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Operating Margin Drivers
Arista Networks, Inc. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 61 · Surprise 74 · In source text
Arista Networks' operating margin expanded 110 basis points year over year in Q2 2026. The improvement reflected expense discipline and operating leverage as revenue reached $3.036 billion. Management raised its 2026 operating-margin target to 48%-49%. The margin expansion offset the reported 220-basis-point gross-margin decline caused by customer mix.
Key facts
- Management increased operating-margin target to 48%-49%. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| margin | positive | probable | — | Management increased operating-margin target to 48%-49%. |