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Dec 31, 2020

Arista Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Arista reported an increase in revenue and non-GAAP EPS compared to Q4 2019.

Key Takeaways

Arista Networks reported Q4 2020 revenue of $648.5 million, a 17.4% increase from Q4 2019. GAAP net income was $183.0 million, or $2.31 per diluted share, while non-GAAP net income was $197.7 million, or $2.49 per diluted share.

Revenue increased by 17.4% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019.

GAAP gross margin was 63.9%, slightly lower than 64.5% in Q4 2019.

GAAP net income was $183.0 million, or $2.31 per diluted share.

Non-GAAP net income was $197.7 million, or $2.49 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$648M
Previous year: $553M
+17.4%
EPS
$0.62
Previous year: $0.57
+8.8%
GAAP Gross Margin
63.9%
Previous year: 64.5%
-0.9%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
37.6%
Gross Profit
$415M
Previous year: $356M
+16.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$893M
Previous year: $1.11B
-19.6%
Total Assets
$4.74B
Previous year: $4.19B
+13.2%

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Forward Guidance

For the first quarter of 2021, Arista expects revenue between $630 million and $650 million, non-GAAP gross margin of 63% to 65%, and non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 37%.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $630 million to $650 million
  • Non-GAAP gross margin of 63% to 65%
  • Non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 37%

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income