ANET (Arista Networks) Stock Based Compensation: $467 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ANET Arista Networks Inc ANET
97 GF Score
Price $173.93
GF Value $141.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Arista Networks Stock Based Compensation?

Arista Networks ANET -1.52% 97 Stock Based Compensation is $467 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ANET with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Arista Networks's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $121 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $467 Mil.

Arista Networks Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Arista Networks Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Arista Networks Stock Based Compensation Chart

Arista Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Arista Networks Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Arista Networks Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $467 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $467 Mil mean?
Arista Networks (ANET) has a Stock Based Compensation of $467 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Arista Networks and its competitors.
Is Arista Networks' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Arista Networks' current Stock Based Compensation is $467 Mil. Overall, Arista Networks has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arista Networks' Stock Based Compensation compare to WDC and STX?
Arista Networks' Stock Based Compensation of $467 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Hardware company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Arista Networks and its competitors. Arista Networks's current Stock Based Compensation is $467 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arista Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arista Networks (ANET) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $141.72, compared to a current price of $173.93 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $467 Mil. Arista Networks' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arista Networks (ANET), the current Stock Based Compensation is $467 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Arista Networks (ANET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arista Networks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $173.93 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.72. GuruFocus considers Arista Networks to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ANET:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $467 Mil
  • GF Value™: $141.72 vs. price of $173.93 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 6 warning signs

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Arista Networks Business Description

Address 5453 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
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 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-fourths of its sales from North America.
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