Sep 30, 2024

Arista Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Arista reported strong Q3 2024 results, driven by innovation and value delivery to customers and shareholders.

Key Takeaways

Arista Networks reported a strong third quarter with revenue of $1.811 billion, a 20.0% increase year-over-year. GAAP net income was $747.9 million, or $2.33 per diluted share, compared to $545.3 million, or $1.72 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2023.

Revenue reached $1.811 billion, up 20.0% year-over-year.

GAAP gross margin was 64.2%, compared to 62.4% in the third quarter of 2023.

GAAP net income was $747.9 million, or $2.33 per diluted share.

Arista's board approved a four-for-one forward stock split.

Total Revenue
$1.81B
Previous year: $1.51B
+20.0%
EPS
$2.4
Previous year: $1.83
+31.1%
GAAP Gross Margin
64.2%
Previous year: 62.4%
+2.9%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
49.1%
Previous year: 46.1%
+6.5%
Gross Profit
$1.16B
Previous year: $942M
+23.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.18B
Previous year: $1.75B
+81.6%
Free Cash Flow
$1.17B
Previous year: $688M
+69.7%
Total Assets
$12.8B
Previous year: $9.07B
+41.7%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of 2024, Arista expects revenue between $1.85 billion to $1.90 billion, a non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 63% - 64%, and a non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 44%.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $1.85 billion to $1.90 billion
  • Non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 63% - 64%
  • Non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 44%
  • Stockholders will receive an additional three shares of common stock for each share held as of the effective time of the filing of the amendment on December 3, 2024.
  • Prior to market open on December 4, 2024, trading is expected to commence on a split-adjusted basis.

Challenges Ahead

  • Excludes stock-based compensation expense
  • Excludes intangible asset amortization
  • Excludes potential non-recurring charges or benefits
  • Stock-based compensation expense is impacted by the timing of employee stock transactions
  • Stock-based compensation expense is impacted by the company’s future hiring and retention needs and the future fair market value of the company’s common stock.

Revenue & Expenses

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