<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Arista Networks <span>( ANET )</span></strong> .</p> <p>And retail traders should know.</p> <p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p> <p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ANET, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p> <p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p> <p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for Arista Networks <span>( ANET )</span>.</p> <p>This isn't normal.</p> <p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 8%, bearish.</p> <p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $254,972, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $429,422.</p> <h3>What's The Price Target?</h3> <p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $75.0 and $150.0 for Arista Networks <span>( ANET )</span>, spanning the last three months.</p> <h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3> <p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Arista Networks's <span>( ANET )</span> options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Arista Networks's <span>( ANET )</span> significant trades, within a strike price range of $75.0 to $150.0, over the past month.</p> <h3>Arista Networks 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3> <p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1766779308_0.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1766779308_0.png"/></p>  <h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3> <p></p><table> <thead> <tr> <th><strong>Symbol</strong></th> <th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th> <th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th> <th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th> <th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th> <th><strong>Ask</strong></th> <th><strong>Bid</strong></th> <th><strong>Price</strong></th> <th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th> <th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th> <th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th> <th><strong>Volume</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>ANET</td> <td>CALL</td> <td>TRADE</td> <td>NEUTRAL</td> <td>01/30/26</td> <td>$3.2</td> <td>$2.6</td> <td>$2.9</td> <td>$142.00</td> <td>$155.1K</td> <td>10</td> <td>535</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ANET</td> <td>PUT</td> <td>TRADE</td> <td>BULLISH</td> <td>01/15/27</td> <td>$16.9</td> <td>$16.2</td> <td>$16.2</td> <td>$115.00</td> <td>$81.0K</td> <td>601</td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ANET</td> <td>PUT</td> <td>TRADE</td> <td>NEUTRAL</td> <td>01/15/27</td> <td>$16.9</td> <td>$15.5</td> <td>$16.2</td> <td>$115.00</td> <td>$81.0K</td> <td>601</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ANET</td> <td>PUT</td> <td>SWEEP</td> <td>BULLISH</td> <td>01/15/27</td> <td>$10.5</td> <td>$10.1</td> <td>$10.1</td> <td>$100.00</td> <td>$66.6K</td> <td>593</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ANET</td> <td>CALL</td> <td>TRADE</td> <td>NEUTRAL</td> <td>01/21/28</td> <td>$63.2</td> <td>$59.5</td> <td>$61.05</td> <td>$90.00</td> <td>$61.0K</td> <td>26</td> <td>10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table><p></p> <h3>About Arista Networks</h3> <p>Arista Networks <span>( ANET )</span> is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system, or EOS, that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three quarters of its sales from North America.</p> <p>In light of the recent options history for Arista Networks <span>( ANET )</span>, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p> <h3>Current Position of Arista Networks</h3> <ul> <li>With a trading volume of 1,231,337, the price of ANET is up by 0.45%, reaching $131.36.</li> <li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li> <li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 53 days from now.</li> </ul> <h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Arista Networks</h3> <p>In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $159.0.</p> <p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p> <p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <strong>Click here for access</strong>. * An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Arista Networks <span>( ANET )</span>, which currently sits at a price target of $159. </p> <p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Arista Networks <span>( ANET )</span> options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro.</p></div>

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<p>Investors with significant capital are showing a bullish stance on Arista Networks (ANET), with options trades revealing a 50% bullish sentiment. Benzinga's options scanner identified 12 unusual trades, with a focus on a price range of $75 to $150. The stock is currently trading at $131.36, up 0.45%. Analysts, including Morgan Stanley, maintain an Overweight rating with a target price of $159. Options trading involves higher risks and rewards, requiring careful strategy and monitoring.</p>

Arista Networks's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking