Arista Networks, Inc. Q2 FY2026 Earnings Call
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Arista Networks Q2 2026 Earnings Summary
Overview
- Arista reported its first $3 billion revenue quarter for the period ending June 30, 2026, achieving significant AI fabric momentum with over 100 cumulative Etherlink customers (up from 4-5 in 2024).
- Company highlighted entry into Fortune 500 and Russell 50 in 2026; raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance for the third time this year.
- Key themes: AI scale-out/scale-across fabrics, supply chain improvements, and EOS innovations (SSU, MRC, SRv6) for reliable AI networking.
Financial Highlights (Q2 2026)
- Revenue: $3.0+ billion, +37.7% year-over-year (vs. Q2 2025) and above prior guidance of $2.8 billion.
- International Revenue: $697.8 million (23% of total), up from 15.5% in Q1 2026.
- Gross Margin: 63.4%, down from 65.6% in Q2 2025 but up from 62.4% in Q1 2026 (benefited from tariff refunds and mix).
- Operating Expenses: $411 million (13.5% of revenue), up from $396.8 million in Q1 2026.
- R&D: $278.1 million (9.2% of revenue), up slightly from $271.5 million in Q1 2026.
- Operating Income: $1.5 billion (49.9% of revenue).
- Net Income: $1.3 billion (42.9% of revenue).
- Diluted EPS: $1.02, +39.7% year-over-year (vs. $0.73 in Q2 2025).
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