Arista Networks Stock In Shambles: Down -17% With 6-Day Losing Streak

ANET: Arista Networks logo
ANET
Arista Networks

Arista Networks (ANET) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -17% return. The company has lost about $35 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $169 Bil. The stock remains 21.3% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.3% for the S&P 500.

ANET provides cloud networking solutions and comprehensive post-contract support, including technical assistance, hardware repair, and software updates across global markets. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell ANET.

A single stock can be risky, but there is a huge value to a broader, diversified approach. Quiz time: Over the last 5 years, which index do you think the Trefis High Quality Portfolio outperformed — the S&P 500, the S&P 1500 Equal Weighted, or both? The answer might surprise you. See how our advisory framework helps stack the odds in your favor.

Comparing ANET Stock Returns With The S&P 500

Relevant Articles
  1. Nutanix Stock To $33?
  2. Texas Pacific Land Stock Drop Looks Sharp, But How Deep Can It Go?
  3. Advanced Micro Devices Stock Drop Looks Sharp, But How Deep Can It Go?
  4. Would You Still Hold Broadcom Stock If It Fell Another 30%?
  5. Would You Still Hold Modine Manufacturing Stock If It Fell Another 30%?
  6. Why Is Lyft Stock Down 16%?

The following table summarizes the return for ANET stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
 

Return Period ANET S&P 500
1D -4.6% -1.1%
6D (Current Streak) -17.3% -2.5%
1M (21D) -14.8% -0.5%
3M (63D) -3.7% 5.2%
YTD 2025 21.3% 14.3%
2024 87.7% 23.3%
2023 94.1% 24.2%
2022 -15.6% -19.4%

 
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: ANET Dip Buyer Analysis.

Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents

There are currently 35 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 61 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
 

Consecutive Days # of Gainers # of Losers
3D 23 20
4D 8 28
5D 1 5
6D 3 2
7D or more 0 6
Total >=3 D 35 61

 
 
Key Financials for Arista Networks (ANET)

Last 2 Fiscal Years:

Metric FY2023 FY2024
Revenues $5.9 Bil $7.0 Bil
Operating Income $2.3 Bil $2.9 Bil
Net Income $2.1 Bil $2.9 Bil

Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:

Metric 2025 FQ2 2025 FQ3
Revenues $2.2 Bil $2.3 Bil
Operating Income $986.2 Mil $978.2 Mil
Net Income $888.8 Mil $853.0 Mil

 
The losing streak ANET stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.