Arista Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Arista Networks reported record revenue of $1.459 billion for Q2 2023, representing a 38.7% increase year-over-year. The company's GAAP net income was $491.9 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, compared to $299.1 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2022.
Revenue reached $1.459 billion, a 38.7% increase year-over-year.
GAAP gross margin was 60.6%.
GAAP net income was $491.9 million, or $1.55 per diluted share.
Arista surpassed 75 million cumulative cloud network ports shipped in the first half of 2023.
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Forward Guidance
For the third quarter of 2023, Arista expects revenue between $1.450 billion and $1.500 billion, a non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 62%, and a non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 41%.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue between $1.450 billion to $1.500 billion
- Non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 62%
- Non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 41%
- Executing well
- Gradual incremental improvements to 2023 outlook
Challenges Ahead
- Excludes stock-based compensation expense
- Excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
- Excludes potential non-recurring charges or benefits
- Return to shorter lead times
- Reduced visibility
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income