ANET
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Arista Networks Inc. (ANET) closed at $137.49 as of 2026-02-02, trading 91.4% above its 200-week moving average of $71.83. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 98.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 40, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 561 weeks of data, ANET has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 6 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ANET at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +58.5%.
With a market cap of $173.1 billion, ANET is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.9%. Return on equity stands at 31.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 14.5x book value.
Share count has increased 2.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 10.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ANET would have grown to $3147, compared to $392 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 37.5% vs 13.4% for the index — confirming ANET as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 56.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: ANET vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ANET Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying ANET when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +60.6% after 12 months (median +59.0%), compared to +22.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +191.6% vs +31.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ANET crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ANET has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +58.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Jun 2015 | 3 | 7.2% | +3.1% | +3262.6% |
| Sep 2015 | Nov 2015 | 11 | 13.1% | +23.7% | +3312.7% |
| Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 | 2 | 6.0% | +39.8% | +3157.1% |
| Jan 2016 | May 2016 | 20 | 21.1% | +47.1% | +3094.2% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 4 | 9.5% | +142.5% | +3200.6% |
| Feb 2020 | Apr 2020 | 6 | 17.0% | +44.9% | +1039.1% |
| Aug 2020 | Aug 2020 | 1 | 0.2% | +71.2% | +934.4% |
| Aug 2020 | Oct 2020 | 5 | 7.5% | +72.0% | +942.1% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 2 | 5.0% | +82.4% | +927.4% |
| Average | 6 | — | +58.5% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02