Shares of Arista Networks soared 11% in Monday’s extended trading session after the computer networking solution provider reported better-than-expected 3Q results despite COVID-19 related supply-chain challenges.Arista Networks’ (ANET) 3Q sales fell 7.5% year-over-year to $605 million but surpassed analysts’ expectations of $581.3 million and came well ahead of management’s guidance range of $570-$590 million. Adjusted EPS dropped 10% to $2.42 but surpassed the Street consensus of $2.21.Arista CEO Jayshree Ullal said, “Our customers are validating our traction as we migrate from legacy to cognitive client to cloud deployments with a cumulative of 40 million cloud networking ports shipped by Q3 2020. Despite some COVID-19 turbulence, we believe Arista will only emerge stronger.” (See ANET stock analysis on TipRanks).The company provided strong 4Q sales guidance that exceeds Wall Street forecasts. Arista projects 4Q revenues to generate between $615 million and $635 million, which is higher than Street estimates of $609.3 million.Ahead of its earnings, Rosenblatt Securities analyst Ryan Koontz raised the stock’s price target to $250 (15.7% upside potential) from $240, while reiterating a Hold rating. In an October 19 earnings preview note, Koontz wrote, “We expect a strong Q3 from hyperscale and, despite a flattish trend into Q4, to return to y/y growth in 4Q20 vs an easy compare. Our checks indicate continued progress in enterprise including a number of F1000 logo wins. The recent run-up in ANET stock (+7% vs S&P over the past month) leaves some upside in our opinion.”Currently, the Street has a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock. The Moderate Buy analyst consensus is based on 6 Buys and 10 Holds. The average price target of $240.75 implies upside potential of about 11.4% to current levels. Shares are up 6.3% year-to-date.Related News: Magellan Tops 3Q Profit As Refined Products Demand Improves Twitter’s Ad Revenues Drive 3Q Sales Beat Clorox Hikes 2021 Guidance Due To Cleaning Bonanza; Shares Rise 4% More recent articles from Smarter Analyst: * Nutrien Sinking 4% Despite Earnings Beat On Strong Potash Sales * Mondelez Beats Q3 Estimates On Elevated Demand In Developed Markets * Vornado Flips To Loss in 3Q; Street Sees 29% Upside * DraftKings Teams Up With Golfing Champ DeChambeau Ahead Of Masters,
Shares of Arista Networks soared 11% in Monday’s extended trading session after the computer networking solution provider reported better-than-expected 3Q results despite COVID-19 related supply-chain challenges.Arista Networks’ (ANET) 3Q sales fell 7.5% year-over-year to $605 million but surpassed analysts’ expectations of $581.3 million and came well ahead of management’s guidance range of $570-$590 million. Adjusted EPS dropped 10% to $2.42 but surpassed the Street consensus of $2.21.Arista CEO Jayshree Ullal said, “Our customers are validating our traction as we migrate from legacy to cognitive client to cloud deployments with a cumulative of 40 million cloud networking ports shipped by Q3 2020. Despite some COVID-19 turbulence, we believe Arista will only emerge stronger.” (See ANET stock analysis on TipRanks).The company provided strong 4Q sales guidance that exceeds Wall Street forecasts. Arista projects 4Q revenues to generate between $615 million and $635 million, which is higher than Street estimates of $609.3 million.Ahead of its earnings, Rosenblatt Securities analyst Ryan Koontz raised the stock’s price target to $250 (15.7% upside potential) from $240, while reiterating a Hold rating. In an October 19 earnings preview note, Koontz wrote, “We expect a strong Q3 from hyperscale and, despite a flattish trend into Q4, to return to y/y growth in 4Q20 vs an easy compare. Our checks indicate continued progress in enterprise including a number of F1000 logo wins. The recent run-up in ANET stock (+7% vs S&P over the past month) leaves some upside in our opinion.”Currently, the Street has a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock. The Moderate Buy analyst consensus is based on 6 Buys and 10 Holds. The average price target of $240.75 implies upside potential of about 11.4% to current levels. Shares are up 6.3% year-to-date.Related News: Magellan Tops 3Q Profit As Refined Products Demand Improves Twitter’s Ad Revenues Drive 3Q Sales Beat Clorox Hikes 2021 Guidance Due To Cleaning Bonanza; Shares Rise 4% More recent articles from Smarter Analyst: * Nutrien Sinking 4% Despite Earnings Beat On Strong Potash Sales * Mondelez Beats Q3 Estimates On Elevated Demand In Developed Markets * Vornado Flips To Loss in 3Q; Street Sees 29% Upside * DraftKings Teams Up With Golfing Champ DeChambeau Ahead Of Masters
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