F5, Inc. (FFIV)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol FFIV
  • Rev/Share 52.3551
  • Book/Share 60.0928
  • PB 4.9598
  • Debt/Equity 0.0748
  • CurrentRatio 1.602
  • ROIC 0.137

 

  • MktCap 17122129019.0
  • FreeCF/Share 16.5292
  • PFCF 17.9304
  • PE 25.8084
  • Debt/Assets 0.0425
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.2029

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation FFIV Wolfe Research -- Outperform -- -- July 8, 2025
Resumed FFIV Needham -- Buy -- $320 April 29, 2025

News

Rosen Law Firm Encourages F5, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – FFIV
FFIV
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) resulting from allegations that F5 may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased F5 securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm i.

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F5 Gears Up to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
FFIV
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

FFIV projects higher Q4 revenues on strong hybrid and subscription demand, though earnings may slip year over year.

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Seeking Clues to F5 (FFIV) Q4 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
FFIV
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of F5 (FFIV) for the quarter ended September 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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F5, Inc. INVESTIGATION: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces Investigation Into Potential Securities Fraud on behalf of Investors (FFIV)
FFIV
Published: October 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against F5, Inc.(“F5” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FFIV). The investigation concerns whether the Company may have violated federal securities laws or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

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Cybersecurity firm F5's stock sinks 12% after disclosing nation-state hack
FFIV
Published: October 16, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Cybersecurity company F5's stocks dropped 12% after disclosing a system breach by a "highly sophisticated nation-state threat actor." The attack prompted an emergency directive from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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Cyber giant F5 Networks says government hackers had ‘long-term' access to its systems, stole code and customer data
FFIV
Published: October 15, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Negative

Cybersecurity firm F5 Networks says government-backed hackers had “long-term, persistent access” to its network, which allowed them to steal the company's source code and customer information.

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F5 discloses major security breach linked to nation-state hackers
FFIV
Published: October 15, 2025 by: GeekWire
Sentiment: Negative

Cybersecurity and networking company F5 disclosed that a “highly sophisticated” nation-state threat actor infiltrated its internal systems this summer, stealing portions

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Cybersecurity firm F5 discloses nation-state hack, says operations unaffected
FFIV
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Cybersecurity firm F5 said on Wednesday it had detected unauthorized access to certain company systems by a highly sophisticated nation-state threat actor, but the breach had no impact on its operations.

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Are Computer and Technology Stocks Lagging F5 (FFIV) This Year?
FFIV
Published: October 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how F5 Networks (FFIV) and DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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GTM vs. FFIV: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
FFIV, GTM
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Internet - Software stocks are likely familiar with ZoomInfo (GTM) and F5 Networks (FFIV). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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F5, Inc.: Great Business, Stretched Valuation
FFIV
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

F5, Inc. is well positioned in hybrid cloud and application security, with strong recurring revenue and robust cash flow. FFIV reported a solid quarter: 12% revenue growth, record operating cash flow, and industry-leading profit margins driven by high-margin software and disciplined cost control. Despite strong fundamentals, FFIV trades at a premium (21x earnings) versus its historical average, with consensus expecting slower growth in FY26 and FY27.

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F5: Will FFIV Stock Rally Continue?
FFIV
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) has been on a strong upward trend, gaining 6.5% over the past six consecutive trading days. This rally has added approximately $1.2 billion to the company's market capitalization, bringing it to a current valuation of around $19 billion.

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F5 to Acquire CalypsoAI to Bring Advanced AI Guardrails to Large Enterprises
FFIV
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

SEATTLE & DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced its intent to acquire a pioneer in enterprise AI security. CalypsoAI's award-winning platform brings real-time threat defense, red teaming at scale, and data security to enterprises racing to deploy generative and agentic AI. These capabilities will be integrated into the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) to create the most complete solution fo.

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F5 (FFIV) Up 1.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
FFIV
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

F5 (FFIV) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Investing in F5 (FFIV)? Don't Miss Assessing Its International Revenue Trends
FFIV
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Explore F5's (FFIV) international revenue trends and how these numbers impact Wall Street's forecasts and what's ahead for the stock.

