Amit Daryanani of Evercore ISI has updated Arista Networks’ price target to $340, indicating a potential upside of about 6.29%.
The company is highlighted for its performance within the competitive Computer and Technology sector, ranked #9 in the Zacks Sector Rank.
Arista Networks is recognized as a top stock pick for momentum investors with a Momentum Style Score of B.
Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) has recently been in the spotlight following an updated price target from Amit Daryanani of Evercore ISI, setting it at $340, which suggests a potential upside of about 6.29% from its last closing price of $319.89. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook on the company’s future performance, as highlighted by TheFly. Arista Networks operates within the competitive Computer and Technology sector, which is home to 618 individual stocks and is ranked #9 in the Zacks Sector Rank. This ranking evaluates sectors based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups, indicating the sector’s potential for outperformance.
Arista Networks, alongside companies like Phunware (PHUN), has been scrutinized for its performance against the broader sector. The analysis by Zacks Investment Research suggests that Arista Networks is a compelling option for investors interested in computer and Technology stocks. This is particularly relevant given the sector’s competitive landscape and Arista Networks’ potential to stand out among its peers. The company’s year-to-date performance, when compared to the rest of the sector, might offer valuable insights for investors considering this stock.
Moreover, Arista Networks has been identified as a top stock pick for momentum investors, according to Zacks Investment Research. With a Momentum Style Score of B, the company stands out for its price change and earnings estimate revisions, both of which are crucial indicators of a stock’s future performance. This makes Arista Networks an attractive option for those looking to invest based on momentum, aiming to capitalize on trends in the stock’s price movement.
Wall Street analysts have also shown a favorable outlook towards Arista Networks, with an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.67, which falls between Strong Buy and Buy. This rating, based on the analysis of 23 brokerage firms, indicates a positive sentiment from the brokerage community towards the company. A substantial 65.2% of the recommendations are Strong Buy, while 8.7% are Buy, further highlighting the optimistic perspective on Arista Networks.
Currently, Arista Networks is trading at $319.89, with a slight decrease of $0.2, marking a change of approximately -0.06%. The stock has fluctuated between a low of $317.83 and a high of $326.055 throughout the trading day. Over the past year, ANET’s shares have seen a low of $139.18 and reached up to $329.035, showcasing the stock’s volatility and the interest it garners in the market. With a market capitalization of around $100.24 billion and a trading volume of 1,752,251 shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Arista Networks remains a significant player in the Computer and Technology sector.
