Company / Operating Margin
Arista Networks Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
42.8%
FY2025
5-year range
31.4% / 42.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 266
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 266 Information Technology companies, Arista Networks is in the top 2% for operating margin. Operating Margin has increased for 5 consecutive years, from 30.2% in FY2020 to 42.8% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
42.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +12.6%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from 38.5% to 42.8% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +8.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +12.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+120.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Arista Networks's operating margin has grown for 5 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 1.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 256.7pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 39.7%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 28.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 42.8% | +1.8% |
| FY2024 | 42.0% | +9.2% |
| FY2023 | 38.5% | +10.5% |
| FY2022 | 34.9% | +11.1% |
| FY2021 | 31.4% | +3.9% |
| FY2020 | 30.2% | -9.7% |
| FY2019 | 33.4% | +162.9% |
| FY2018 | 12.7% | -55.5% |
| FY2017 | 28.6% | +32.5% |
| FY2016 | 21.6% | +20.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026