Operating Expenses

G&A

Arista Networks G&A decreased by 22.4% to $33.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.7%, from $34.30M to $33.70M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 14.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$20.90M$22.49M$24.26M$23.11M$22.88M$23.43M$23.82M$25.03M$26.42M$25.34M$42.29M$27.76M$25.76M$33.81M$35.38M$34.30M$29.40M$34.80M$43.40M$33.70M
QoQ Change+7.6%+7.9%-4.7%-1.0%+2.4%+1.7%+5.1%+5.6%-4.1%+66.9%-34.4%-7.2%+31.3%+4.6%-3.0%-14.3%+18.4%+24.7%-22.4%
YoY Change+9.5%+4.2%-1.8%+8.3%+15.5%+8.2%+77.5%+10.9%-2.5%+33.4%-16.4%+23.5%+14.2%+2.9%+22.7%-1.7%
Range$20.90M$43.40M
CAGR+10.6%
Avg YoY Growth+13.0%
Median YoY Growth+8.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arista Networks's g&a?
Arista Networks (ANET) reported g&a of $33.70M in Q1 2026.
How has Arista Networks's g&a changed year-over-year?
Arista Networks's g&a decreased by 1.7% year-over-year, from $34.30M to $33.70M.
What is the long-term trend for Arista Networks's g&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Arista Networks's g&a has grown at a 14.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $83.12M to $141.90M.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.