Arista Networks, Inc. ANET reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with revenues and adjusted earnings increasing year over year, driven by robust demand trends across key verticals such as cloud, AI-focused data centers, and campus enterprises. Innovative product launches and steady customer additions backed by the company’s best-in-class portfolio strength ensured top-line expansion. Both bottom and top lines beat the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Net Income of ANET
GAAP net income in the reported quarter improved to $813.8 million or 64 cents per share from $637.7 million or 50 cents in the year-ago quarter, mainly propelled by higher revenues.
On a non-GAAP basis, net income was a record high at $826.2 million or 65 cents per share compared with $637.7 million or 50 cents in the year-earlier quarter. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6 cents. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)
Arista Networks, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Revenues of ANET
Revenues surged to $2 billion from $1.57 billion in the prior-year quarter, driven by strength in the enterprise vertical. The company introduced various solutions for cloud, Internet service providers, and enterprise networks to meet the rising demands of AI/ML-driven network architectures. These innovations enabled Arista to deliver a superior customer experience and increase customer engagement. The top line beat the consensus estimate of $1.96 billion.
Net quarterly sales from Products totaled $1.69 billion compared with $1.32 billion in the year-ago quarter. Service revenues increased to $312.3 million from $242.6 million. Arista witnessed positive demand trends owing to its strong product portfolio, which is highly scalable, programmable, and provides data-driven automation, analytics and world-class support services.
Net sales from the Americas contributed 80% to total revenues, while international revenues accounted for the remainder. Driven by its relentless pursuit of innovative products, Arista maintains a strong leadership position in the Data Center and Cloud Networking vertical.
ANET’s Other Details
Non-GAAP gross profit rose to $1.28 billion from $1 billion for respective margins of 64.1% and 64.2%. Total operating expenses were $417.3 million, up from $341.2 million in the year-ago quarter. Research & development costs rose to $266.4 million from $208.4 million. Sales and marketing expenses also increased to $116.6 million from $105.1 million.
ANET’s Cash Flow & Liquidity
In the first quarter, Arista generated $641.7 million of net cash from operating activities compared with $513.8 million in the year-ago period. As of March. 31, 2025, the company had $1.84 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $257.8 million in other long-term liabilities. During the quarter, it repurchased $787.1 million worth of shares, the largest repurchase in the company’s history.
Outlook of ANET
For the second quarter of 2025, management expects revenues in the range of $2.1 billion owing to healthy growth momentum. Non-GAAP gross margin is estimated at 63% and non-GAAP operating margin is approximated at 46%.
The company expects healthy demand trends in 2025, backed by the strength of its existing portfolio, new product introductions, and healthy traction in the cloud, AI, and enterprise markets. However, the imposition of tariffs can be a headwind in the second half of 2025. For 2025, management reiterated its earlier gross margin guidance of 60-62%.
ANET’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Arista currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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