F5 stock gains on strong earnings and analyst support
Published on 09/21/2026 at 21:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
F5 stock (ISIN US3156161024) closed at USD 432.03 on September 18, 2026, near its 52-week high of USD 439.83. MarketBeat said the company reported USD 4.73 in quarterly EPS on July 27, 2026, above the USD 4.00 consensus.
Revenue and margins
In the same July 27, 2026 report, revenue reached USD 865.1 million, up 10.9 percent from a year earlier, while net margin was 21.95 percent and return on equity 21.54 percent, according to MarketBeat. That combination matters because the stock now trades at a market capitalization of USD 24.46 billion and a trailing P/E ratio of 34.40, also cited by MarketBeat.
Guidance stays in view
MarketBeat also said F5 guided to EPS of 4.140 to 4.260 for Q4 2026 and 17.210 to 17.330 for fiscal 2026, with sell-side analysts expecting 13.65 for the current fiscal year. The market is pricing that backdrop against a 52-week range of USD 223.76 to USD 439.83, with the latest close only USD 7.80 below the high.
Hold rating and valuation
On September 21, 2026, MarketBeat said F5 carries a consensus Hold rating and an average price target of USD 416.62, which sits below the USD 432.03 close from September 18, 2026. The same overview said 11 analysts cover the stock, with 5 Buy, 5 Hold and 1 Sell rating.
Stock near its high
F5 stock ended September 18, 2026 at USD 432.03 on Nasdaq, with volume at 1.22 million shares and a market capitalization of USD 24.46 billion. The close leaves the stock less than 2 percent below the 52-week high of USD 439.83 and well above the 52-week low of USD 223.76.
F5 shares at a glance
- Company: F5, Inc.
- ISIN: US3156161024
- Ticker: FFIV
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 18, 2026): USD 432.03
- Market capitalization: USD 24.46 billion (as of September 21, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Technology / Communications Equipment
- Index membership: Nasdaq-100
