F5 Networks, Inc. provides multi-cloud application services for the security, performance, and availability of network applications, servers, and storage systems. The company's multi-cloud application services enable its customers to develop, deploy, operate, secure, and govern applications in any architecture, from on-premises to the public cloud. It offers application delivery controller (ADC) products, including BIG-IP appliances and VIPRION chassis and related software modules and software-only Virtual Editions; Local Traffic Manager and DNS Services; Advanced Firewall Manager and Policy Enforcement Manager that leverage the unique performance characteristics of its hardware and software architecture; Application Security Manager and Access Policy Manager; NGINX Plus and NGINX Controller; Shape Defense and Enterprise Defense; Secure Web Gateway, and Silverline DDoS and Application security offerings; and online fraud and abuse prevention solutions. The company also provides a range of professional services, including consulting, training, installation, maintenance, and other technical support services. F5 Networks, Inc. sells its products to large enterprise businesses, public sector institutions, governments, and service providers through distributors, value-added resellers, managed service providers, and systems integrators in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. F5 Networks, Inc. has partnerships with public cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
IPO Year: 1999
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: f5.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 7/8/2025 | Outperform | Wolfe Research | |
| 4/29/2025 | $320.00 | Buy | Needham |
| 1/30/2024 | $200.00 → $220.00 | Buy | Needham |
| 10/26/2023 | $165.00 → $160.00 | Neutral → Underperform | BofA Securities |
| 4/20/2023 | $166.00 → $140.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Barclays |
| 3/7/2023 | Neutral | Goldman | |
| 1/24/2023 | Neutral | Guggenheim | |
| 10/11/2022 | Outperform → In-line | Evercore ISI | |
| 7/20/2022 | $215.00 → $170.00 | Buy → Neutral | BofA Securities |
| 7/14/2022 | $225.00 → $167.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Credit Suisse |
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Wolfe Research initiated coverage of F5 Networks with a rating of Outperform
Needham resumed coverage of F5 Networks with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $320.00
Needham reiterated coverage of F5 Networks with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $220.00 from $200.00 previously
BofA Securities downgraded F5 Networks from Neutral to Underperform and set a new price target of $160.00 from $165.00 previously
Barclays downgraded F5 Networks from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $140.00 from $166.00 previously
Goldman initiated coverage of F5 Networks with a rating of Neutral
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Evercore ISI downgraded F5 Networks from Outperform to In-line
BofA Securities downgraded F5 Networks from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $170.00 from $215.00 previously
Credit Suisse downgraded F5 Networks from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $167.00 from $225.00 previously
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F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) announced it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results on Monday, October 28, 2024 following the market close. F5 also will host a live webcast to discuss its results with investors and analysts beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET on October 28, 2024. The live webcast link can be accessed from the investor relations portion of f5.com. Interested listeners may also access the audio-only version of the live webcast by dialing +1 (877) 407-0312 for callers in the U.S. and Canada or +1 (201) 389-0899 for callers from other countries. The webcast will be recorded, and replays will be available as follows: Replay Via Webcast: Access via the investor rel
F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended June 30, 2024. "We delivered third quarter revenue at the top end of our guidance range fueled by software growth and continued growth of our global services offerings," said François Locoh-Donou, F5's President and CEO. "In addition, our continued operating discipline enabled us to deliver earnings per share well above the high end of our guidance." "F5 is proving itself an invaluable partner as large enterprises across the globe modernize their IT infrastructures and drive IT cost savings," said Locoh-Donou. "F5 is optimizing application security, delivery, management, and performance across hybrid, m
F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) announced it will report its third quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results on Monday, July 29, 2024 following the market close. F5 also will host a live webcast to discuss its results with investors and analysts beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET on July 29, 2024. The live webcast link can be accessed from the investor relations portion of f5.com. Interested listeners may also access the audio-only version of the live webcast by dialing +1 (877) 407-0312 for callers in the U.S. and Canada or +1 (201) 389-0899 for callers from other countries. The webcast will be recorded, and replays will be available as follows: Replay Via Webcast: Access via the investor relations p