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.
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.
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 |
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
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.
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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.
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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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.