Free Cash Flow for Arista Networks (ANET)
Free Cash Flow for Arista Networks (ANET): headline value $4.25B · YoY +15.7%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$4.25B
YoY change
+15.7%
5Y CAGR
+42.7%
Peak year (2025)
$4.25B
Latest annual
$4.25B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Arista Networks (ANET) from 2011 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Arista Networks (ANET) from 2011 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.25B | +15.7% | ||
| 2024 | $3.68B | +83.8% | ||
| 2023 | $2.00B | +346.2% | ||
| 2022 | $448.17M | -52.9% | ||
| 2021 | $951.12M | +32.1% | ||
| 2020 | $719.73M | -24.0% | ||
| 2019 | $947.28M | +97.6% | ||
| 2018 | $479.29M | -22.2% | ||
| 2017 | $616.35M | +460.2% | ||
| 2016 | $110.02M | -39.1% | ||
| 2015 | $180.54M | +78.1% | ||
| 2014 | $101.38M | +607.4% | ||
| 2013 | $14.33M | -37.7% | ||
| 2012 | $22.99M | +138.0% | ||
| 2011 | $9.66M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Arista Networks's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of Arista Networks (ANET) free cash flow is $4.25B – grew 15.7% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Arista Networks free cash flow produced a CAGR of +42.7% – sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual free cash flow of $4.25B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $9.66M in 2011.
Within Technology, Arista Networks (ANET) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for free cash flow is $49.26B.
Arista Networks Free Cash Flow by Year
Arista Networks Free Cash Flow 2025: $4.25B
Arista Networks free cash flow in 2025 was $4.25B, grew 15.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Arista Networks Free Cash Flow 2024: $3.68B
Arista Networks free cash flow in 2024 was $3.68B, surged 83.8% from 2023.
Arista Networks Free Cash Flow 2023: $2.00B
Arista Networks free cash flow in 2023 was $2.00B, surged 346.2% from 2022.
Arista Networks Free Cash Flow 2022: $448.17M
Arista Networks free cash flow in 2022 was $448.17M, plunged 52.9% below 2021.
Arista Networks Free Cash Flow 2021: $951.12M
Arista Networks free cash flow in 2021 was $951.12M.
See more financial history for Arista Networks (ANET).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Arista Networks, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.10T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $98.77B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $96.68B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $71.61B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $26.91B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $10.65B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $6.74B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $1.67B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Arista Networks's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Arista Networks (ANET) is $4.25B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Arista Networks free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Arista Networks (ANET) free cash flow changed +15.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Arista Networks free cash flow?
Arista Networks (ANET) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +42.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Arista Networks free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Arista Networks free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $4.25B in 2025.
What was Arista Networks free cash flow in 2024?
Arista Networks (ANET) free cash flow in 2024 was $3.68B.
What was Arista Networks free cash flow in 2025?
Arista Networks (ANET) free cash flow in 2025 was $4.25B.
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