F5 Networks Inc (FFIV)

Currency in USD
323.20
-0.70(-0.22%)
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323.200.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
320.14326.00
52 wk Range
223.76346.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
323.9
Open
324.49
Day's Range
320.14-326
52 wk Range
223.76-346
Volume
778.85K
Average Volume (3m)
748.36K
1-Year Change
22.0141%
Book Value / Share
70.12
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
337.40
Upside
+4.39%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

F5 Networks Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Buy
Technical Indicators
Neutral
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
13 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 337.40
(+4.39% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Piper Sandler
Buy356.00+10.15%325.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy365.00+12.93%355.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold340.00+5.20%305.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy375.00+16.03%345.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
Barclays
Hold292.00-9.65%283.00MaintainApr 29, 2026

F5 Networks Inc SWOT Analysis


Cloud Leader's Pivot
Explore F5's transition to a software-centric model, balancing strong systems growth with challenges in software revenue amid the evolving IT landscape
AI-Driven Momentum
Delve into F5's positioning to capitalize on the AI trend, driving systems revenue growth and creating opportunities in enterprise AI infrastructure
Financial Resilience
F5 maintains a "GREAT" financial health score of 3.06/5, with a gross profit margin of 80.9% and more cash than debt, despite software segment challenges
Market Valuation
Analysts set price targets ranging from $240 to $310, with an average of $277.63, reflecting varied views on F5's growth potential in hybrid cloud environments
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F5 Networks Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • F5 Networks Q2 2026 EPS of $3.90 beat forecast by 13.37%; revenue of $812M exceeded expectations despite 0.78% aftermarket share decline.
  • Record free cash flow reached $348M with 11% YoY revenue growth driven by 22% product revenue increase and AI-powered security solutions.
  • EMEA region led growth; GAAP gross margin of 81.4% and non-GAAP margin of 83.7% with operating cash flow of $366M reported.
  • Q3 FY2026 EPS guidance set at $4.27, Q4 at $4.63; full-year revenue projected at $3.26B driven by AI and security solution expansion.
  • Supply chain constraints in memory components and rising costs pose margin risks; company emphasizes proactive management and continued innovation.
Last Updated: 2026-04-28, 05:56 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.90 / 3.44
Revenue / Forecast
812M / 782.19M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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P/E Ratio
25.9x22.1x12.8x
PEG Ratio
1.656.080.01
Price/Book
5.0x4.7x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.7x3.6x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.7%0.0%23.1%
Fair Value Upside
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F5, Inc. provides multicloud application security and delivery solutions in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. The company’s distributed cloud services enable its customers to deploy, secure, and operate applications in any architecture, from on-premises to the public cloud. It also offers unified, security, networking, and application management solutions, such as web app and API protection; multi-cloud networking; application delivery and deployment; domain name system; content delivery network; and application deployment and orchestration. In addition, the company provides application security and delivery products, including NGINX Plus; NGINX One Console; NGINX Ingress Controller; WAF for NGINX; BIG-IP Packaged Software; and BIG-IP Systems. Further, it provides a range of professional services, including maintenance, consulting, training, and other technical support services. The company sells its products to large enterprise businesses, public sector institutions, governments, and service providers through distributors, value-added resellers, managed service providers, systems integrators, and other indirect channel partners. 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.

Employees
6545

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
31.51M60.54%10.18B
Other Institutional Investors
32.73M39.46%10.58B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
64.24M100.00%20.76B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.14.14%7,357,2932,377,877
BlackRock, Inc.12.06%6,277,9382,029,030

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FAQ

What Is the F5 Networks (FFIV) Stock Price Today?

The F5 Networks stock price today is 323.20 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does F5 Networks Trade On?

F5 Networks is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for F5 Networks?

The stock symbol for F5 Networks is "FFIV."

What Is the F5 Networks Market Cap?

As of today, F5 Networks market cap is 18.34B USD.

What Is F5 Networks's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The F5 Networks EPS (TTM) is 12.19.

When Is the Next F5 Networks Earnings Date?

F5 Networks will release its next earnings report on Aug 03, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is FFIV a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has F5 Networks Stock Split?

F5 Networks has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does F5 Networks Have?

F5 Networks has 6545 employees.

What is the current trading status of F5 Networks (FFIV)?

As of May 02, 2026, F5 Networks (FFIV) is trading at a price of 323.20 USD, with a previous close of 323.90 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 320.14 USD to 326.00 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 223.76 USD to 346.00 USD.

What Is F5 Networks (FFIV) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for F5 Networks is 337.40 USD, with a high estimate of 375 USD and a low estimate of 250 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +4.39% Upside potential.

What Is the FFIV Premarket Price?

FFIV's last pre-market stock price is 321.35 USD. The pre-market share volume is 18,150.00, and the stock has decreased by -2.55, or -0.79%.
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