Arista Networks (ANET) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Arista Networks (ANET) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.66x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $1.69 Billion exceeds net income of $1.02 Billion, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore Arista Networks (ANET) investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Arista Networks Cash Flow Quality Index (2011–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Arista Networks across 15 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check ANET intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Arista Networks (2011–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Arista Networks. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see market cap of Arista Networks.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.25x | $4.37 Billion | $3.51 Billion | ▼ -4.2% |
| 2024 | 1.30x | $3.71 Billion | $2.85 Billion | ▲ +33.4% |
| 2023 | 0.97x | $2.03 Billion | $2.09 Billion | ▲ +167.4% |
| 2022 | 0.36x | $492.81 Million | $1.35 Billion | ▼ -69.8% |
| 2021 | 1.21x | $1.02 Billion | $840.85 Million | ▲ +4.3% |
| 2020 | 1.16x | $735.11 Million | $634.56 Million | ▲ +3.4% |
| 2019 | 1.12x | $963.03 Million | $859.87 Million | ▼ -27.0% |
| 2018 | 1.53x | $503.12 Million | $328.12 Million | ▲ +2.7% |
| 2017 | 1.49x | $631.63 Million | $423.20 Million | ▲ +109.1% |
| 2016 | 0.71x | $131.44 Million | $184.19 Million | ▼ -56.9% |
| 2015 | 1.66x | $200.53 Million | $121.10 Million | ▲ +25.6% |
| 2014 | 1.32x | $114.52 Million | $86.85 Million | ▲ +61.6% |
| 2013 | 0.82x | $34.65 Million | $42.46 Million | ▼ -33.8% |
| 2012 | 1.23x | $26.31 Million | $21.35 Million | ▲ +237.4% |
| 2011 | 0.37x | $12.43 Million | $34.03 Million | — |