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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
$264.59
+3.9%
$279.08
$131.68
$307.74
$82.72B1.092.48 million shs3.54 million shs
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$399.04
-2.4%
$414.59
$292.73
$430.82
$2.97T0.8922.01 million shs38.89 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
+1.38%-1.80%-16.63%-3.68%+65.88%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
+0.37%-0.68%-3.26%+1.03%+48.52%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
4.6799 of 5 stars
2.44.00.03.63.93.32.5
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
4.7147 of 5 stars
2.53.03.32.93.12.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
2.79
Moderate Buy$275.594.16% Upside
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
2.92
Moderate Buy$434.058.77% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ANET and MSFT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/22/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Stifel Nicolaus
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$455.00
4/18/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$480.00 ➝ $475.00
4/17/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$460.00 ➝ $480.00
4/12/2024
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
Rosenblatt Securities
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Sell$210.00
4/12/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$455.00 ➝ $465.00
4/11/2024
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$297.00 ➝ $315.00
4/11/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Morgan Stanley
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$465.00 ➝ $520.00
4/10/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$500.00
4/10/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
UBS Group
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$480.00
4/1/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Jefferies Financial Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$465.00 ➝ $550.00
3/27/2024
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ANET
Arista Networks
Evercore ISI
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
$5.86B14.12$6.70 per share39.52$23.20 per share11.40
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$211.92B13.99$11.49 per share34.74$27.76 per share14.37

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
$2.09B$6.5740.2734.722.1535.62%31.44%22.54%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$72.36B$11.0636.0830.352.2036.27%38.40%19.33%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest ANET and MSFT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/7/2024N/A
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
$1.53N/A-$1.53N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.81$2.94+$0.13N/A$60.86 billion$61.86 billion    
2/12/202412/31/2023
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
$1.70$2.08+$0.38$1.78$1.53 billion$1.54 billion    
1/30/2024Q2 24
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.76$2.93+$0.17$2.93$61.14 billion$62.02 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$3.000.75%+10.11%27.12%22 Years

Latest ANET and MSFT Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/12/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
quarterly$0.750.72%5/15/20245/16/20246/13/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
N/A
4.39
3.38
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.19
1.22
1.20

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
82.47%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
71.13%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
18.99%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.03%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Arista Networks, Inc. stock logo
ANET
Arista Networks
4,023312.63 million253.27 millionOptionable
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
221,0007.43 billion7.43 billionOptionable

ANET and MSFT Headlines

SourceHeadline
Haunted by repeated breaches, Microsoft is ‘putting security above all else, vows CEO Satya NadellaHaunted by repeated breaches, Microsoft is ‘putting security above all else,' vows CEO Satya Nadella
geekwire.com - April 25 at 8:22 PM
Microsoft says cloud AI demand is exceeding supply even after 79% surge in capital spendingMicrosoft says cloud AI demand is exceeding supply even after 79% surge in capital spending
cnbc.com - April 25 at 8:18 PM
MSFT Stock Earnings: Microsoft Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q3 2024MSFT Stock Earnings: Microsoft Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q3 2024
investorplace.com - April 25 at 8:11 PM
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Quarterly Financial Report: What Lies Beneath the Numbers?Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Quarterly Financial Report: What Lies Beneath the Numbers?
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 8:05 PM
Microsoft: Unlocking AI Benefits Will Require Cultural Changes for EnterprisesMicrosoft: Unlocking AI Benefits Will Require Cultural Changes for Enterprises
pymnts.com - April 25 at 7:47 PM
Markets Fight Back, Stay Red; MSFT, GOOGL, SNAP Beat on Late EarningsMarkets Fight Back, Stay Red; MSFT, GOOGL, SNAP Beat on Late Earnings
zacks.com - April 25 at 7:16 PM
Will AI Deliver? Investors Watch Microsoft, Alphabet Reports CloselyWill AI Deliver? Investors Watch Microsoft, Alphabet Reports Closely
quiverquant.com - April 25 at 7:05 PM
Compared to Estimates, Microsoft (MSFT) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key MetricsCompared to Estimates, Microsoft (MSFT) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
zacks.com - April 25 at 7:01 PM
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)  Shares Down 4.2% Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Down 4.2%
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 6:18 PM
Microsoft Q3 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, New Era Of AI Transformation And MoreMicrosoft Q3 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, 'New Era Of AI Transformation' And More
benzinga.com - April 25 at 6:07 PM
Microsoft Stock Jumps On Earnings Beat Driven By Cloud SegmentMicrosoft Stock Jumps On Earnings Beat Driven By Cloud Segment
investopedia.com - April 25 at 5:20 PM
Microsoft Corp (MSFT) Surpasses Analyst Revenue Forecasts with Strong Q3 PerformanceMicrosoft Corp (MSFT) Surpasses Analyst Revenue Forecasts with Strong Q3 Performance
gurufocus.com - April 25 at 5:04 PM
Microsoft revenue surges 17%, driven by AI gains, ChatGPT partnershipMicrosoft revenue surges 17%, driven by AI gains, ChatGPT partnership
nypost.com - April 25 at 4:43 PM
Microsoft beats on profit, revenue driven by AI and cloud servicesMicrosoft beats on profit, revenue driven by AI and cloud services
proactiveinvestors.com - April 25 at 4:37 PM
Microsoft quarterly profit rises 20% as tech giant pushes to get customers using AI productsMicrosoft quarterly profit rises 20% as tech giant pushes to get customers using AI products
techxplore.com - April 25 at 4:36 PM
Microsoft Reports Rising Revenues as A.I. Investments Bear FruitMicrosoft Reports Rising Revenues as A.I. Investments Bear Fruit
nytimes.com - April 25 at 4:31 PM
Microsoft quarterly profit rises 20% as tech giant pushes to get customers using AI productsMicrosoft quarterly profit rises 20% as tech giant pushes to get customers using AI products
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 4:24 PM
Microsoft results beat expectations as quarterly profits rise 20% to nearly $22BMicrosoft results beat expectations as quarterly profits rise 20% to nearly $22B
geekwire.com - April 25 at 4:14 PM
Microsoft earnings press release available on Investor Relations websiteMicrosoft earnings press release available on Investor Relations website
prnewswire.com - April 25 at 4:10 PM
Microsoft reports another quarter of solid growthMicrosoft reports another quarter of solid growth
invezz.com - April 25 at 4:07 PM
Microsoft beats quarterly revenue estimatesMicrosoft beats quarterly revenue estimates
reuters.com - April 25 at 4:05 PM
If you must own Tech, own Microsoft - Bill GrossIf you must own Tech, own Microsoft - Bill Gross
msn.com - April 25 at 3:56 PM
AI Is Going Well For Microsoft, But Cybersecurity Is NotAI Is Going Well For Microsoft, But Cybersecurity Is Not
msn.com - April 25 at 3:56 PM
Microsoft (MSFT) Q3 2024 Earnings: What to ExpectMicrosoft (MSFT) Q3 2024 Earnings: What to Expect
nasdaq.com - April 25 at 3:56 PM

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Company Descriptions

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Arista Networks

NYSE:ANET
Arista Networks, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of data-driven, client to cloud networking solutions for data center, campus, and routing environments in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. Its cloud networking solutions consist of Extensible Operating System (EOS), a publish-subscribe state-sharing networking operating system offered in combination with a set of network applications. The company offers data center and cloud networking systems, including newer artificial intelligence (AI) ethernet switching platforms; campus wired and wireless products, and routing systems addressing Core Routing, Edge Routing, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Multi-cloud and Wide Area Networking (WAN) use cases; and a suite of value-add software solutions that leverage EOS to provide end-to-end orchestration, automation, analytics, network monitoring, and security. It also provides post contract customer support services, such as technical support, hardware repair and replacement parts beyond standard warranty, bug fixes, patches, and upgrade services. The company serves a range of industries comprising internet companies, service providers, financial services organizations, government agencies, media and entertainment companies, telecommunication service providers, and others. It markets and sells its products through distributors, system integrators, value-added resellers, and original equipment manufacturer partners, as well as through its direct sales force. The company was formerly known as Arastra, Inc. and changed its name to Arista Networks, Inc. in October 2008. Arista Networks, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Microsoft logo

Microsoft

NASDAQ:MSFT
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.