Arista Networks, Inc.
Arista Networks, Inc. Q2 FY26 Results — Earnings Call Analysis
Q2 FY26 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.
What the Q2 FY26 call signalled
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The short version
- Arista raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 27.7%, targeting approximately $11.5 billion in total revenue. - Arista raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 27.7%, targeting approximately $11.5 billion in total revenue.
From Arista Networks, Inc.'s Q2 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 29 May 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Arista raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 27.7%, targeting approximately $11.5 billion in total revenue.
- AI fabric revenue goal increased from $3.25 billion to $3.5 billion for 2026, more than doubling AI sales annually.
- Campus revenue goal maintained at $1.25 billion for 2026, indicating growth across all three segments: AI, campus, and data center/cloud.
- Demand is strong and the best seen in Arista's history, though constrained by ongoing supply chain shortages expected to persist for 1-2 years.
- Multi-year purchase commitments are in place to support sustained growth.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- In Q1, Arista incurred approximately $40 million in capital expenditures related to construction for expanded facilities in Santa Clara.
- The overall capital expenditure program for 2026 is estimated to reach $180 million.
- This investment supports the expansion of infrastructure to meet growing demand.
- Beyond facility expansion, Arista is engaging in multiyear purchase commitments particularly for wafer fab and chip supply to secure long-term inventory needs.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- Purchase commitments reached $8.9 billion at the end of Q1, up from $6.8 billion in Q4, primarily for chips related to new products and AI deployments (Page 5).
- Multiyear purchase commitments are being made to secure supply, dealing with forecasts out multiple years due to wafer fab and chip lead time shortages (Page 15).
- Lead times for chips are approximately 52 weeks, causing challenges in timely delivery (Page 15).
- Inventory levels stood at $2.38 billion, slightly up from $2.25 billion last quarter, reflecting calculated investments to meet growing demand (Page 5).
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Potential multibaggers · Q2 FY27
This quarter's potential multibaggers
on management's own guidance
- Strong growth2
- Strong growth1
- Strong growth3
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Arista Networks, Inc. Q2 FY26 results?
- Arista raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 27.7%, targeting approximately $11.5 billion in total revenue. - Arista raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 27.7%, targeting approximately $11.5 billion in total revenue.
What is Arista Networks, Inc. share price analysis?
Arista Networks, Inc. currently shows a moderate growth signal based on ranking data. The stock trades at a P/E of 54.3 with a market cap of $195,516. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Arista Networks, Inc. planning capital expenditure?
- In Q1, Arista incurred approximately $40 million in capital expenditures related to construction for expanded facilities in Santa Clara.
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