Arista Networks Founder Sells $668 Million in Stock Under Trading Plan
What happened
Andreas Bechtolsheim, Founder and Chief Architect of Arista Networks, sold 260,000 shares of Arista Networks on November 5, 2026, at a weighted average price of about $165.45, totaling roughly $43.0 million. This sale was his 14th since May 22, 2026, bringing his total sales to about $668.2 million across 3,784,740 shares. The filings indicate all sales were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established in February 20, 2026.
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Why it matters
The sales occurred during a period when Arista Networks stock fell 10.82% on November 5, 2026, amid an AI selloff. However, reports note that because the sales were executed under a pre-arranged trading plan, the timing of the sales does not indicate his personal view on the stock's performance.
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Who's involved
- Arista NetworksCompany whose stock was sold by its founder and chief architect.
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Arista Networks
American technology company