F5, Inc. (CH:FFV)
NASDAQ:FFV
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageF5’s low leverage and growing equity position provide durable financial flexibility. Improved ROE (roughly ~13% in 2022 to ~19–20% in 2025 and TTM) indicates efficient capital use, lowering solvency risk and enabling consistent capital allocation for buybacks, R&D or M&A over the next 2–6 months.
Strong Free Cash Flow And Capital ReturnsHigh-quality cash generation (FCF closely tracking net income, up TTM) and a large cash stockpile support durable capital returns and investment. A stated commitment to repurchase ≥50% of FCF plus prior buybacks signals disciplined allocation and reduces execution risk for shareholder-friendly returns over the medium term.
High Recurring Revenue Mix & Product MomentumA 70% recurring mix and rising deferred revenue provide predictable revenue renewal visibility and revenue durability. Concurrent double-digit product and systems growth and subscription expansion mean structural demand for F5’s delivery and security software remains resilient as enterprises shift to cloud and AI workloads.
Bears Say
Sharp TTM Revenue DeclineA pronounced TTM revenue contraction (-23.3%) is a structural warning sign about demand timing or product-cycle weakness. Even with good margins, persistent top-line deterioration could erode operating leverage, constrain investment capacity, and make multi-quarter recovery of growth uncertain over the next several quarters.
Component Cost Pressure Hurting MarginsSustained elevated memory/SSD costs represent a structural input-cost headwind that can compress gross margins beyond a single quarter. If costs persist into FY'27, management may need to raise prices, absorb margin pressure, or alter product mix, each of which creates execution risk and potential customer pushback over the medium term.
Perpetual License Decline / Transition TimingThe ongoing decline in perpetual license sales reflects a structural transition to subscription models. While strategically sensible long-term, timing of renewals and revenue recognition can create near-term volatility and lower upfront revenue, pressuring growth metrics and complicating short-to-medium-term revenue comparability.
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FFV FAQ
What was F5, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is F5, Inc.’s market cap?
F5, Inc.’s market cap is CHF17.70B.
When is F5, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
F5, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 03, 2026 which is in 55 days.
How were F5, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
F5, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $3.057 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.709 by $0.349.
Is F5, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts F5, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does F5, Inc. pay dividends?
F5, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is F5, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
F5, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 3.14.
How many shares outstanding does F5, Inc. have?
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What happened to F5, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
F5, Inc. reported an EPS of $3.057 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.709. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of F5, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:FFV
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F5, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF318.25 (― Downside)
CHF318.25 (― Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth CHF996.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.81%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
F5, Inc.
F5, Inc. is a technology company specializing in comprehensive solutions designed to secure and optimize the delivery of applications across various cloud environments. Their core mission is to guarantee the security, peak performance, and constant availability of critical network applications, servers, and storage systems for their clients. Through their multi-cloud offerings, F5 empowers organizations to seamlessly develop, deploy, operate, secure, and govern their applications, whether these reside in traditional on-premises infrastructures or modern public cloud platforms. The company's extensive product portfolio includes a range of application security and delivery tools: Robust hardware like BIG-IP appliances and VIPRION chassis, complemented by their software modules and virtual editions. Software-defined solutions such as Local Traffic Manager and DNS Services for efficient traffic handling. Advanced network protection with Advanced Firewall Manager and Policy Enforcement Manager. Security and access control via Application Security Manager and Access Policy Manager. The NGINX product family, including NGINX Plus and NGINX Controller, for web serving and application delivery. Sophisticated threat and fraud prevention tools like Shape Defense, Enterprise Defense, Secure Web Gateway, Silverline DDoS, and other application security services. Beyond products, F5 offers a suite of professional services, encompassing expert consulting, training, installation, maintenance, and ongoing technical support. F5 serves a diverse global clientele, including major enterprise businesses, public sector organizations, government bodies, and service providers. Their solutions are distributed through a broad network of partners, including distributors, value-added resellers, managed service providers, and systems integrators, reaching customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. The company also fosters strategic partnerships with leading public cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Established in Seattle, Washington, in 1996, the company officially changed its name from F5 Networks, Inc. to F5, Inc. in November 2021.
FFV Company Deck
FFV Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive performance: robust top-line growth (11% revenue increase), strong product/systems momentum (22% product, 26% systems), record cash flow, raised FY'26 revenue and EPS guidance, meaningful AI traction (~$50M H1 AI sales, ~100 AI customers) and notable regional strength in EMEA/APAC. Key near-term headwinds include services/maintenance timing effects, declining perpetual license revenue, and a clear gross‑margin pressure from elevated memory and SSD costs that management expects will depress margins sequentially into Q4 and potentially into FY'27. Management has taken actions (supply booking, price/discount discipline, innovation) to mitigate these risks. On balance, highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights.View all CH:FFV earnings summariesFFV Revenue Breakdown
48.85% Products
51.15% Services
FFV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$318.25
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