Arista stock pops after earnings beat; AI networking outlook in focus for next week
Arista Networks shares rose 4.8% to $141.59 Friday after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $2.488 billion, up 28.9% year-over-year, and non-GAAP earnings of $0.82 per share. Management forecast first-quarter revenue of about $2.6 billion, above analyst estimates, and highlighted momentum in AI networking. Margins eased from the prior quarter. Investors await further details in the upcoming annual report.