Arista Networks (NYSEANET) beat analyst estimates for second-quarter financial results Tuesday after market close.
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Here are the key highlights.
Arista Networks Q2 Earnings
Arista Networks reported second-quarter revenue of $3.04 billion, up 37.7% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a Street consensus estimate of $2.82 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
This marked the first $3 billion or more revenue quarter for the company in history.
Earnings per share for the quarter were $1.02, beating a Street consensus estimate of 89 cents per share.
“Our second quarter 2026 reflects strong, broad-based growth, with revenue up 37.7% and EPS up 39.7%. This performance underscores the strength of our market position and the continued dedication of our global team,” Arista Chief Financial Officer Chantelle Breithaupt said.
What’s Next for Arista
The company recently introduced 1.6 Tbps AI fabric platforms, optimized for “scale-up, scale-out, and scale-across networks.”
“As we deliver our first $3 billion quarter in Q2 2026, it is clear that our Arista 2.0 platform strategy is compelling,” Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal said. “Customers see networking as the central nervous system for infrastructure from the client to campus to data and AI centers.”
Guidance from Arista calls for third-quarter revenue of $3.3 billion, higher than a Street estimate of $2.94 billion, according to Benzinga Pro.
The company expects third-quarter adjusted EPS in a range of $1.06 to $1.08, versus a Street estimate of 91 cents per share.
Arista Stock Price Action
Arista stock is up 7.68% to $205.51 in after-hours trading Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $114.52 to $194.35. The stock is at all-time highs in after-hours trading and looks to maintain the momentum heading into Wednesday.
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