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Jun 30, 2023

Arista Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Arista achieved record growth in revenue and profitability.

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.

Total Revenue
$1.46B
Previous year: $1.05B
+38.7%
EPS
$1.58
Previous year: $1.08
+46.3%
GAAP Gross Margin
60.6%
Previous year: 61.2%
-1.0%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
41.6%
Previous year: 40.4%
+3.0%
Gross Profit
$884M
Previous year: $643M
+37.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.26B
Previous year: $493M
+155.8%
Free Cash Flow
$423M
Previous year: $92.2M
+358.1%
Total Assets
$8.19B
Previous year: $5.82B
+40.5%

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Arista Revenue by Segment

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