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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Arista Networks achieved record revenue of $7 billion for fiscal year 2024, reflecting a growth of almost 20% compared to initial guidance of 10% to 12% [9][33] - Q4 2024 revenues were $1.93 billion, up 25.3% year-over-year, exceeding guidance [33] - Non-GAAP operating margin for Q4 was 47%, contributing to a fiscal year operating margin of 47.5% [10][38] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q4 was 64.2%, slightly down from 65.4% year-over-year [34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud and AI sectors contributed approximately 48% of annual revenue, with enterprise and financials at 35%, and providers at 17% [11][12] - Subscription-based network services and software accounted for approximately 17% of total revenue [19] - The core cloud AI and data center products generated about 65% of revenue, with a significant increase in 400-gig customer base to approximately 1,000 [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International revenue contribution for Q4 was 16%, down from 17.6% in the previous quarter, primarily due to increased domestic revenue from large global customers [33] - The Americas region showed strong performance, contributing 84% of total revenue [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for $10 billion in annual revenue with a double-digit CAGR, reiterating a revenue guidance of approximately $8.2 billion for 2025 [27][48] - Arista's strategy focuses on AI, cloud, and enterprise markets, with significant investments in product innovation and customer partnerships [21][28] - The company is positioned as a modern network innovator, emphasizing the importance of unified data across silos for optimal networking outcomes [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about achieving AI revenue goals of $1.5 billion in AI centers for 2025, despite some delays with one customer [15][48] - The leadership team highlighted the importance of navigating a dynamic market environment, with a focus on innovation and customer needs [29][50] - The company expects to maintain a healthy position regarding key components and manage variability in purchase commitments to meet customer demand [45] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $123.8 million of common stock in Q4, with a total of $423.6 million repurchased in fiscal 2024 [40] - Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled approximately $8.3 billion at the end of Q4 [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Timing of year and risks related to AI back-end switches - Management confirmed commitment to four out of five AI projects, with three customers expected to roll out a cumulative 100,000 GPUs this year [56][58] Question: Impact of white box vendors on revenue growth - Management acknowledged coexistence with white box vendors, emphasizing Arista's differentiation in AI back-end networks [62][66] Question: Cloud titan numbers and Meta's performance - Management noted that Meta's lower numbers were influenced by their reduced CapEx in 2023, while other cloud titans performed well [70][72] Question: Gross margins and mix-driven factors - Management clarified that gross margin changes were primarily mix-driven, with some absorption of tariffs impacting the numbers [75][78] Question: Opportunities from Stargate and Sovereign AI - Management discussed the integration of GPUs and networking in projects like Stargate, highlighting optimism for future AI accelerator developments [91][93] Question: AI back-end sales and TAM for 2028 - Management indicated that approximately one-third of the $70 billion TAM in 2028 is expected to come from AI [97][98]

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K __________________________________________________ (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-36468 ___________________________________________ ARISTA NETWORKS, INC. (Exact na ...

Arista Networks (ANET) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.52 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 14.04%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this cloud networking company would post earnings of $0.52 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.60, delivering a surprise of 15.38%.Over the last four quart ...

Arista Networks (ANET) reported fourth-quarter results that beat analysts’ estimates, and offered a better-than-expected outlook. The cloud networking company posted fourth-quarter revenue of $1.93 billion, up 7% year-over-year, and above the analyst consensus tracked by Visible Alpha. Arista's adjusted earnings rose to $830.1 million, or 65 cents per share, from $664.3 million, or 52 cents per share, a year earlier, topping projections.  CFO Chantelle Breithaupt said Arista's results allowed the company t ...

"2024 was a remarkable year of momentum resulting in a record $7 billion in revenue," stated Jayshree Ullal, Chairperson and CEO for Arista Networks. "I am so proud of the team's execution in delivering the ultimate combination of superior growth and profitability. We continued to innovate for our customers with best-of-breed platforms enabling AI for networking and networking for AI." Full Year Financial Highlights Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights Commenting on the company's financial results, Chantelle ...

These high-performing companies have generated solid returns for shareholders and likely still have room to run.The S&P 500 is in the midst of a market rally that has persisted for more than two years and continues to defy detractors. A solid economic outlook, growing corporate profits, and the vast potential of artificial intelligence (AI) have all helped fuel the market's advances. After gaining 24% in 2023, the benchmark index tacked on gains of 23% in 2024. Market history suggests the S&P will likely co ...

Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on Feb. 18. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues and earnings is pegged at $1.89 billion and 57 cents per share, respectively. Earnings estimates for Arista for 2024 have remained steady at $2.20 per share over the past 60 days and increased marginally to $2.42 per share for 2025.Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.ANET Estimate TrendChart 1Earnings Surprise HistoryThe communications comp ...

Arista Networks (ANET -6.16%) stock lost ground in Wednesday's trading. The company's share price closed out the session down 6.2% in a day that saw the S&P 500 index slip 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite index close out at roughly the same level as yesterday's finish.Arista Networks stock lost ground today on the heels of a recent insider selling disclosure that was submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company's share price also saw bearish momentum in conjunction with Cisco's recent ...