Arista (ANET) CEO Jayshree Ullal Sells Shares

What Happened
Jayshree Ullal, CEO and Chairperson of Arista Networks, reported multiple open‑market sales on August 12, 2026. The filing lists sales totaling about 573,509 shares for gross proceeds of approximately $119.36 million. Individual lots were reported at weighted average prices in the $207.00–$211.37 range (see footnotes for exact ranges and per‑lot prices).

Key Details

• Transaction date: August 12, 2026; Form 4 filed August 14, 2026 (appears timely).
• Total sold (as reported): ~573,509 shares for ~$119,364,070 in aggregate proceeds.
• Price information: reported as weighted averages; per‑footnote ranges include roughly $207.00–$207.99, $208.00–$208.97, $209.00–$209.89, $210.23–$211.20, and $211.36–$211.37 (F2–F7). The filing states it will provide per‑price breakdown on request.
• Trading plan / authority: Sales were effected under a Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan adopted November 14, 2025 for the benefit of relatives (F1, F9).
• Ownership reporting: Several lots were held in family or beneficiary trusts for which Ullal is trustee or co‑trustee; she disclaims beneficial ownership for some trust holdings (F3, F8, F10).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not provided in the excerpt—see the full Form 4 for post‑sale holdings.

Context
These were outright sales (S) reported under an established 10b5‑1 plan and trust arrangements; such automated plan sales are generally considered routine and not an explicit signal of management’s short‑term view. For full line‑by‑line pricing, account allocation, and any post‑transaction holdings, consult the complete Form 4 (Accession 0001596532-26-000190).