10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2021

Arista Networks, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2021

Filed August 3, 2021For Securities:ANET

Summary

Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2021, demonstrating robust revenue growth and improved profitability. Total revenue for the second quarter of 2021 reached $707.3 million, a significant increase of 30.8% compared to the same period in the prior year. This growth was primarily driven by a 34.4% surge in product revenue, indicating strong demand for their cloud networking solutions. The company also saw healthy growth in service revenue, up 18.2%. For the first six months of 2021, Arista Networks generated $1.37 billion in revenue, representing a 29.3% increase year-over-year. Gross margin remained strong, hovering around 64% for both the quarter and the year-to-date period, reflecting effective cost management and pricing strategies. Operating expenses increased to support growth initiatives, particularly in research and development and sales and marketing, yet income from operations grew substantially by 31.4% year-over-year to $219.4 million for the quarter. The company ended the period with a solid balance sheet, including over $3.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, positioning it well for continued investment and future growth.

Financial Highlights

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Revenue

$707.32M

64.2% Gross Margin

Net Income

$196.89M

27.8% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.15

Total Assets

$5.21B

Cash & Equivalents

$897.92M

Free Cash Flow

$258.89M

Financial Statements
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Revenue$707.32M
Cost of Revenue$253.14M
Gross Profit$454.18M
R&D Expenses$143.29M
Operating Expenses$234.81M
Operating Income$219.37M
Net Income$196.89M
EPS (Basic)$0.16
EPS (Diluted)$0.15
Shares Outstanding (Basic)1.22B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)1.28B

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenue for Q2 2021 surged by 30.8% to $707.3 million compared to Q2 2020.
  • 2Product revenue saw a significant increase of 34.4% year-over-year in Q2 2021, driven by strong customer demand.
  • 3Gross margin remained healthy, reported at 64.2% for Q2 2021, indicating effective cost control.
  • 4Income from operations increased by 31.4% to $219.4 million in Q2 2021.
  • 5The company maintained a strong liquidity position with over $3.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of June 30, 2021.
  • 6International revenues represented 27.3% of total revenues in Q2 2021, showing an increase from the prior year, signaling broader geographic market penetration.
  • 7Research and development expenses increased by 28.5% in Q2 2021, reflecting continued investment in innovation and new product development.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of Arista Networks' revenue growth in Q2 2021 was a significant increase in product revenue, which rose by 34.4% year-over-year. This indicates strong demand for their cloud networking solutions from both new and existing customers.

Arista Networks maintained a strong gross margin of 64.2% in Q2 2021. While costs of revenue increased due to higher sales volumes and supply chain-related costs, the company benefited from a reduced proportion of sales to large end customers who typically receive larger discounts, and effective management of product and service pricing.

Arista Networks reported a strong financial position with over $3.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of June 30, 2021. The company believes its current liquidity and cash generated from operations are sufficient to meet its working capital requirements and growth strategies for at least the next 12 months. The substantial revenue growth and operational improvements suggest a positive outlook, though potential supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 remain a consideration.

Arista Networks is investing in future growth through increased spending on research and development, which rose by 28.5% in Q2 2021, focusing on new product development and enhancing their existing cloud networking platform. They are also expanding their sales and marketing efforts globally.