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Arista Networks

Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Corporate Giants </h3>
<p>Big-name companies like <strong>Google </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), <strong>Microsoft</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and <strong>Netflix </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) are among those whose employees have poured large sums into Democratic coffers.&nbsp;</p>
<p>According to <strong><a href="https://www.quiverquant.com/">Quiver Quantitative</a></strong>, a data platform that tracks political donations, Google&#8217;s workforce contributed $4.1 million to Democrats, compared to just $629,778 to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40879364/young-republicans-break-ranks-to-back-cannabis-legalization-is-the-gop-ready-for-a-shift-in-the-">Republicans</a>. Similarly, Microsoft employees sent $3.45 million to Democrats, dwarfing their $876,320 to Republicans.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Netflix stands out with $4.47 million exclusively to Democrats, revealing a clear preference among tech giants.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="560" height="591" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01183749/election-donations.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-575612" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01183749/election-donations.jpg 560w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01183749/election-donations-284x300.jpg 284w" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Image via<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAjbdT3yITo/"> Quiver Quantitative </a></em></figcaption></figure></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Financial Industry Weighs In</h3>
<p>Financial powerhouses like <strong>Blackstone</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) and <strong>Charles Schwab</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) also show their leanings. Blackstone, traditionally seen as conservative, donated over $1 million to Democrats but still favored Republicans with over $6 million.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Charles Schwab employees contributed $2.98 million solely to Democratic campaigns.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Democratic Funding </h3>
<p>With over $20 million directed toward Democratic<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40712816/what-trump-learned-about-marijuana-that-desantis-did-not-and-why-the-gop-might-become-weed-frien"> candidates </a>across industries, cannabis legalization could receive a much-needed push.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Notably, contributions from companies like <strong>Palantir </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and <strong>Arista Networks</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) demonstrate the industry&#8217;s broader support, with Palantir employees donating $2.26 million to Democrats, compared to $1.05 million to Republicans.</p>
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<p><em>Disclaimer: This data, includes donations to all PACs as of September 30, mapped to parties based on their expenditures. It is heavily influenced by company executives, who often make multi-million dollar Super PAC donations. Donations to PACs with mixed expenditures between parties are not included.</em></p>


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How Google, Microsoft And Netflix Are Fueling Cannabis Legalization With Millions In Donations

<p>When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock&#39;s price, but are they really important?</p>
<p>Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let&#39;s see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about <strong>Arista Networks</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/anet#NYSE">ANET</a>).</p>
<p>Arista Networks currently has an average brokerage recommendation of 1.67, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 23 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.67 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.</p>
<p>Of the 23 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 15 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 65.2% and 8.7% of all recommendations.</p>
<h2>Brokerage Recommendation Trends for ANET</h2>
<p><img alt="Broker Rating Breakdown Chart for ANET" class="chart" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/yesopchart/brokerage_bar/ANET_10012024.png" style="width:100%" title="" /><br />
While the ABR calls for buying Arista Networks, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.</p>
<p>Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five &quot;Strong Buy&quot; recommendations for every &quot;Strong Sell&quot; recommendation.</p>
<p>In other words, their interests aren&#39;t always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock&#39;s price movement.</p>
<p>Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock&#39;s price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.</p>
<h2>ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks Rank</h2>
<p>Although both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1-5, they are different measures altogether.</p>
<p>The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.</p>
<p>It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers&#39; vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.</p>
<p>In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.</p>
<p>In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.</p>
<p>There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.</p>
<h2>Is ANET a Good Investment?</h2>
<p>In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Arista Networks, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $8.24.</p>
<p>Analysts&#39; steady views regarding the company&#39;s earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.</p>
<p>The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Arista Networks.</p>
<p>It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Arista Networks.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2343971/wall-street-analysts-think-arista-networks-anet-is-a-good-investment-is-it?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-fundamental_analysis|average_broker_rating-2343971">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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Wall Street Analysts Think Arista Networks Is a Good Investment: Is It?

