. This is research for educational purposes, not personalized investment advice.

What are the biggest risks for ANET?

The top risks our latest published report dated 2026-05-09 flags for Arista Networks Inc. are: InfiniBand Dominance; Hyperscaler Capex Contraction; Commoditization Collapse.

What is ANET's rating?

Our latest published rating for ANET, analyzed 2026-05-09, is Strong Buy, with a confidence score of 88/100 and a moat score of 9/10. It reflects the composite fair-value range (USD 104–USD 276) versus the price recorded at analysis (USD 142).

What archetype is ANET?

In the latest published report analyzed 2026-05-09, Arista Networks Inc. is classified as a hyper-growth stock. Archetype determines how every downstream parameter — discount rate, terminal growth, deceleration curve, terminal multiple, scenario probability weights, scorecard weights, and which valuation models are prioritized — is calibrated for ANET.

What is ANET's free cash flow?

Free cash flow for Arista Networks Inc. (ANET) is computed as operating cash flow minus capital expenditure. We report both the absolute level and the FCF margin against revenue, with five years of trajectory.

Is ANET burning cash?

Operating cash flow is the primary signal: when OCF is negative or significantly below net income, the cash-flow subsection flags the divergence and traces the cause to working-capital, deferred-revenue, or earnings-quality effects.

What does ANET spend on capex?

Capital expenditure is reported as a percentage of revenue alongside the absolute number. Heavy investment phases are separated from harvesting phases so reinvestment intent is legible.

How does ANET return cash to shareholders?

The financing activity row tracks dividends paid, share repurchases, and net debt issuance. Together with FCF, it answers whether buybacks and dividends are funded organically or by issuing debt.

ANET cash flow: operating, investing, financing

Latest published researchAnalyzed 2026-05-09; report age: historical; sources: unverified. Age and source freshness are disclosed but do not remove the latest published report from discovery or indexing. Prices and valuation figures are the analysis-date snapshot, not a live quote.

Direct answer

Arista Networks is a premier hyper-growth compounder in data center networking, benefiting significantly from cloud computing expansion and AI infrastructure tailwinds. Its software-driven EOS model drives industry-leading margins and robust revenue growth. Anchored heavily on forward earnings (60% weight) to capture near-term momentum, our composite fair value lands tightly at $184.49, implying substantial 30% upside. Elite ROIC and robust structural demand perfectly justify the aggressive valuation architecture. Fair value range: low $104, high $276, with mid-point at $184.

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ANET cash flow questions

Free cash flow for Arista Networks Inc. (ANET) is computed as operating cash flow minus capital expenditure. We report both the absolute level and the FCF margin against revenue, with five years of trajectory.

FAQ

ANET — frequently asked questions

In our latest published analysis dated 2026-05-09, ANET looks meaningfully undervalued. The price recorded at analysis is USD 142 versus a composite fair-value midpoint of USD 184 (range USD 104–USD 276), implying roughly 30.1% upside to the midpoint at that date.

Metric	Current	Trigger threshold
Sequential decline in revenue from top hyperscaler accounts.	Monitor	Deterioration versus the report thesis
Operating margins breaking structurally below the 40% threshold.	Monitor	Deterioration versus the report thesis
Spiking inventory days suggesting stalled 800G upgrades.	Monitor

Line item	2021-12-31	2022-12-31	2023-12-31	2024-12-31	2025-12-31	Trend
Revenue	$2.95B	$4.38B+48.5%	$5.86B+33.8%	$7.00B+19.5%	—	+24.1%
Gross profit	$1.88B	$2.68B	$3.63B	$4.49B	—	+24.3%
Operating income	$924.7M	$1.53B	$2.26B	$2.94B	—	+33.6%
Net income	$840.9M	$1.35B+60.5%	$2.09B+54.8%	$2.85B+36.4%	—	+35.7%
EPS (diluted)	—	$1.07	$1.65	$2.23	$2.75	+26.7%
EBITDA	$975.1M	$1.59B	$2.33B	$3.01B	—	+32.5%
R&D	$586.8M	$728.4M	$854.9M	$996.7M	—	+14.2%
SG&A	$369.3M	$420.2M	$518.1M	$550.0M	—	+10.5%

ANET cash flow questions

ANET — frequently asked questions

ANET Arista Networks Inc. fair value $104–$276

§1 Executive summary

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§2 Bear case

InfiniBand Dominance

Hyperscaler Capex Contraction

Commoditization Collapse

§3 Financial history

Income statement — last six periods

Quality scores

Numbers analysis

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