Market Eyes LiveArista Networks (ANET) Stock Rating & Analysis
MELANY's data-driven read on Arista Networks · Computer Communications Equipment.
Arista Networks supplies networking equipment, mainly Ethernet switches and software for data centers. Its flagship product is an extensible operating system that runs a single image across all of its devices, and it operates as one reportable segment. Founded in 2004, it has gained market share with a focus on high-speed applications, counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers, and derives roughly three-quarters of sales from North America.
Why ANET scores 67/100
MELANY scores Arista Networks 67/100 by weighing eight factors. Here is how ANET breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
- Forward P/E 42.1x, earnings growth accelerating
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
- Gross margin 64%
- ROE 32%
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
- Price +16.6% above 50-day MA
- 50-day MA above 200-day (golden cross zone)
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
- Beat EPS estimates 4 of last 4 quarters
- Avg EPS beat +6%
- Earnings in 24 days (strong beat history)
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
- Institutional net buying +10.4%
Near-term events that could move the stock.
- Earnings in 24 days
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
Key risks for ANET
- Performance partly driven by AI infrastructure (semis), rotation away from this theme would hurt
- Trading near 52-week high, limited upside without new positive catalyst
Sector and theme context
Arista Networks sits in the AI infrastructure (semis) theme, which MELANY currently rates 98/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds ANET's momentum and catalyst factors above.
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How MELANY rates ANET
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. Arista Networks's 67/100 reflects mature factor weighting for its profile. Long-horizon position framework with quarterly score-based check-ins.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about ANET
Is Arista Networks (ANET) a buy?
As of 2026-07-11, MELANY rates Arista Networks BUY with a composite score of 67/100. This is an algorithmic, data-driven rating built from eight factors, not personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is Arista Networks's MELANY score?
Arista Networks (ANET) has a MELANY composite score of 67/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, and macro fit.
How is the ANET stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores ANET from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
How current is this ANET rating?
The rating on this page reflects MELANY's read as of 2026-07-11. The price shown updates live; the composite score refreshes continuously as new data arrives.
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