<p>Evercore ISI Group  analyst Amit Daryanani   maintains Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $400 to $425.</p>


Price Target

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Arista Networks, Raises Price Target to $425

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Arista Networks. Our analysis of options history for Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 22% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $140,722, and 7 were calls, valued at $266,282.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $320.0 to $420.0 for Arista Networks over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Arista Networks stands at 134.44, with a total volume reaching 228.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Arista Networks, situated within the strike price corridor from $320.0 to $420.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Arista Networks Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727379058_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$72.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$71.8</td>
<td>$69.6</td>
<td>$70.75</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$70.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">27</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$48.2</td>
<td>$47.5</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">265</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$71.4</td>
<td>$68.1</td>
<td>$69.25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">111</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Arista Networks</h3>
<p>Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Arista Networks, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Arista Networks's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 878,782, the ANET's price is down by -0.01%, now at $388.17. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 32 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Arista Networks</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $399.6666666666667.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on Arista Networks, maintaining a target price of $400.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Buy rating for Arista Networks, targeting a price of $430.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Arista Networks, maintaining a target price of $369. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Arista Networks, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


Options

Behind the Scenes of Arista Networks's Latest Options Trends

<p><strong>Harmonic Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlit#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) recently announced the launch of the cOS Virtualized Broadband Platform that empowers operators to deliver symmetrical multi-gigabit Internet speeds with lower latency, enhanced security and reliability. In this venture, the company collaborated with Comcast, one of the leading broadband providers in the United States, to develop the industry&#39;s first Unified DOCSIS 4.0 fiber solution ready for real-world deployments.</p>
<p>DOCSIS 4.0 is the latest standard for cable broadband services designed to provide high-speed internet and improved network efficiency for advanced data-intensive applications. The cOS virtualized broadband platform integrates both the variants of DOCSIS 4.0 Full Duplex and Frequency Division Duplexing. The combination of FDX and FDD in a single platform ensures greater flexibility, allowing operators to deliver multiple gigabit symmetrical speeds of up to 9Gbps over the existing broadband infrastructure.</p>
<p>Eliminating the requirement of a complete infrastructure overhaul reduces costs, expedites time to market, and ensures a smooth transition to robust network. This feature makes the cOS platform well-suited for rural and remote areas. In fact, HLIT&#39;s fiber solutions match the criteria for the Build America, Buy America initiative and are eligible for funding under the Broadband Equity Access Deployment program.</p>
<h2>Will This Venture Drive HLIT&#39;s Share Performance?</h2>
<p>The unified DOCSIS 4.0 solution has set a new industry benchmark by merging FDX and FDD technology to power an intelligent ecosystem of network edge devices and provide high-speed broadband services.</p>
<p>Harmonic boasts an extensive customer base, delivering broadband services to more than 30 million homes across North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. The recent innovations will further solidify its foothold in those regions and accelerate its business expansions. The cost efficiency and versatility of Harmonic&#39;s cOS virtualized broadband platform will likely boost subscriber growth, particularly in underserved rural areas.</p>
<h2>HLIT&#39;s Stock Price Performance</h2>
<p>The stock has gained 48.3% over the past year compared with the industry&#39;s growth of 84.4%.</p>
<p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/f7/79019.jpg?v=285301069" /></p>
<p>Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</p>
<h2>Zacks Rank &amp; Other Stocks to Consider</h2>
<p>Harmonic currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).</p>
<p><strong>Arista Networks, Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/anet#NYSE">ANET</a>) carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present.</p>
<p>In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 8.25%. It is engaged in providing cloud networking solutions for data centers and cloud computing environments. The company offers 10/25/40/50/100 Gigabit Ethernet switches and routers optimized for next-generation data center networks.</p>
<p><strong>Ubiquiti Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ui#NYSE">UI</a>) sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of networking products and solutions for service providers and enterprises.</p>
<p>Its excellent global business model, which is flexible and adaptable to evolving changes in markets, helps it to beat challenges and maximize growth. The company&#39;s effective management of its strong global network of more than 100 distributors and master resellers improved its UI&#39;s visibility for future demand and inventory management techniques.</p>
<p>Workday Inc. carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 7.36%.</p>
<p>WDAY is a leading provider of enterprise-level software solutions for financial management and human resource domains. The company&#39;s cloud-based platform combines finance and HR in a single system that makes the process easier for organizations to provide analytical insights and decision support.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2340765/will-innovation-in-broadband-technology-propel-hlit-s-stock-growth?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_tech_sector-2340765">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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HLIT

Will Innovation in Broadband Technology Propel HLIT's Stock Growth?

