ANET Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ANET - Arista Networks
$115.60
-5.17 (-4.28%)
▼
5d:
-14.92%
30d:
-13.41%
90d:
-12.32%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: ANET shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: ANET shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$189.06
Based on 12.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$117.39
1.5% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ANET is currently trading at $115.60, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $126.65 to $137.64. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 28.3) compared to its historical average (36.3). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 8.0% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 19.1% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ANET is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $118.36. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 4.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: ANET has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $177.74 (+47.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ANET is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $118.36. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 4.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: ANET has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $177.74 (+47.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Fair Price Range
$126.65 -
$137.64
Company Quality Score
40/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
52.4%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-4.3%)
- BULLISH: Trading 47.2% below Wall St target ($177.74)
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-14.9%) - monitor closely
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$126.65 -
$137.64
Current vs Fair Value
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$118.36
Resistance Level
$138.21
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
28.33
Wall Street Target
$177.74
(+47.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
28.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
19.1%
Profit Margin
39.0%
Valuation Discount vs History
-8.0% cheaper
PE vs Historical
28.3 vs 36.3
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-8.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$111.11
(-8%)
2-Year Target
$102.22
(-15%)
3-Year Target
$94.04
(-22%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 28→36)
$120.51
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 28.3, Growth: 20.6%)
$212.00
(+76%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.4, Growth: 20.6%)
$167.63
(+39%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 20.6%)
$142.49
(+18%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (48x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (28x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 47.54 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.76
Bull Case
$222.96
(+64%)
Analyst growth 54.5%, PE expands to 52.3
Base Case
$202.69
(+49%)
Market implied 54.5%, PE stable at 47.5
Bear Case
$89.23
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 40.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 28.3 to 36.3
Stabilization Target:
$154.75
(+28.1%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+28.1%
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Last updated: March 30, 2026 1:58 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
4
Buys
16
Sells
Net
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