F5, Inc.

NasdaqGS:FFIV Stock Report

Market Cap: US$15.0b

F5 Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

F5 has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8.3%, while the Communications industry saw earnings growing at 5.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.8% per year. F5's return on equity is 18.1%, and it has net margins of 20.1%.

Key information

8.3%

Earnings growth rate

8.9%

EPS growth rate

Communications Industry Growth31.8%
Revenue growth rate4.8%
Return on equity18.1%
Net Margin20.1%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

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

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) Shares Could Be 41% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jan 26
F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) Shares Could Be 41% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV)?

Jan 11
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV)?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How F5 makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:FFIV Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 242,8165671,101490
30 Jun 242,7765541,080494
31 Mar 242,7844991,080498
31 Dec 232,8054611,102518
30 Sep 232,8133951,142540
30 Jun 232,8063321,182551
31 Mar 232,7783261,201561
31 Dec 222,7093011,205555
30 Sep 222,6963221,195543
30 Jun 222,6783441,191530
31 Mar 222,6553501,191524
31 Dec 212,6663371,190519
30 Sep 212,6033311,173500
30 Jun 212,5362981,149492
31 Mar 212,4682781,131475
31 Dec 202,4062971,102453
30 Sep 202,3513071,081438
30 Jun 202,3263251,078424
31 Mar 202,3073411,057425
31 Dec 192,2683951,000412
30 Sep 192,242428952408
30 Jun 192,215466879400
31 Mar 192,194503831377
31 Dec 182,182496823372
30 Sep 182,161454825366
30 Jun 182,137457822356
31 Mar 182,112431817351
31 Dec 172,097415811349
30 Sep 172,090421809350
30 Jun 172,077394803349
31 Mar 172,056388793343
31 Dec 162,022370782340
30 Sep 161,995366767334
30 Jun 161,971354765328
31 Mar 161,958355758319
31 Dec 151,947366749308
30 Sep 151,920365738297
30 Jun 151,884362717284
31 Mar 151,840348701277
31 Dec 141,788332686270
30 Sep 141,732311665264
30 Jun 141,662293641253
31 Mar 141,592282620240
31 Dec 131,522276599225

Quality Earnings: FFIV has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: FFIV's current net profit margins (20.1%) are higher than last year (14%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: FFIV's earnings have grown by 8.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: FFIV's earnings growth over the past year (43.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (8.3% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: FFIV earnings growth over the past year (43.5%) exceeded the Communications industry 1.6%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: FFIV's Return on Equity (18.1%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/24 22:28
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/24 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/09/30

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Analyst Sources

F5, Inc. is covered by 68 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