Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET), featuring a net income margin of 38.32% and upside potential of 30.50%, secures a spot on our list of the best extremely profitable stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts.
The company reported net income of $3.51 billion for the recently completed fiscal year (FY25)
Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) remains in analysts’ focus as they weigh in following strong first-quarter earnings and a raised full-year outlook. On May 6, 2026, Piper Sandler raised its price target on Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) to $181 from $175, keeping an “Overweight” rating. The firm acknowledged shares had pulled back after a 35% run over the prior month, with early concerns around peak growth and de-commitment commentary weighing on sentiment.
Still, the investment firm pointed to AI-driven acceleration and noted Arista’s customer base spans hyperscalers, AI Titans, neoclouds, edge platforms, and large enterprises, giving it broad inference-era exposure. Also on May 6, Rosenblatt raised its target to $210 from $180 and kept a “Buy” rating, saying Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET)’s business update confirmed the reasoning behind the firm’s upgrade the prior month. The analyst specifically cited Microsoft’s shift to Ethernet from InfiniBand at production scale as a notable data point.