Andreas Bechtolsheim sells $43 million of Arista Networks stock
Andreas Bechtolsheim, a 10% owner of Arista Networks, sold roughly $43 million worth of the company's stock on November 5, 2026. The sale comprised 250,580 shares, which were traded at prices between $158.35 and $171.5475. This transaction occurred under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Bechtolsheim had set up on February 20, 2026.
The shares were indirectly owned by a family trust, which Bechtolsheim oversees as a trustee. After selling the shares, the trust remains the largest shareholder of Arista Networks with 180,015,156 shares. Arista's stock has increased 42% so far this year, and the company's market capitalization stands at $215.79 billion. Analysts believe Arista's stock is currently overvalued and on a list of the most overvalued stocks.
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