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Arista Networks Stock Rises 5% After Earnings Beat
Why is Arista Networks stock up today?
Arista Networks (ANET) stock rose about 5% to about $179 on Wednesday after third-quarter sales jumped 58.5% to $3.66B and it forecast about $18.5B in 2027 sales on AI networking demand.
Key numbers
| Q3 revenue | $3.66B+58.5% YoY |
|---|---|
| Non-GAAP EPS | $1.20vs $0.77 a year ago |
| 2027 sales guidance | ~$18.5B+38–40% growth |
| 2027 AI fabrics revenue | ~$7Babout double 2026 |
| Q4 revenue guidance | $3.9–$4.0Bvs $3.66B in Q3 |
| ANET share price | $178.59+5.11% on Nov 4 |
What happened
Arista Networks (ANET) stock rose about 5% to about $179 on Wednesday after third-quarter sales jumped 58.5% to $3.66B and it forecast about $18.5B in 2027 sales on AI networking demand. Arista makes the network equipment that links computers inside data centers. Its sales were $2.31B a year earlier, and this was its fastest growth since it went public. Profit per share was $1.20, above the $1.08 analysts expected. Sales tied to AI networking are expected to double to about $7B in 2027.
Why it matters
Arista Networks' results show that AI spending is reaching beyond computer chips to the equipment that connects them. Companies building AI data centers need fast links between thousands of machines, and Arista sells that gear. Its forecast of 38% to 40% growth in 2027, to about $18.5B, suggests management expects that demand to last.
Who this affects
- MarketbullishMedium impact
- AI networking investors get a strong demand signal.
- CompanybullishHigh impact
- Shareholders gain as growth hits a post-IPO record.
- CompetitorsmixedLow impact
- Cisco was flat while Ciena fell 10% the same day.
- IndustrybullishMedium impact
- AI data-center networking spending is expected to keep growing.
Arista Networks vs Cisco, Ciena, Nvidia
How we got here
Arista shares close up 3.52% at $169.91 ahead of the earnings report.
Arista reports Q3 revenue of $3.66B, up 58.5%, and guides Q4 to $3.9–$4.0B.
Arista shares rise about 5% to near $179 as the 2027 AI outlook lands.
What to watch
- Whether Arista delivers Q4 revenue of $3.9–$4.0B and EPS of $1.26–$1.30.Q4 2026
- Whether AI fabrics revenue doubles to about $7B and 2027 sales reach about $18.5B.2027
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