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Arista Networks (ANET) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$82.33 +1.60 (+1.98%)
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Arista Networks - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
12

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Arista Networks in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for ANET.

Consensus Price Target

$106.43
29.27% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Arista Networks, the average price target is $106.43. The highest price target for ANET is $145.00, while the lowest price target for ANET is $73.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.27% from the current price of $82.33.
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ANET Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/30/24 to 4/30/25
1 Month Ago
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
3 Months Ago
1/31/24 to 1/30/25
1 Year Ago
5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$106.43$114.00$105.83$68.90
Forecasted Upside29.27% Upside47.13% Upside-7.05% Downside7.42% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

ANET Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ANET Price Targets by Month

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Arista Networks Stock vs. The Competition

TypeArista NetworksComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside30.91% Upside139.17% Upside20.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/29/2025Rosenblatt Securities
3 of 5 stars
Mike Genovese
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$55.00 ➝ $85.00+8.52%
4/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Samik Chatterjee
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$140.00 ➝ $110.00+52.91%
4/15/2025Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
Amit Daryanani
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$130.00 ➝ $100.00+36.05%
4/14/2025Citigroup
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Atif Malik
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$121.00 ➝ $92.00+24.68%
4/8/2025Morgan Stanley
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Meta Marshall
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$118.00 ➝ $73.00+3.78%
4/8/2025Piper Sandler
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James Fish
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$108.00 ➝ $76.00+3.50%
3/17/2025Erste Group Bank
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H. Engel
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/5/2025UBS Group
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David Vogt
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$112.00 ➝ $115.00+34.88%
3/3/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
3/3/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
3/3/2025Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
2/19/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Ryan Koontz
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $145.00+30.58%
7/31/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $95.00+22.02%
7/17/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$87.25 ➝ $108.00+26.40%
6/20/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $95.00+11.35%
2/13/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
2/13/2024JMP Securities
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$81.25+15.60%
1/8/2024Melius Research
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$75.00+20.33%
10/31/2023William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
8/2/2023Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$48.75 ➝ $56.25+24.94%
7/20/2023BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$52.50+19.14%
5/2/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost Target$36.50 ➝ $37.75-5.72%

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Should I Buy Arista Networks Stock? ANET Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Arista Networks pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Arista Networks
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Arista Networks, Inc.:

  • The company reported earnings per share of $0.59 for the latest quarter, exceeding expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and effective management.
  • Arista Networks, Inc. has a high return on equity of nearly 30%, suggesting that the company is efficient in generating profits from its equity investments.
  • The firm achieved a net margin of over 40%, reflecting its ability to convert a significant portion of revenue into profit, which is attractive for investors looking for profitability.
  • Recent revenue of approximately $1.93 billion surpassed market expectations, indicating robust demand for its networking solutions.
  • The current stock price is around $115, which may present a favorable entry point for investors considering the company's growth potential in the networking sector.

Arista Networks
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Arista Networks, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Insider selling has been significant, with executives selling over 412,000 shares recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
  • Despite strong financials, the stock has seen fluctuations, which may indicate volatility and risk for investors looking for stable returns.
  • Insiders now own only about 3.54% of the company's stock, suggesting that management may not have as much skin in the game, which can be a red flag for some investors.
  • Recent institutional trading activity shows mixed signals, with some investors reducing their stakes, which could indicate uncertainty about future performance.
  • The competitive landscape in the networking industry is intense, and any shifts in technology or market demand could impact Arista Networks, Inc.'s growth trajectory.

ANET Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Arista Networks is $106.43, with a high forecast of $145.00 and a low forecast of $73.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Arista Networks in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ANET shares.

According to analysts, Arista Networks's stock has a predicted upside of 29.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Arista Networks's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Arista Networks more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Arista Networks is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how ANET compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ANET) was last updated on 4/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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