Arista Networks Inc. (ANET) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$168.86 -8.34% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $166.73

Arista Networks Inc. (ANET) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 74/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (64% profit margin, 16% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B β€’ BUY Cap $232.34B
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As of 2026-11-02, Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE: ANET) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 74/100 at a spot price of $168.86 (-8.34% 1D, market cap $232.34B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, ANET ranks #42 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Communications Equipment), ANET carries a Roarable B (74/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 64.1%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, CSCO (Cisco Systems Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 42.1x, ROIC 15.1%, cap $428.13B) and FFIV (F5 Inc.) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 29.7x, ROIC 18.1%, cap $20.58B). Among the 5-stock peer group, FFIV leads on earnings multiple (29.7x) while FFIV leads on capital efficiency (18.1% ROIC).

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Per ANET's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001596532), Arista Networks Inc. generated $9.01B in revenue (+28.6% YoY), $3.5K in net income, and $3.97B in free cash flow against $19.45B in total assets and $3.19B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (64% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $166.73 (-1.26%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) β€’ 44% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 74/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 12% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 69.4% hit rate).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY β€’ B
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B Β· Rk B
Cash (18)Whales (13)SEC (15)Macro (15)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+7.2% Base Target
$228 Bull$181 Base$138 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ANET)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±8.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (74/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY ANET SCORES 74/100 (B) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 44% FCF Margin ($3.97B FCF) & 64.1% Gross Margin

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (20% of score)

Altman Z-Score 22.17 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 9/9

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 7 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
82
Grade A$204.52-11.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
79
Grade A-$181.19+3.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
77
Grade B+$187.00-9.7% Next Q
Current
74
Grade B$168.86+7.3% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: A (82) β†’ B (74)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 74/100 (B) score, ANET faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 61.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($195.05) or 200D SMA ($165.71) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($181.02) toward Bear Floor ($138.47).

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL β€’ FY 2025 (10-K)

How ANET Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$3.97B (44% FCF Margin)
Revenue$9.01BGross Profit $5.77B (64.1%)Cost of Sales $3.24BOp Profit $3.86B (42.8%)OpEx (R&D/SG&A) $1.91BNet Profit$3.5K (0%)Tax/Other $3.86B

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

β–  Revenueβ–  Net Profitβ–  Free Cash Flow
FY23
Rev $5.86B
FY24
Rev $7.00B
FY25
Rev $9.01B
Fiscal YearRevenueGross MarginOp MarginNet ProfitFree Cash FlowROIC %
FY 2025$9.01B64.1%42.8%$3.5K$3.97B22.4%
FY 2024$7.00B64.1%42%$2.9K$3.39B25.7%
FY 2023$5.86B64.1%38.5%$2.1K$1.77B2.3%
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ANET // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -2.18%πŸ›‘οΈ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $186.7H $186.7L $168.9C $168.9VOL 5.37M
RES: $223.8SUP: $166.2SMA50: $195.1SMA200: $165.7
$223.2$199.3$175.4$151.6$127.7RES $223.8SUP $166.2$168.92026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
45.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +28.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
DEVELOPING Β· 800G Ethernet Post-Revision Reclaim

Trigger: $189.75 β€’ Invalidation: $171.32

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ANET β†’ META Confirmed Filing
Arista Networks supplies 400G and 800G EOS Ethernet spine-leaf switching fabrics connecting Meta Platforms back-end AI training clusters and front-end recommendation data centers.
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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ANET)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (ANET vs. CSCO, FFIV, EXTR, DGII)

Industry: Computer Communications Equipment (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Arista Networks Inc. (ANET) ranks #42 by composite RQD confidence (74/100, grade B) and #26 by equity capitalization ($232.34B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FFIV leads on earnings valuation at 29.7x trailing P/E, while FFIV leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.1% ROIC and 81.4% gross margin. ANET currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 74/100 (B).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ANET ACTIVE
Arista Networks Inc.
B 74/100 β€” 64.1% 16.4% -8.34% $232.34B Benchmark Subject
CSCO
Cisco Systems Inc.
B- 71/100 42.1x 64.9% 15.1% -3.76% $428.13B /csco-vs-anet β†’
FFIV
F5 Inc.
C+ 69/100 29.7x 81.4% 18.1% -6.91% $20.58B /ffiv-vs-anet β†’
EXTR
Extreme Networks Inc.
D+ 57/100 β€” 62.2% 8.6% -4.15% $3.12B /extr-vs-anet β†’
DGII
Digi International Inc.
B- 71/100 72.2x 62.9% 5.9% -6.30% $2.95B /dgii-vs-anet β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0001596532

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Arista Networks Inc. (ANET) reported GAAP revenue of $9.01B (+28.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $7.00B , and +53.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $3.5K, operating cash flow of $4.37B, and free cash flow of $3.97B (+16.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, ANET closed FY2025 with $19.45B in total assets against $3.19B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 22.17, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $9.01B $3.5K $4.37B $3.97B $19.45B $3.19B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $7.00B $2.9K $3.71B $3.39B $14.04B $1.82B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $5.86B $2.1K $2.03B $1.77B $127.79B $29.90B

