Independent
Tenure on this board
5.0 yrs
Also a director at
Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG)
Meeting calendar
ANET · Annual meeting · Friday, May 29, 2026
Arista Networks Inc
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect three Class III directors; advisory (non-binding) approval of named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay); ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm.
Market cap
$212.3B
1Y TSR
+54.9%
Board grade
B+
Record date
Apr 2, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 29, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect three Class III directors—Lewis Chew, Greg Lavender and Mark B. Templeton—to serve three-year terms ending in 2029.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory approval (say-on-pay) of the compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This advisory (non-binding) say-on-pay proposal requests stockholder approval of the Company’s named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management seeks a non-binding endorsement to gauge investor sentiment and to provide the Compensation Committee with feedback for future compensation determinations. The board recommends a vote FOR, asserting that the CD&A and compensation tables demonstrate alignment with stockholder interests through performance-based equity, long vesting periods, and retention-focused awards. Context includes a lower 2025 say-on-pay support (62% in 2025), prompting enhanced stockholder outreach and changes to disclosure and compensation practices; management argues recent compensation decisions (including special grants and new-hire packages) were necessary for retention and strategic execution but acknowledges stockholder concerns and has taken responsive steps. The board’s rationale emphasizes pay-for-performance features, long-term performance vesting, and retention mechanisms while noting the advisory nature of the vote and intent to consider outcomes in future decisions.
- 3
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.3 yrs
Also a director at
Nutanix Inc (NTNX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.1 yrs
Also a director at
Nutanix Inc (NTNX)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.4% | 68,270,206 | $8.4B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.7% | 46,761,991 | $5.7B |
| 3 | FMR LLC | 3.0% | 37,522,713 | $4.6B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.8% | 35,349,056 | $4.3B |
| 5 | PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 2.2% | 27,822,481 | $3.4B |
| 6 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.1% | 25,839,674 | $3.2B |
| 7 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.9% | 24,005,249 | $2.9B |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.8% | 22,120,137 | $2.7B |
| 9 | Cresset Asset Management, LLC | 1.6% | 20,692,711 | $2.5B |
| 10 | Capital Research Global Investors | 1.2% | 14,759,167 | $1.8B |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Arista Networks Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Arista Networks Inc (ANET) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, May 29, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Arista Networks Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Arista Networks Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, April 2, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Arista Networks Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Arista Networks Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Arista Networks Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Arista Networks Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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