{
  "id": 19420809,
  "title": "Arista Networks director, 10% owner sells $43.9 million in shares",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/arista-networks-director-10-owner-sells-43-9-million-in-shares",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-11T00:31:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/arista-networks-director-10-owner-sells-439-million-in-shares-93CH-5017402"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arista Networks Director Andreas Bechtolsheim, who owns 10% of the company, recently sold 260,000 shares of its common stock for roughly $43.9 million. The shares were traded at prices between $167.7389 and $172.4382 on November 6, 2026. Since then, the stock has surged to $185.02, marking a 35.6% increase over the past six months and a 41.2% return year-to-date, according to InvestingPro data. Despite this impressive performance, the stock is currently overvalued and trading above its Fair Value. Bechtolsheim executed these transactions according to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which he set up on February 20, 2026. Following the sale, he indirectly retains ownership of 179,755,156 shares, held in a family trust where he serves as a trustee. Investors seeking a deeper understanding of Arista's valuation and growth potential can refer to the Pro Research Report on the company, which is accessible for ANET and 1,400+ other US stocks on InvestingPro. Analysts have recently adjusted their price targets for Arista Networks, indicating their confidence in the company's growth potential. Piper Sandler increased its target to $261 with an Overweight rating, citing strong profitability and a promising outlook through 2027. Truist Securities raised its target to $240, highlighting Arista's third-quarter results and an optimistic fiscal 2026 outlook. Melius also raised its target to $305, maintaining a Buy rating, and noted the company's conservative guidance for 39% growth next year. Morgan Stanley increased its target to $230, emphasizing the company's expanded total addressable market, which has more than doubled to over $220 billion. UBS raised its target to $291, maintaining a Buy rating, and pointed out that Arista's projected revenue growth for 2027 exceeds both investor expectations and the firm's own estimates. These developments reflect the positive sentiment among analysts regarding Arista Networks' future performance.",
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