3. ANET Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ANET stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE: ANET) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 74/100 at a spot price of $168.86 (-8.34% 1D, market cap $232.34B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, ANET ranks #42 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ANET compare to CSCO and FFIV in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Communications Equipment), ANET carries a Roarable B (74/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 64.1%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, CSCO (Cisco Systems Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 42.1x, ROIC 15.1%, cap $428.13B) and FFIV (F5 Inc.) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 29.7x, ROIC 18.1%, cap $20.58B). Among the 5-stock peer group, FFIV leads on earnings multiple (29.7x) while FFIV leads on capital efficiency (18.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ANET?

Per ANET's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001596532), Arista Networks Inc. generated $9.01B in revenue (+28.6% YoY), $3.5K in net income, and $3.97B in free cash flow against $19.45B in total assets and $3.19B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (64% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ANET trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ANET last traded at $168.86 (-8.34% on volume of 8,348,329 shares), positioning the stock -13.43% below its 50-day simple moving average ($195.05) and +1.90% above its 200-day simple moving average ($165.71). Across its 52-week range of $114.52 to $217.41, ANET sits at the 52.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±8.1% ($155.18 to $182.54).

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How profitable is Arista Networks Inc. (ANET)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), ANET converted $9.0B of revenue into a 64.1% gross margin, 42.8% operating margin, and $4.0B in free cash flow (44% FCF margin).

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 74/100 (B) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

ANET β€” Arista Networks Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:08:36Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, ANET scores 74 out of 100, grade B, labeled "Roarable Buy β€” Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20 (ROIC 16.4%; FCF yield 1.71%), Whale 13F Flow 13/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 13/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 15/20 (Beta 1.3; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 15/20 (Altman Z 22.17; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 0.24).

For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is the cash engine, where a 16.4% ROIC is paired with a relatively low 1.71% FCF yield. This combination suggests that returns on invested capital are high, but the market is pricing the cash stream at a premium, which is a valuation tradeoff rather than a discount. The forensic balance sheet pillar is supported by the reported Piotroski F 9/9 and Altman Z 22.17, along with Debt/Equity 0.24, indicating a conservative capital structure per the rating inputs. The insider and whale-flow pillars score mid-range (13/20 each), meaning the rating reflects some positive positioning signals but not a dominant ownership-conviction story. The macro pillar (15/20, Beta 1.3) implies above-market sensitivity to broad market swings; a prospective investor should expect amplified moves in both directions. Overall, the rating frames ANET as a quality-weighted name whose upside depends on sustaining growth that justifies its valuation, not on balance-sheet repair.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$9005.7M$3856.1M$0.0MN/A$3966.6M$1963.9M$3185.1M
FY 2024$7003.1M$2944.6M$0.0MN/A$3393.1M$2762.4M$1822.1M
FY 2023$5860.2M$2257.3M$0.0MN/A$1770.3MN/A$29902.5M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $5860.2M (FY 2023) to $9005.7M (FY 2025), and operating income rose from $2257.3M to $3856.1M over the same span. Reported net income is $0.0M in each period, and the market data section lists net margin as 0%, so profitability at the net line cannot be assessed from these inputs. Operating margin is 42.8% and gross margin is 64.1% per the market data. ROIC is 16.4%, per both the market data and the RQD rating. The RQD inputs cite an Altman Z-Score of 22.17 and a Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.24. The FY 2023 debt figure ($29902.5M) is materially different from later periods and is reported as-is; its meaning is not explained in the source data.

Open Questions

  • What are the reported EPS and net income figures? The financials show EPS as N/A and net income as $0.0M, and the P/E and EPS (TTM) fields are unavailable.
  • What explains the FY 2023 debt figure of $29902.5M and the missing FY 2023 cash figure, given that adjacent periods show materially different debt levels?
  • What is the content behind the news headlines, and does the RED "Stock Dropped" item reflect a specific fundamental event?
  • What share of Meta's AI fabric is served by ANET versus competing options such as NVIDIA Spectrum-X, and how is that share trending?
  • What do the Arista 10-K/10-Q disclosures say about 800G AI cluster guidance and hyperscale revenue mix?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ANET (B β€’ RQD 74/100) a Buy at $184.22?

Welcome to the ANET (Arista Networks Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 74/100 (Roarable Buy β€” Good Risk/Reward) in Computer Communications Equipment. Bulls point to capital efficiency (16.4% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $140.01 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $184.22

Pump the brakes on ANET β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ANET, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 64.1% gross margins. Unless Arista Networks Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $233.96 (+27.0%)
Spot @ $184.22

ANET cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ANET, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Communications Equipment and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $184.22 (52-wk range $114.52 - $217.41), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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