Arista Networks Stock In Shambles: Down -18% With 5-Day Losing Streak
Arista Networks (ANET) – a provider of cloud networking solutions and post-contract support – hit a 5-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to -18%. The company’s market cap has crashed by about $39 Bil over the last 5 days and currently stands at $178 Bil.
Is this an opportunity or a trap? There is nothing to fear in ANET stock given its overall Very Strong operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Very High valuation, the stock appears Attractive but Volatile (For details, see Buy or Sell ANET).
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Returns vs S&P 500
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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 | -3.6% | -0.4% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -17.9% | 1.8% |
| 1M (21D) | -2.3% | 8.2% |
| 3M (63D) | 10.2% | 7.9% |
| YTD 2026 | 8.2% | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 18.5% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 87.7% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 94.1% | 24.2% |
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 54 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 50 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 35 | 21 |
| 4D | 11 | 9 |
| 5D | 6 | 19 |
| 6D | 2 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 54 | 50 |
Key Financials for Arista Networks (ANET)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $7.0 Bil | $9.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.9 Bil | $3.9 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.9 Bil | $3.5 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.5 Bil | $2.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.0 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $955.8 Mil | $1.0 Bil |
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.