<p>Goldman Sachs  analyst Michael Ng   maintains Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $390 to $430.</p>


Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Arista Networks, Raises Price Target to $430

<p><strong>Qorvo, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qrvo#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) recently introduced QPG6200L, an advanced system-on-chip solution, designed to deliver uninterrupted and consistent connectivity for smart home devices. The company has made available the sample and development kits for selected clients, with full-scale production expected to commence early next year.</p>
<p>In today&#39;s rapidly growing and ever-evolving smart home environment, customers often tend to install devices that follow distinct wireless protocols such as Matter or Zigbee. Hence, there is a growing requirement of a flexible and interoperable system that enables these devices using different wireless standards to seamlessly communicate and function with each other.</p>
<p>Qorvo&#39;s latest product QPG6200L, powered by ConcurrentConnect technology, efficiently addresses these requirements. It ensures smooth compatibility across multiple wireless standards by offering greater radio frequency performance and reliability for a vast array of IoT devices. One of the standout features of the product is its energy efficiency, making it suitable for low-power applications such as battery-operated sensors and energy harvesting devices.</p>
<p>The solution comes with a built-in secure element and PSA Certified Level 2, indicating it adheres to stringent security standards and is well equipped to mitigate common software attacks.</p>
<h2>Will This Product Launch Drive QRVO&#39;s Share Performance?</h2>
<p>QRVO&#39;s research and innovation strategy is aligned with broader industry trends, ensuring the interoperability and sustainability of IoT devices. The global smart home device market is growing at a rapid pace and sales are expected to reach around 1.2 billion units by 2028. The launch of energy-efficient, secure and versatile chips like QPG6200L will strengthen its portfolio and boost prospects in this emerging smart home market.</p>
<h2>QRVO&#39;s Stock Price Movement</h2>
<p>The stock has gained 6% over the past year against the industry&#39;s decline of 10%.</p>
<p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/1e/78837.jpg?v=754969609" /></p>
<p>Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</p>
<h2>QRVO&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Stocks to Consider</h2>
<p>Qorvo currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).</p>
<p><strong>Arista Networks, Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/anet#NYSE">ANET</a>) carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 8.25%.</p>
<p>ANET is engaged in providing cloud networking solutions for data centers and cloud computing environments. The company offers 10/25/40/50/100 Gigabit Ethernet switches and routers optimized for next-generation data center networks.</p>
<p><strong>Ubiquiti Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ui#NYSE">UI</a>) sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of networking products and solutions for service providers and enterprises.</p>
<p>UI&#39;s excellent global business model, which is flexible and adaptable to evolving changes in markets, helps it to beat challenges and maximize growth. The company&#39;s effective management of its strong global network of more than 100 distributors and master resellers improved its visibility for future demand and inventory management techniques.</p>
<p><strong>Zillow Group, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zg#NASDAQ">ZG</a>), carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 25.81%.</p>
<p>ZG delivered an earnings surprise of 37.41%, on average, in the trailing four quarters. The company is witnessing solid momentum in rental revenues, driven by growth in both multi and single-family listings, which is a positive factor.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2340018/qorvo-launches-smart-home-connectivity-solution-will-the-stock-gain?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_tech_sector-2340018">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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Qorvo Launches Smart Home Connectivity Solution: Will the Stock Gain?

