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Jun 30, 2021

Arista Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Arista reported record results driven by continued momentum and diversification across top verticals and product lines.

Key Takeaways

Arista Networks reported a strong second quarter with revenue of $707.3 million, a 30.8% increase year-over-year. GAAP net income was $196.9 million, or $2.47 per diluted share, while non-GAAP net income was $216.8 million, or $2.72 per diluted share.

Revenue increased by 30.8% compared to the second quarter of 2020, reaching $707.3 million.

GAAP gross margin was 64.2%, compared to 63.7% in the second quarter of 2020.

GAAP net income increased to $196.9 million, or $2.47 per diluted share.

Non-GAAP net income reached $216.8 million, or $2.72 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$707M
Previous year: $541M
+30.8%
EPS
$0.68
Previous year: $0.53
+28.3%
GAAP Gross Margin
64.2%
Previous year: 63.7%
+0.8%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
38.4%
Gross Profit
$454M
Previous year: $344M
+32.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$894M
Previous year: $800M
+11.7%
Free Cash Flow
$259M
Previous year: $136M
+90.2%
Total Assets
$5.21B
Previous year: $4.34B
+20.1%

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Forward Guidance

For the third quarter of 2021, Arista expects revenue between $725 million and $745 million, a non-GAAP gross margin of 63% to 65%, and a non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 37%.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $725 million to $745 million
  • Non-GAAP gross margin of 63% to 65%
  • Non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 37%

Revenue & Expenses

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