ANET · 8-K · 20260804PR000174
Operating Cash Flow Trends
Arista Networks, Inc. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 62 · Surprise 46 · Contradicted
Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $2.777 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $1.842 billion in the prior-year period. Deferred revenue contributed $1.494 billion of operating cash flow, compared with $1.141 billion in the prior-year period. Accounts receivable used $379.3 million and inventories used $288.2 million of cash during the first six months of 2026.
Key facts
- Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $2,776.5 million. source
- Change in deferred revenue provided $1,493.5 million to operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026. source
- Income taxes, net cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $198.4 million. source
- Deferred income taxes adjustment for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $(213.1) million. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | — | Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $2,776.5 million. |
| cash | positive | realized | — | Change in deferred revenue provided $1,493.5 million to operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026. |