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Arista Networks director sells $79,057 in stock under pre-set plan

Kelly Bodnar Battles, a director at Arista Networks, sold 422 shares worth $79,057 on Aug. 21, 2026, at prices between $184.77 and $188.69 per share under a 10b5-1 plan established in June 2025.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 31 Aug 2026 · 22:08 · 1 min read
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Arista Networks director sells $79,057 in stock under pre-set plan

A director at Arista Networks Inc. sold 422 ordinary shares on Aug. 21, 2026, for a total value of $79,057, according to a regulatory filing.

Kelly Bodnar Battles executed the transaction at share prices ranging from $184.7679 to $188.692 per share, as part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan established on June 10, 2025. The filing indicates Battles retained 10,194 ordinary shares in the company following the sale.

Arista Networks reported quarterly revenue of $3.04 billion in Q2 2026, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.83 billion, while earnings per share reached $1.02 compared with the expected $0.88. The company’s year-to-date return stands at 46%, with a six-month return of 47%.

Analysts at UBS, TD Cowen, BofA Securities, and Evercore ISI have recently adjusted price targets for Arista Networks, reflecting the company’s strong financial performance. UBS raised its target to $259, TD Cowen set its target at $250, BofA Securities introduced a new target of $240, and Evercore ISI also raised its target to $250.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Priya Anand
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Priya covers listed equities and corporate earnings, reading quarterly results and guidance for what they signal about sector health and forward valuations.

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