Yahoo Finance (The Motley Fool) analysis indicates that Arista Networks is well-positioned to benefit from the AI data center construction boom, with Q2 2026 revenue reaching $3 billion and projected to increase to $3.3 billion in Q3. In contrast, IBM's quarterly revenue has shown volatility, with its infrastructure division sales down 7% year-over-year and consulting revenue flat. IBM has lowered its full-year 2026 sales forecast as clients shift spending towards companies like Arista, prioritizing investments in AI data center construction.