ANET vs. IBM: Which Hybrid Cloud Stock is the Better Buy for 2026?

Key Takeaways IBM is gaining from strong hybrid cloud and AI demand, boosted by its Red Hat and HashiCorp offerings.ANET leads in high-performance Ethernet switches and cloud-native solutions but faces margin pressure.IBM trades at a lower forward P/E of 25.5 vs. ANET's 39.67, giving it an edge on valuation for 2026.Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) are leading players in the enterprise and data-center networking space, focusing on infrastructure vital to clo ...