Arista Networks

ANET Q1 2026 Earnings

Reported May 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET · SEC Source

Q1 26 EPS

$0.87

BEAT +7.73%

Est. $0.81

Q1 26 Revenue

$2.71B

BEAT +3.45%

Est. $2.62B

vs S&P Since Q1 26

-3.9%

TRAILING MARKET

ANET -2.2% vs S&P +1.8%

Market Reaction

Did ANET Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results

Arista Networks delivered another strong quarter in Q1 2026, extending its earnings momentum with non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.87, beating the $0.81 consensus estimate by 7.73% and marking the company's fourth consecutive quarter of beating EPS expecta… Read more Arista Networks delivered another strong quarter in Q1 2026, extending its earnings momentum with non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.87, beating the $0.81 consensus estimate by 7.73% and marking the company's fourth consecutive quarter of beating EPS expectations. Revenue came in at $2.71 billion, topping estimates by 3.45% and representing 35.1% growth from a year ago, with product revenue climbing to $2.31 billion from $1.69 billion as demand for AI networking infrastructure remained robust. Operating cash flow more than doubled to $1.69 billion, bolstered by a $826.20 million swing in deferred revenue, reflecting the scale of customer commitments flowing through the business. Gross margins compressed modestly to 62.4% on a non-GAAP basis from 64.1% a year ago, a shift analysts have tied to the mix toward higher-cost AI networking buildouts, though non-GAAP operating margin held steady at 47.8%. Management guided Q2 2026 revenue to approximately $2.80 billion with non-GAAP EPS of roughly $0.88, signaling continued confidence despite a dynamic macro and supply chain environment.

Key Takeaways

  • 35.1% year-over-year revenue growth driven by strong product revenue increase
  • Robust cash flow from operations of $1.69 billion
  • Disciplined execution maintaining 47.8% non-GAAP operating margin
  • Industry-leading net promoter score of 89 with 94% strongly positive customers

ANET Forward Guidance & Outlook

For Q2 2026, Arista expects revenue of approximately $2.8 billion, non-GAAP operating margin of 46-47%, and non-GAAP diluted net income per share of approximately $0.88. Management noted that the macro and supply chain environments remain dynamic.

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“Arista is off to a strong start in Q1 2026, with both our results and our industry-leading net promoter score.”

— Jayshree Ullal, Q1 2026 Earnings Press Release