F5 Networks Inc

F5 Networks Inc Stock Forecast & Price Prediction

Live F5 Networks Inc Stock (FFIV) Price
$241.31

22

Ratings

  • Buy 4
  • Hold 16
  • Sell 2
Disclaimer : Analyst ratings and price forecasts are sourced from Wall St analysts and other experts. These projections are speculative and do not guarantee future stock performance. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as advice to buy or sell any security.

Stock Price

$241.31

P/E Ratio

25.32

Volume Traded Today

$543,900

Dividend

Dividends not available for FFIV

52 Week High/low

250.46/158.22

F5 Networks Inc Market Cap

$14.02B

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FFIV Summary

From what 22 stock analysts predict, the share price for F5 Networks Inc (FFIV) might decrease by 2.38% in the next year. This is based on a 12-month average estimation for FFIV. Price targets go from $180 to $285. The majority of stock analysts believe FFIV is a buy. Please note analyst price targets are not guaranteed and could be missed completely.

FFIV Analyst Ratings

F5 Networks Inc has a total of 22 Wall St Analyst ratings. There are 4 buy ratings, 16 ratings, and 2 sell ratings. Since most analysts have a buy consensus rating, the expectation is that F5 Networks Inc will outperform the market. Investors shouldn't rely purely on analyst ratings; we encourage investors to also take a look at the fundamental and technical analysis in their due diligence.

FFIV stock forecast by analyst

These are the latest 20 analyst ratings of FFIV.

Analyst/Firm

Rating

Price Target

Change

Date

James Fish
Piper Sandler

Neutral

$246

Maintains

Oct 29, 2024
Samik Chatterjee
JP Morgan

Neutral

$250

Maintains

Oct 29, 2024
Tim Long
Barclays

Equal-Weight

$246

Maintains

Oct 29, 2024
Meta Marshall
Morgan Stanley

Equal-Weight

$230

Maintains

Oct 29, 2024
Michael Ng
Goldman Sachs

Neutral

$241

Maintains

Oct 29, 2024
Matthew Hedberg
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$240

Maintains

Oct 29, 2024
Michael Ng
Goldman Sachs

Neutral

$212

Maintains

Sep 24, 2024
James Fish
Piper Sandler

Neutral

$186

Reiterates

Jul 30, 2024
Amit Daryanani
Evercore ISI Group

In-Line

$210

Maintains

Jul 30, 2024
Matthew Hedberg
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$205

Maintains

Jul 30, 2024
Tim Long
Barclays

Equal-Weight

$214

Maintains

Jul 30, 2024
Samik Chatterjee
JP Morgan

Neutral

$215

Maintains

Jul 30, 2024
Alex Henderson
Needham

Buy

$235

Maintains

Jul 30, 2024
James Fish
Piper Sandler

Neutral

$167

Reiterates

Apr 30, 2024
Matthew Hedberg
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$182

Maintains

Apr 30, 2024
Tim Long
Barclays

Equal-Weight

$189

Maintains

Apr 30, 2024
Alex Henderson
Needham

Buy

$220

Reiterates

Apr 30, 2024
Amit Daryanani
Evercore ISI Group

In-Line

$180

Maintains

Apr 30, 2024
Samik Chatterjee
JP Morgan

Neutral

$205

Maintains

Apr 11, 2024
Alex Henderson
Needham

Buy

$220

Reiterates

Feb 13, 2024

FFIV Company Information

What They Do: Provides multi-cloud application security and delivery solutions.

Business Model: The company generates revenue through its extensive range of application security and delivery products, including NGINX and BIG-IP systems, as well as professional services like maintenance and consulting. It targets large enterprises, public sector institutions, and service providers, utilizing a network of distributors and partners to reach its customers.

Other Information: F5, Inc. operates globally with a strong presence in various regions, including the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company has established partnerships with major public cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, enhancing its service offerings. Originally founded as F5 Networks, Inc. in 1996, it rebranded to F5, Inc. in November 2021 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
FFIV
F5 Networks Inc (FFIV)

When did it IPO

1999

Staff Count

6,123

Country

United States

Sector/Industry

Technology/Software - Infrastructure

CEO

Mr. Francois Locoh-Donou

Market Cap

$14.02B

F5 Networks Inc (FFIV) Financial Data

In 2023, FFIV generated $2.81B in revenue, which was a increase of 4.35% from the previous year. This can be seen as a signal that FFIV's business is growing, and its share price could be worth more in the future. However, if the company grows faster (or slower) than expected, this could also have a major impact on the future share price.

Revenue From 2020

$2.35B

Revenue From 2021

$2.60B

10.74 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2022

$2.70B

3.55 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2023

$2.81B

4.35 %
From Previous Year
  • Revenue TTM $2.82B
  • Operating Margin TTM 25.8%
  • Gross profit TTM $2.22B
  • Return on assets TTM 7.8%
  • Return on equity TTM 19.1%
  • Profit Margin 20.1%
  • Book Value Per Share 53.87%
  • Market capitalisation $14.02B
  • Revenue for 2021 $2.60B
  • Revenue for 2022 $2.70B
  • Revenue for 2023 $2.81B
  • EPS this year (TTM) $9.53

F5 Networks Inc (FFIV) Latest News

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Mon, 04 Nov 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

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Wed, 06 Nov 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

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Tue, 29 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - FFIV's Q4 results indicate robust growth driven by its Software division.

Why It Matters - FFIV's strong Software division performance suggests potential revenue growth and profitability, positively impacting stock valuation and investor sentiment.

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Wed, 30 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Forbes

Summary - F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) shares rose 10% on October 29 after Q4 results showed $747M in revenue and adjusted earnings of $3.67 per share, exceeding estimates of $730M and $3.45.

Why It Matters - F5's strong Q4 results and positive 2025 guidance signal robust growth, exceeding revenue and earnings expectations, likely boosting investor confidence and driving stock performance.

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Wed, 30 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEGATIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - F5 Networks (FFIV) and Monday.com (MNDY) have been evaluated for their performance relative to their sector in the current year. Further details on performance metrics were not provided.

Why It Matters - Performance comparisons highlight relative strength or weakness, influencing investment decisions and stock valuations for F5 Networks and Monday.com against their sector peers.

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Tue, 29 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - FFIV has a buy rating with a projected 15% upside in one year, driven by strong Q4 results, enterprise spending recovery, and margin expansion, despite some potential risks.

Why It Matters - FFIV's strong 4Q24 results and anticipated enterprise spending recovery suggest potential for significant stock upside, despite some risks from ARR decline and macroeconomic factors.

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FFIV Frequently asked questions

The highest forecasted price for FFIV is $285 from Tal Liani at B of A Securities.

The lowest forecasted price for FFIV is $180 from Troy Jensen from Piper Sandler

The FFIV analyst ratings consensus are 4 buy ratings, 16 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.