F5, Inc. (FFIV)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySoftware - InfrastructureSnapshot 2026-11-04
$329.72-0.43%
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NASDAQInformation TechnologySoftware - InfrastructureSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · FFIV
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within information technology on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-04.
The screen ranks FFIV against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Information Technology names rated neutral grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=8515).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 2 guided quarters · 13.2% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Nine consecutive quarters of double-digit product revenue growth reflect F5's expanding strategic role as our customers navigate hybrid multicloud complexity, an intensifying threat landscape, and a…
Stated in 4 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Nine consecutive quarters of double-digit product revenue growth reflect F5's expanding strategic role as our customers navigate hybrid multicloud complexity, an intensifying threat landscape, and a rapidly evolving AI-driven world,” said François Locoh-Donou, F5’s Chairman, President and CEO.” Revenue was $865.077 million in 2026-Q3.
“Nine consecutive quarters of double-digit product revenue growth reflect F5's expanding strategic role as our customers navigate hybrid multicloud complexity, an intensifying threat landscape, and a…”
““Eight consecutive quarters of double-digit product growth reflect the mission-critical role F5 plays at the application delivery and security layer of today’s hybrid multicloud and AI-driven enterpr…”
““Our continued strong performance reflects rising demand for F5’s solutions anchored in structural demand drivers, including growing hybrid multicloud adoption, an expanding cybersecurity threat land…”
“The first quarter also marks our sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit product revenue growth, demonstrating the continued value we are delivering to customers.””
F5 is focused on ensuring our customers can meet this moment, using AI to identify risk earlier, and enforcing consistent protection at runtime across every environment,” continued Locoh-Donou.
Stated in 4 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “F5 is focused on ensuring our customers can meet this moment, using AI to identify risk earlier, and enforcing consistent protection at runtime across every environment,” continued Locoh-Donou.”
“F5 is focused on ensuring our customers can meet this moment, using AI to identify risk earlier, and enforcing consistent protection at runtime across every environment,” continued Locoh-Donou.”
Business Outlook F5 updated its outlook for its fiscal year 2027, guiding for revenue growth of 8% to 9%.
Stated in 5 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Business Outlook F5 updated its outlook for its fiscal year 2027, guiding for revenue growth of 8% to 9%.”
“Business Outlook F5 updated its outlook for its fiscal year 2027, guiding for revenue growth of 8% to 9%.”
F5 expects non-GAAP earnings per share in a range of $16.25 to $16.55, up from $15.65 to $16.05 previously.
Stated in 3 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “F5 is committed to driving continued operating margin leverage and believes any demand impact is likely to be short term and therefore, any effect on its operating model would also be temporary.” Operating income was $213.267 million in 2026-Q3.
“F5 expects non-GAAP earnings per share in a range of $16.25 to $16.55, up from $15.65 to $16.05 previously.”
Board Authorizes $1.5 Billion for Share Repurchases F5 also announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $1.5 billion for its common stock repurchase program.
Stated in 1 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Board Authorizes $1.5 Billion for Share Repurchases F5 also announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $1.5 billion for its common stock repurchase program.”
“Board Authorizes $1.5 Billion for Share Repurchases F5 also announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $1.5 billion for its common stock repurchase program.”
Over the trailing year it converted 1.13x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Information Technology names rated neutral grew net income 57% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=4167).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, Fed net liquidity, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates (low R² over the window).
10 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Information Technology names rated neutral grew net income 56% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=8114).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.
“We are using AI to empower our customers to stay ahead of threats across every environment they operate in by identifying risk earlier, protecting applications at runtime, and delivering hardened sof…”
“With our continued emphasis on customer-focused innovation, F5 is well positioned to help customers scale and secure the AI-powered applications of the future.””
“Additionally, our unique ability to rapidly and securely move the large amounts of enterprise data necessary for AI inferencing and retrieval augmented generation positions F5 as a crucial player as…”
“Business Outlook F5 raised its outlook for its fiscal year 2026, guiding for revenue growth of approximately 9% to 10%, up from 7% to 8% previously.”
“Business Outlook F5 raised its outlook for its fiscal year 2026, guiding for revenue growth in a range of 7% to 8%, up from 5% to 6% previously.”
“Business Outlook F5 raised its outlook for its fiscal year 2026, guiding for revenue growth in a range of 5% to 6%, up from 0% to 4% previously.”
“F5’s fiscal fourth quarter guidance implies fiscal year 2025 revenue growth year over year in a range of approximately 9% at the midpoint, up from its prior guidance for 6.5% to 7.5% growth.”
“The Company expects to deliver non-GAAP operating margin in a range of 34% to 35%, up from 33.5% to 34.5% previously.”
“F5 is committed to driving continued operating margin leverage and believes any demand impact is likely to be short term and therefore, any effect on its operating model would also be temporary.”