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Arista Networks</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ANET, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for <strong>Arista Networks</strong>.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 50%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $81,600, and 9, calls, for a total amount of $701,394.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $350.0 to $400.0 for Arista Networks over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Arista Networks's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Arista Networks's significant trades, within a strike price range of $350.0 to $400.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>Arista Networks Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727100098_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
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<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$33.4</td>
<td>$29.9</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$288.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">348</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
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<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$18.41</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$138.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">502</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">170</td>
</tr>
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<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$40.8</td>
<td>$39.9</td>
<td>$40.8</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$81.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">83</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
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<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$50.6</td>
<td>$49.1</td>
<td>$49.7</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">380</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Arista Networks</h3>
<p>Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Arista Networks, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Arista Networks</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 193,912, the price of ANET is down -0.32% at $383.23. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Arista Networks</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $384.5.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Arista Networks with a target price of $400.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Arista Networks, maintaining a target price of $369. </p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Arista Networks with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


Decoding Arista Networks's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

<p>Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 30.87% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 44.75%. Currently, Arista Networks has a market capitalization of $118.82 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In ANET:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of ANET stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$628.39</strong> today based on a price of $378.21 for ANET at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Arista Networks's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726842614_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $600 Today

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ANET usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 30 extraordinary options activities for Arista Networks. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 20% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $112,700, and 27 are calls, amounting to $1,767,764.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $230.0 and $450.0 for Arista Networks, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Arista Networks stands at 364.0, with a total volume reaching 1,611.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Arista Networks, situated within the strike price corridor from $230.0 to $450.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Arista Networks Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726776157_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
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<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
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<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$175.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">213</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$32.7</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$175.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">650</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">109</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$58.7</td>
<td>$57.4</td>
<td>$58.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$174.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">75</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$120.8</td>
<td>$117.4</td>
<td>$118.83</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$154.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">181</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">97</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">407</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Arista Networks</h3>
<p>Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Arista Networks, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Arista Networks</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,420,154, the price of ANET is up 5.01% at $379.84. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 39 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Arista Networks</h3>
<p>In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $384.5.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Arista Networks, which currently sits at a price target of $369.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Arista Networks with a target price of $400. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Arista Networks, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


Spotlight on Arista Networks: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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Shares of companies within the broader technology sector are trading higher amid overall market strength following Wednesday's Fed rate cut.

<p><strong>Nokia Corporation</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nok#NYSE">NOK</a>) recently inked an agreement with iSAT Africa for an undisclosed amount to enhance broadband connectivity across rural areas in Liberia. The three-year deal spanning more than 200 sites in the West African country aims to bridge the digital divide by providing a reliable, affordable and easily accessible network to underserved rural communities.</p>
<h2>How NOK Likely Secured the Deal</h2>
<p>Nokia is well-positioned for the ongoing technology cycle, given the strength of its end-to-end portfolio. Its installed base of high-capacity AirScale products, which enables customers to upgrade to 5G quickly, is growing fast. It is driving the transition of global enterprises into smart virtual networks by creating a single network for all services, converging mobile and fixed broadband, IP routing and optical networks with the software and services to manage them. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, it is transforming the way people and things communicate and connect.</p>
<p>The company aims to create new business and licensing opportunities in the consumer ecosystem. It facilitates customers to move away from an economy-of-scale network operating model to demand-driven operations by offering easy programmability and flexible automation required to support dynamic operations, reduce complexity and improve efficiency. It seeks to expand its business into targeted, high-growth and high-margin vertical markets to address growth opportunities beyond its traditional primary markets.</p>
<h2>What This Collaboration Brings on the Table</h2>
<p>Nokia&#39;s partnership with this integrated communications services provider that specializes in broadcasting &amp; rural connectivity in Africa and the Middle East will seek to drive socio-economic development in the remote areas of Liberia. Per the deal, Nokia will deploy its AirScale radio portfolio along with MantaRay Network Management solutions for effective monitoring and management capabilities to address critical challenges such as limited coverage and the wide digital divide in rural regions.</p>
<h2>Will NOK Stock Benefit?</h2>
<p>Nokia has emerged as one of the leading players in the development of advanced 5G technology and is at the forefront of extending 5G use cases in various industries. It has laid a strong foundation of innovation through substantial infrastructure investments. This has led to the establishment of an impressive portfolio comprising approximately 20,000 patent families, including more than 6,000 patent families that are deemed crucial to 5G technology.</p>
<p>The collaboration with iSAT Africa is likely to propel the stock on incremental revenue generation and inducement of similar deals from other carriers in the future. The agreement is also expected to strengthen Nokia&#39;s position as a leading telecommunications equipment provider in the region.</p>
<p>The stock has gained 16.7% over the past six months compared with the industry&#39;s growth of 12.9%.</p>
<p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/92/78441.jpg?v=1839641549" /><br />
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<h2>NOK Zacks Rank &amp; Stocks to Consider</h2>
<p>Nokia currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).</p>
<p><strong>Arista Networks, Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/anet#NYSE">ANET</a>), carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present, is likely to benefit from strong momentum and diversification across its top verticals and product lines. The company has a software-driven, data-centric approach to help customers build their cloud architecture and enhance their cloud experiences. Arista has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 17.2% and delivered an earnings surprise of 15%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.</p>
<p>It holds a leadership position in 100-gigabit Ethernet switching share in port for the high-speed data center segment. Arista is increasingly gaining market traction in 200 and 400-gig high-performance switching products. It is well-positioned for healthy growth in data-driven cloud networking business with proactive platforms and predictive operations.</p>
<p><strong>AudioCodes Ltd.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/audc#NASDAQ">AUDC</a>) currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. It delivered an earnings surprise of 10.1%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.</p>
<p>Headquartered in Lod, Israel, AudioCodes offers advanced communications software, products and productivity solutions for the digital workplace. It provides a broad range of innovative products, solutions and services that are used by large multi-national enterprises and leading tier-1 operators around the world.</p>
<p><strong>Airgain, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/airg#NASDAQ">AIRG</a>) currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 35%.</p>
<p>Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Airgain offers integrated wireless solutions in the form of antenna products. These products are equipped to solve critical connectivity needs in both the design process and the operating environment across the enterprise, automotive and consumer markets. Ideal for original equipment and design manufacturers, vertical markets, chipset vendors, service providers, value-added resellers and software developers worldwide, the customizable antennas from Airgain serve both indoor and outdoor connectivity issues.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2338515/nokia-to-help-bridge-digital-divide-in-liberia-will-the-stock-gain?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_tech_sector-2338515">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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<p>Evercore ISI Group  analyst Amit Daryanani   maintains Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $400 price target.</p>


Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Arista Networks, Maintains $400 Price Target

<p><strong>Arista Networks's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>2.47 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 0.96% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 1.95 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Arista Networks Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726165817_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Arista Networks has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Arista Networks's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Arista Networks's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.45%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Shares of companies within the broader technology sector are trading higher amid strength in the overall market, which may be gaining amid strength with NVIDIA and other chip stocks. At the ABC 2024 Presidential Debate, Vice President Harris said she wants to invest in American-based technology to win the race on AI and quantum computing.

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Arista Networks</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ANET, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for Arista Networks.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 41%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $189,866, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $562,341.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $240.0 to $330.0 for Arista Networks over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Arista Networks stands at 126.12, with a total volume reaching 996.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Arista Networks, situated within the strike price corridor from $240.0 to $330.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Arista Networks Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726072251_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
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<table>
<thead>
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<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
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<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$106.3</td>
<td>$106.1</td>
<td>$106.3</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$148.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">19</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">14</td>
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<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$69.1</td>
<td>$68.0</td>
<td>$68.3</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$109.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">125</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
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<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$30.2</td>
<td>$29.6</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$99.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">286</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.88</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">52</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">114</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">302</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Arista Networks</h3>
<p>Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Arista Networks, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Arista Networks</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,139,461, the ANET's price is down by 0.0%, now at $326.75. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 47 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Arista Networks</h3>
<p>In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $369.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on Arista Networks with a target price of $369. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Arista Networks options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


