F5, Inc.

NasdaqGS:FFIV Stock Report

Market Cap: US$17.5b

F5 Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

F5 is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 11.5% and 5.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 11.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 23.8% in 3 years.

Key information

11.5%

Earnings growth rate

11.8%

EPS growth rate

Communications earnings growth17.0%
Revenue growth rate5.1%
Future return on equity23.8%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated31 Jan 2025

Recent future growth updates

F5, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 11%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

May 02
F5, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 11%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Recent updates

Slowing Rates Of Return At F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jan 30
Slowing Rates Of Return At F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Leave Little Room For Excitement

F5, Inc. Q1 Earnings: The Market Is Sleeping On This Stock

Jan 29

With EPS Growth And More, F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Makes An Interesting Case

Jan 13
With EPS Growth And More, F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Makes An Interesting Case

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Dec 08
F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

F5, Inc.: There Is Still Upside In The Stock

Oct 29

Here's What's Concerning About F5's (NASDAQ:FFIV) Returns On Capital

Oct 28
Here's What's Concerning About F5's (NASDAQ:FFIV) Returns On Capital

F5 Inc.: Earnings Preview, I Need To See Revenue Turnaround And Margins Sustained

Oct 12

Here's Why We Think F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Oct 12
Here's Why We Think F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

When Should You Buy F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV)?

Sep 06
When Should You Buy F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV)?

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For F5, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FFIV) Shares

Aug 18
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For F5, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FFIV) Shares

F5, Inc.: A Necessary Reassessment As Earnings Near

Jul 24

Be Wary Of F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) And Its Returns On Capital

Jul 16
Be Wary Of F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) And Its Returns On Capital

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Presents An Opportunity

Jun 28
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Presents An Opportunity

Is It Time To Consider Buying F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV)?

May 21
Is It Time To Consider Buying F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV)?

F5, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 11%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

May 02
F5, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 11%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

May 02
F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

F5, Inc.: From Great To Good

Apr 23

The Returns On Capital At F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Don't Inspire Confidence

Apr 14
The Returns On Capital At F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Don't Inspire Confidence

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Presents An Opportunity

Mar 26
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Presents An Opportunity

We Think The Compensation For F5, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FFIV) CEO Looks About Right

Mar 08
We Think The Compensation For F5, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FFIV) CEO Looks About Right

We Think F5's (NASDAQ:FFIV) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve

Feb 15
We Think F5's (NASDAQ:FFIV) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve

Results: F5, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Feb 01
Results: F5, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

F5: A Downgrade Is Appropriate Heading Into Q1 2024 Earnings

Jan 26

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:FFIV - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
9/30/20273,2607719871,0246
9/30/20263,13465693197413
9/30/20253,01161386489913
12/31/20242,890595800830N/A
9/30/20242,816567762792N/A
6/30/20242,776554696736N/A
3/31/20242,784499693742N/A
12/31/20232,805461611661N/A
9/30/20232,813395599653N/A
6/30/20232,806332571618N/A
3/31/20232,778326483524N/A
12/31/20222,709301474510N/A
9/30/20222,696322409443N/A
6/30/20222,678344453485N/A
3/31/20222,655350564596N/A
12/31/20212,666337562598N/A
9/30/20212,603331615645N/A
6/30/20212,536298588624N/A
3/31/20212,468278562601N/A
12/31/20202,406297612654N/A
9/30/20202,351307601661N/A
6/30/20202,326325623691N/A
3/31/20202,307341593682N/A
12/31/20192,268395589694N/A
9/30/20192,242428644748N/A
6/30/20192,215466646746N/A
3/31/20192,194503690778N/A
12/31/20182,182496701769N/A
9/30/20182,161454N/A761N/A
6/30/20182,137457N/A770N/A
3/31/20182,112431N/A750N/A
12/31/20172,097415N/A741N/A
9/30/20172,090421N/A740N/A
6/30/20172,077394N/A731N/A
3/31/20172,056388N/A739N/A
12/31/20162,022370N/A697N/A
9/30/20161,995366N/A712N/A
6/30/20161,971354N/A691N/A
3/31/20161,958355N/A693N/A
12/31/20151,947366N/A702N/A
9/30/20151,920365N/A685N/A
6/30/20151,884362N/A671N/A
3/31/20151,840348N/A637N/A
12/31/20141,788332N/A576N/A
9/30/20141,732311N/A549N/A
6/30/20141,662293N/A527N/A
3/31/20141,592282N/A515N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: FFIV's forecast earnings growth (11.5% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: FFIV's earnings (11.5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (15.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: FFIV's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: FFIV's revenue (5.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: FFIV's revenue (5.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: FFIV's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (23.8%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/31 23:38
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/31 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/09/30

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

F5, Inc. is covered by 64 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Hamilton FaberAtlantic Equities LLP
Jayson NolandBaird
Ishan MajumdarBaptista Research