On October 6, Arista Networks rose 3.26% in regular trading, trading at $213.65 per share, with turnover of $588 million. The move was supported by its recent inclusion in the S&P 100 index, which took effect on September 21, driving passive index fund buying and reinforcing positive momentum.
Analyst sentiment has also strengthened following strong second-quarter results, with several firms raising price targets, including Bernstein initiating coverage at Outperform with a $250 target. The consensus rating remains buy, with a mean target near $248.90, reflecting continued confidence in data center and AI networking demand. In the broader communication equipment sector, Ciena jumped 10.0%, Applied Optoelectronics gained 5.77%, and Nokia rose 5.25%.
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