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F5 Networks Inc (FFIV)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: FFIV (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 75 days. Profits (12.42%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, frequently surpass the market, reflecting reliable and trustworthy advice.
Number of Analysts
13 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $327.18
1 Year Target Price $327.18
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 11 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 103.83% | Avg. Invested days 86 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 18.29B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.08 | 1Y Target Price 327.18 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.08 | 1Y Target Price 327.18 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 1.03 | 52 Weeks Range 197.34 - 334.00 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 197.34 - 334.00 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 11.34 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-30 | When After Market | Estimate 3.54 | Actual 4.16 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 22.06% | Operating Margin (TTM) 25.16% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.27% | Return on Equity (TTM) 20.58% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.08 | Forward PE 19.08 | Enterprise Value 17124039928 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.05 |
Enterprise Value 17124039928 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.66 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.07 | Shares Outstanding 57447200 | Shares Floating 56869251 |
Shares Outstanding 57447200 | Shares Floating 56869251 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.6 | Percent Institutions 100.3 |
Upturn AI SWOT
F5 Networks Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
F5 Networks was founded in 1996. Initially focused on load balancing, it evolved into a multi-cloud application security and delivery company through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Application Security: Protects applications from various threats, including DDoS attacks, bot traffic, and application-layer vulnerabilities.
- Application Delivery: Optimizes the performance, availability, and security of applications across multi-cloud environments.
- Automation and Orchestration: Provides tools and platforms for automating and orchestrating application delivery and security services.
Leadership and Structure
Francois Locoh-Donou is the President and CEO. The company has a functional organizational structure with departments focused on engineering, sales, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- BIG-IP: A suite of application delivery networking products including Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Application Security Manager (ASM), and Access Policy Manager (APM). Competitors include Citrix ADC and A10 Networks. Market Share is estimated at 20-25% for overall application delivery controller market.
- NGINX: A high-performance web server, reverse proxy, load balancer, and API gateway acquired by F5 in 2019. Competitors include Apache HTTP Server and HAProxy.
- Distributed Cloud Services: A comprehensive cloud-native platform for application security, delivery, and management. Competitors include Akamai and Cloudflare.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The application delivery and security market is experiencing growth driven by cloud adoption, digital transformation, and increasing cybersecurity threats. The market is competitive, with established players and emerging vendors.
Positioning
F5 Networks Inc is positioned as a leader in application delivery and security, offering a broad portfolio of products and services for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Its competitive advantages include its established customer base, technology innovation, and strong partnerships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimated TAM for application delivery and security in 2024 is USD 30 billion. F5 is targeting a significant portion through innovations.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Comprehensive product portfolio
- Large installed base
- Strategic acquisitions
- Strong market position
Weaknesses
- Complexity of product portfolio
- Integration challenges with acquired technologies
- Slow pace of innovation compared to some competitors
- Dependence on legacy hardware platforms
Opportunities
- Growing demand for cloud-based application security and delivery solutions
- Expansion into new markets and verticals
- Development of innovative security technologies
- Strategic partnerships with cloud providers
- Increased adoption of automation and orchestration
Threats
- Intense competition from established players and emerging vendors
- Rapid technological changes
- Economic downturns
- Increasing cybersecurity threats
- Evolving regulatory landscape
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CTXS
- CDNS
- AKAM
Competitive Landscape
F5 faces strong competition from both established players like Citrix and Akamai, as well as emerging vendors offering innovative cloud-native solutions. To maintain market share, F5 must continue to innovate and adapt to changing customer needs.
Major Acquisitions
Volterra
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 440
- Strategic Rationale: Strengthened F5's position in the cloud security and edge computing markets. Furthered the company's strategy for application security.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historically, F5 experienced strong growth driven by the adoption of its application delivery controllers. Growth has slowed in recent years due to market maturation and increased competition.
Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth driven by cloud-based solutions and security offerings.
Recent Initiatives: F5 is focused on expanding its cloud-native portfolio, integrating acquired technologies, and enhancing its automation and orchestration capabilities.
Summary
F5 Networks is a well-established player in application delivery and security, but faces increased competition and a rapidly evolving market. Its strengths lie in its comprehensive product portfolio and strong customer base. However, it needs to adapt to the cloud and innovate faster to maintain its competitive edge. The acquisition of Volterra strengthens their position, but integration challenges remain.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst reports
- Industry research reports
- Company Investor Relations website
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is based on estimates and may vary.
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About F5 Networks Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Seattle, WA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1999-06-04 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Francois Locoh-Donou | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 6159 | Website https://www.f5.com |
Full time employees 6159 | Website https://www.f5.com | ||
F5, Inc. provides multicloud application security and delivery solutions in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. The company's distributed cloud services enable its customers to deploy, secure, and operate applications in any architecture, from on-premises to the public cloud. It offers unified, security, networking, and application management solutions, such as web app and API protection; multi-cloud networking; application delivery and deployment; domain name system; content delivery network; and application deployment and orchestration. The company also provides application security and delivery products, including NGINX Plus; NGINX Management Suite; NGINX Ingress Controller; NGINX App Protect; BIG-IP Packaged Software; and BIG-IP Systems. In addition, it provides a range of professional services, including maintenance, consulting, training, and other technical support services. F5, Inc. sells its products to large enterprise businesses, public sector institutions, governments, and service providers through distributors, value-added resellers, managed service providers, systems integrators, and other indirect channel partners. It has partnerships with public cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. The company was formerly known as F5 Networks, Inc. and changed its name to F5, Inc. in November 2021. F5, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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