By Luke Kawa
Publication Date: 2026-01-22 13:24:00
Arista Networks Rises on Surge in Call Buying
Arista NetworksA maker of switches and other networking equipment used in AI data centers was on track for its best day of the new year on Thursday as options traders remained bullish on the stock.
At around 11 a.m. ET, there were nearly twice as many call purchases in Arista as the 10-day moving average for a full day of activity. Buying call options to make leveraged bets on price increases has been a popular trading tactic used by retail traders in recent years.
Otherwise, there were no clear headlines surrounding today’s outsized move, but the stock has been attracting attention lately: In a note earlier this month, analysts at Goldman Sachs highlighted Arista as a top tactic trade for earnings season and said the shares — which they rate as a “buy” — could rise 20% next year.
“ANET is well positioned as data center spending continues to grow and has established itself as a premier network provider…
