A director at Arista Networks Inc. sold 422 shares of the company’s common stock on August 21, 2026, for a total of $79,057 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan initiated on June 10, 2025.
The sale occurred at share prices ranging from $184.7679 to $188.692, according to regulatory filings. The director retained 10,194 shares in Arista Networks following the transaction.
Arista Networks reported total revenue of $3.04 billion in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding the $2.83 billion consensus estimate and marking the company’s first quarter above $3 billion. Earnings per share reached $1.02, surpassing the anticipated $0.88.
The stock has gained 46% year-to-date and 47% over the past six months. Analysts have raised price targets in response to the results. UBS increased its target to $259, TD Cowen set its target at $250, BofA Securities adjusted its target to $240, and Evercore ISI raised its target to $250. BofA cited expectations of 38% revenue growth, compared with a prior forecast of 28% year-over-year growth, while Evercore ISI highlighted robust demand and an increased 2026 revenue outlook.
