Arista Networks reported Q2 revenue of $707.3 million, an increase of 6.0% compared to the first quarter of 2021, and an increase of 30.8% from the second quarter of 2020. GAAP gross margin was 64.2%, compared to GAAP gross margin of 63.7% in the first quarter of 2021 and 63.7% in the second quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP net income was $216.8 million, or $2.72 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $167.0 million, or $2.11 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2020.
“Our record second quarter reflects continued momentum and diversification across our top verticals and product-lines,” said Jayshree Ullal, Arista’s president and CEO. “We are on the cusp of network software and data driven transformation and look forward to delighting many more customers.”
- In Q2 2021, Arista surpassed 50 million cloud network ports shipped cumulatively.