Arista Networks (ANET) — closed signal from May 20, 2026
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on August 18, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
ANET price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted
$136.00 – $145.00Entry zone — fair-value band
$142.50Published — price the day we called it
$173.85Target — the price the thesis aimed for
$214.89Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$193.18Window close — end-of-window price, context only
What happened
Target reached
Reached its target in 13 days.
Peak price
$214.89
peak on August 5, 2026 — not a realized returnPeak gain
+50.8%
peak, from the publication priceWindow close
$193.18
end-of-window price, context onlyDays to target
13
Window
May 20, 2026 – August 18, 2026
The thesis — published May 20, 2026
Predicted growth
+22%
over the measurement windowTarget price
$173.85
the price the thesis aimed forEntry zone
$136.00 – $145.00
the fair-value band we waited forPrice at publication
$142.50
published May 20, 2026Confidence
79%
how strongly the data lined upTimeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)
Arista supplies the networking gear that many cloud and AI customers need, so it benefits directly from growth in AI data centers. Recent results and guidance were strong, and upgrades to data centers support fair valuation. Shares fell back below a short-term trend line, offering a potential 0-3 month rebound, though valuation and insider sales keep conviction cautious.
Primary drivers
- AI data-center networking demand is the main growth driver
- No debt on the balance sheet adds financial strength
- Recent guidance and valuation moves made the story more positive
- The current pullback is cleaner than other extended AI trades
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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