[8-K] Arista Networks, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Arista Networks, Inc. furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company attached the full release as Exhibit 99.1.

The information, including Exhibit 99.1, was furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 and is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference, except as specifically referenced in future filings.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2025

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ARISTA NETWORKS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

001-36468

20-1751121

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5453 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(408) 547-5500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value			ANET			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company						☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.						☐

ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 4, 2025, Arista Networks, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

This information and Exhibit 99.1 are intended to be furnished under Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” and Item 9.01, “Financial Statements and Exhibits,” of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release issued by Arista Networks, Inc. dated November 4, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						ARISTA NETWORKS, INC.
November 4, 2025						/s/ CHANTELLE BREITHAUPT
						Chantelle Breithaupt
						Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
						(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

FAQ

What did Arista Networks (ANET) announce in this 8-K?

Arista furnished a press release with financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period does the ANET press release cover?

It covers the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find the detailed results for ANET?

The full text is in Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Is the information considered filed with the SEC?

No. The information (including Exhibit 99.1) was furnished, not filed, and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities.

What items are cited in this 8-K for ANET?

Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

What exhibits were included in ANET’s 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1: press release dated November 4, 2025; Exhibit 104: Cover Page Interactive Data File.