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BMBL or FFIV: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
BMBL, FFIV
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Internet - Software stocks are likely familiar with Bumble Inc. (BMBL) and F5 Networks (FFIV). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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F5 (FFIV) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
FFIV
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

F5 (FFIV) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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Best Momentum Stock to Buy for August 5th
FFIV, INDV, NVT
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FFIV, INDV and NVT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on August 5, 2025.

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F5 Stock Soars 8% as Q3 Earnings and Revenues Crush Estimates
FFIV
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FFIV surges nearly 8% after Q3 earnings and revenues beat estimates, driven by strong product growth and a raised 2025 outlook.

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Should You Buy F5 Stock Ahead of Its Upcoming Earnings?
FFIV
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) is set to report its earnings on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, after market close. For event-driven traders, understanding the stock's historical behavior around earnings releases can provide valuable insights, though actual results compared to consensus expectations will ultimately dictate market reaction.

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F5 to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards for the Stock?
FFIV
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FFIV's third-quarter fiscal 2025 results are expected to benefit from software demand and tech refresh cycles across key segments.

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F5 Networks (FFIV) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
FFIV
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

F5 (FFIV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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BMBL vs. FFIV: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
BMBL, FFIV
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Internet - Software stocks are likely familiar with Bumble Inc. (BMBL) and F5 Networks (FFIV). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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F5 and MinIO Expand Strategic Partnership to Power High-Performance, Secure, and Scalable Data Pipelines for AI Factories
FFIV
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with MinIO, the leader in high-performance, object-native AI storage. The partnership delivers a robust solution designed to address the needs of modern data-intensive AI workloads, particularly those that require AI factories for advanced inference and training use cases where data is collected globally from distributed endpoints, edge e.

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Why F5 Networks (FFIV) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
FFIV
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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F5: Robust Refreshment Cycle Lasting Into FY26, Initiate With Buy Rating
FFIV
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Initiating F5, Inc. with a Buy rating and $318 fair value, driven by strong hardware refresh cycle and robust ADSP platform demand. F5's ADSP platform uniquely integrates app/API security, load balancing, and tariff management, positioning it for growth in AI-driven infrastructure. Recent results show 7.3% revenue and 11% adj. operating profit growth, with management guiding for continued strength into FY26.

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F5 Research Finds Most Enterprises Still Fall Short in AI Readiness, Face Security and Governance Issues Blocking Scalability
FFIV
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today unveiled its 2025 State of AI Application Strategy Report, revealing that only 2% of global organizations are highly ready to scale AI securely across operations. The report compiles insights from 650 global IT leaders and additional research with 150 AI strategists, representing organizations with at least $200 million in annual revenue. The report unveils stark truths about the s.

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STNE or FFIV: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
FFIV, STNE
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Internet - Software sector might want to consider either StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) or F5 Networks (FFIV).

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Here's Why F5 Networks (FFIV) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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STNE vs. FFIV: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
FFIV, STNE
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Internet - Software sector might want to consider either StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) or F5 Networks (FFIV).

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About F5, Inc. (FFIV)

  • IPO Date 1999-06-04
  • Website https://www.f5.com
  • Industry Software - Infrastructure
  • CEO Francois Locoh-Donou
  • Employees 6114

F5, Inc. provides multi-cloud application security and delivery solutions for the security, performance, and availability of network applications, servers, and storage systems. The company's multi-cloud application security and delivery solutions enable its customers to develop, deploy, operate, secure, and govern applications in any architecture, from on-premises to the public cloud. It offers application security and delivery products, including BIG-IP appliances and VIPRION chassis and related software modules and software-only Virtual Editions; Local Traffic Manager and DNS Services; Advanced Firewall Manager and Policy Enforcement Manager that leverage the unique performance characteristics of its hardware and software architecture; Application Security Manager and Access Policy Manager; NGINX Plus and NGINX Controller; Shape Defense and Enterprise Defense; Secure Web Gateway, and Silverline DDoS and Application security offerings; and online fraud and abuse prevention solutions. The company also provides a range of professional services, including consulting, training, installation, maintenance, and other technical support services. F5, Inc. sells its products to large enterprise businesses, public sector institutions, governments, and service providers through distributors, value-added resellers, managed service providers, and systems integrators in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. It has partnerships with public cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. The company was formerly known as F5 Networks, Inc. and changed its name to F5, Inc. in November 2021. F5, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.