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Broadcom's Networking Chip Demand Soars as Arista's Q2 Revenue Surges
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 10:29 am ET1min read
Arista Networks' Q2 earnings beat expectations, with a 30% sales increase and 24% growth forecast for Q3. The strong product segment growth, driven by hardware sales, is a positive sign for Broadcom, a key supplier of networking chips to Arista. Arista's switches and routers require these chips to function, and the company's sales growth indicates increased demand for Broadcom's products. As a result, Broadcom shares rose 3% following Arista's earnings release, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF fell 0.8%. This suggests a strong connection between Arista's performance and Broadcom's fortunes.
Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) reported strong Q2 earnings, with a 30% increase in sales compared to the previous year. The company's earnings per share (EPS) reached $0.73, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.65 [1]. This performance is driven by robust growth in its product segment, particularly hardware sales, which are crucial for the company's operations.The strong sales growth indicates increased demand for networking chips, a key component for Arista's switches and routers. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), a major supplier of networking chips, saw its stock rise by 3% following Arista's earnings release. This positive correlation suggests that Arista's performance is closely linked to Broadcom's fortunes.
Meanwhile, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:SOXX) fell by 0.8%, indicating a broader market reaction to the semiconductor sector. The semiconductor industry is heavily reliant on networking chip sales, and Arista's strong performance may have influenced this market trend.
Looking ahead, Arista Networks forecasts a 24% growth for Q3, driven by continued demand for its networking solutions. This growth is expected to benefit Broadcom, as well as other semiconductor companies, as they continue to supply Arista's product segment.
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[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-mitsubishi-ufj-asset-management-uk-ltd-takes-124-million-position-in-arista-networks-inc-nyseanet-2025-08-14/
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