A Closer Look at Arista Networks's Options Market Dynamics

<p><strong>Harmonic, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlit#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) recently announced that TOD, a major sports and entertainment platform of beIN MEDIA GROUP, has opted to deploy Harmonic&#39;s cloud-native VOS 360 Media SaaS to enhance the audience experience. TOD primarily serves across the MENA region with exclusive rights to premium sporting events such as La Liga, Premier League, UEFA Champions League and 60,000 hours of other content in several languages.</p>
<p>The advanced fully managed video SaaS platform from HLIT provides impressive content quality from source to screen for various use cases such as live TV, streaming and live events. The solution also allows leveraging either single CDN (content delivery network) or multi-CDN delivery to ensure scalable delivery with greater reach. The complexity associated with live sports streaming workflows doesn&#39;t leave any room for error. Low latency and autoscaling capabilities, along with premium video quality and reliability, are needed to deliver a premium sports experience to viewers.</p>
<p>The leading-edge features of VOS360 Media SaaS effectively address these multifaceted requirements. Running on Microsoft Azure cloud, the platform efficiently manages crucial media processing functionalities, such as transcoding, encryption, packaging and origin. In addition to streamlining the entire media processing chain, its real-time scaling and geo-redundancy capabilities ensure seamless delivery of live sports events with exceptional video quality.</p>
<h2>Will This Collaboration Boost HLIT&#39;s Share Performance?</h2>
<p>Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software-as-a-service technologies or powering the delivery of gigabit Internet cable services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and VOD content on every screen. The recent venture with beIN MEDIA GROUP underlines the broader market shift toward cloud-based streaming solutions that offer ultra low latency with 4K video quality. This emerging trend in the media &amp; entertainment sector bodes well for Harmonic&#39;s long-term growth.</p>
<h2>HLIT&#39;s Stock Price Performance</h2>
<p>The stock has gained 32.8% over the past year compared with the industry&#39;s growth of 53%.</p>
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<h2>Zacks Rank &amp; Other Stocks to Consider</h2>
<p>Harmonic currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).</p>
<p><strong>Arista Networks, Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/anet#NYSE">ANET</a>) sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present.</p>
<p>In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 8.25%. It is engaged in providing cloud networking solutions for data centers and cloud computing environments. The company offers 10/25/40/50/100 Gigabit Ethernet switches and routers optimized for next-generation data center networks.</p>
<p><strong>Ubiquiti Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ui#NYSE">UI</a>) carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of networking products and solutions for service providers and enterprises.</p>
<p>Its excellent global business model, which is flexible and adaptable to evolving changes in markets, helps it to beat challenges and maximize growth. The company&#39;s effective management of its strong global network of more than 100 distributors and master resellers improved its UI&#39;s visibility for future demand and inventory management techniques.</p>
<p><strong>Workday Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wday#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 7.36%.</p>
<p>WDAY is a leading provider of enterprise-level software solutions for financial management and human resource domains. The company&#39;s cloud-based platform combines finance and HR in a single system that makes the process easier for organizations to provide analytical insights and decision support.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2334192/harmonic-elevates-live-sports-streaming-experience-stock-to-gain?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_tech_sector-2334192">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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<p>Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 19.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.44%. Currently, Arista Networks has a market capitalization of $99.43 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In ANET:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of ANET stock 10 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$14,254.20</strong> today based on a price of $316.50 for ANET at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Arista Networks's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725636610_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


$1000 Invested In Arista Networks 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Arista Networks. Our analysis of options history for Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 22% of traders were bullish, while 22% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $131,430, and 6 were calls, valued at $650,160.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $300.0 to $370.0 for Arista Networks over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Arista Networks's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Arista Networks's significant trades, within a strike price range of $300.0 to $370.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>Arista Networks 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725476446_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/06/24</td>
<td>$27.3</td>
<td>$25.6</td>
<td>$26.8</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$198.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">300</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.4</td>
<td>$57.2</td>
<td>$59.7</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$119.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">396</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/06/24</td>
<td>$28.3</td>
<td>$26.1</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$111.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">300</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">224</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$68.5</td>
<td>$65.3</td>
<td>$67.2</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$107.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">108</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/06/24</td>
<td>$28.1</td>
<td>$25.6</td>
<td>$27.0</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">300</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">113</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Arista Networks</h3>
<p>Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Arista Networks, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Arista Networks's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 851,143, the ANET's price is down by -0.13%, now at $326.28. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 54 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Arista Networks</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $369.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Neutral rating for Arista Networks, targeting a price of $369. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Arista Networks, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


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