Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) Stock Forecast
ANET analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.72 / 5 from 32 analysts
- Price target
- $245.14 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +38.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.99
- 52-week range
- $116.13 – $216.74
ANET analyst ratings
32 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ANET price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ANET earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.08 | $1.06 | $1.12 | $0.75 | +43.8% | 26 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.12 | $4.05 | $4.22 | $2.98 | +38.1% | 29 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.22 | $4.66 | $5.73 | $4.12 | +26.9% | 29 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ANET revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.33B | $3.30B | $3.48B | +44.4% | 23 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.68B | $12.60B | $13.01B | +40.8% | 27 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $16.36B | $14.21B | $17.87B | +29.0% | 28 |
ANET EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ANET revenue: reported and forecast
ANET EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.91 | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.08 | +18.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.63 | $4.11 | $4.11 | $4.11 | $4.12 | +13.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.46 | $5.16 | $5.16 | $5.20 | $5.22 | +17.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ANET earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ANET beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from ANET
32 analysts cover Arista Networks; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.72 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $245.14, 38.5% above the latest close of $176.98. Analysts expect earnings of $4.12 per share for 2026, +38.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.22 per share on revenue of $16.4 billion. Arista Networks beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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ANET forecast FAQ
What is Arista Networks's price target?
The average analyst price target for Arista Networks is $245.14, 38.5% above the latest close of $176.98.
Is Arista Networks a buy, hold or sell?
Of 32 analysts covering Arista Networks, 24 rate it a strong buy, 7 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Arista Networks's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.12 per share for 2026 (range $4.05 to $4.22); for 2027 the estimate is $5.22.
What is Arista Networks's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $12.7 billion, growth of 40.8%; for 2027 it is $16.4 billion.
When does Arista Networks report earnings?
Arista Networks is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.99.
Does Arista Networks usually beat earnings estimates?
Arista Networks reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.