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F5 (FFIV) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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FFIV Stock Forecast

F5 stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $224.44 (represents a -7.26% downside from FFIV’s last price of $242.02) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 11 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

FFIV Price Target

The average price target for F5 (FFIV) is $224.44 based on 1-year price targets from 11 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $307.00 to $113.00. This represents a potential -7.26% downside from FFIV's last price of $242.02.

FFIV Analyst Ratings

Hold

According to 11 Wall Street analysts, F5's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for FFIV stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 3 'Buy' (27.27%), 8 'Hold' (72.73%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

F5 Price Target by Analyst

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 29, 2024Tal LianiBank of America Securities$180.00$240.54-25.17%-25.63%
Oct 29, 2024James FishPiper Sandler$246.00$218.3612.66%1.64%
Oct 29, 2024Matthew HedbergRBC Capital$240.00$218.369.91%-0.83%
Oct 29, 2024Michael NgGoldman Sachs$241.00$218.3610.37%-0.42%
Oct 29, 2024George NotterJefferies$225.00$218.363.04%-7.03%
Oct 29, 2024Amit DaryananiEvercore ISI$240.00$218.369.91%-0.83%
Sep 23, 2024Michael NgGoldman Sachs$212.00$220.38-3.80%-12.40%
Jul 30, 2024Alex HendersonNeedham$235.00$196.9919.30%-2.90%
Jul 30, 2024Tim LongBarclays$214.00$197.068.59%-11.58%
Jul 30, 2024Samik ChatterjeeJ.P. Morgan$215.00$197.069.10%-11.16%
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The latest F5 stock forecast, released on Oct 29, 2024 by Tal Liani from Bank of America Securities, set a price target of $180.00, which represents a -25.17% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($240.54), and a -25.63% decrease from FFIV last price ($242.02).

F5 Price Target by Period

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# Anlaysts6720
Avg Price Target$228.67$226.29$204.50
Last Closing Price$242.02$242.02$242.02
Upside/Downside-5.52%-6.50%-15.50%

In the current month, the average price target of F5 stock is $228.67, according to 6 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -5.52% decrease as opposed to F5's last price of $242.02. This month's average price target is up 1.05% compared to last quarter, and up 11.82% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 29, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Oct 29, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralHold
Oct 29, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector PerformHold
Oct 29, 2024Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralHold
Oct 29, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldHold
Oct 29, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Oct 15, 2024Raymond JamesMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Sep 23, 2024Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralHold
Sep 06, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralHold
Jul 30, 2024RBC CapitalSellSellHold
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F5's last stock rating was published by Morgan Stanley on Oct 29, 2024. The company gave FFIV a "Equal-Weight" rating, the same as its previous rate.

F5 Financial Forecast

F5 Revenue Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
Revenue---------------$7.68M$706.97M$702.64M$703.17M$700.38M$700.03M$674.49M$634.22M$687.10M$682.00M$651.51M$645.29M$624.62M$614.82M$583.25M
Avg Forecast$829.40M$760.10M$737.80M$732.50M$806.87M$761.20M$728.66M$745.77M$789.34M$740.04M$702.73M$715.41M$730.43M$686.06M$685.47M$684.77M$701.44M$698.93M$698.42M$700.75M$692.03M$667.28M$634.21M$677.61M$671.96M$637.81M$636.23M$622.77M$607.34M$572.74M
High Forecast$838.97M$768.87M$746.31M$740.95M$816.18M$769.98M$737.07M$754.38M$798.45M$748.57M$709.44M$721.75M$730.66M$686.06M$685.47M$687.66M$708.37M$706.99M$706.48M$708.83M$692.03M$667.28M$634.21M$677.61M$671.96M$637.81M$636.23M$622.77M$607.34M$572.74M
Low Forecast$822.27M$753.57M$731.46M$726.21M$799.94M$754.66M$722.41M$739.37M$782.56M$733.68M$695.54M$713.48M$730.20M$686.06M$685.47M$682.68M$691.97M$692.92M$692.42M$694.73M$692.03M$667.28M$634.21M$677.61M$671.96M$637.81M$636.23M$622.77M$607.34M$572.74M
# Analysts548744753399445713665551112111099159
Surprise %---------------0.01%1.01%1.01%1.01%1.00%1.01%1.01%1.00%1.01%1.01%1.02%1.01%1.00%1.01%1.02%

F5's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 5 analysts is $685.47M, with a low forecast of $685.47M, and a high forecast of $685.47M. FFIV's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 8820.74% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $7.68M (Dec 23).

F5 EBITDA Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
# Analysts548744753399445713665551112111099159
EBITDA---------------$164.52M$201.27M$245.22M$133.39M$136.16M$134.74M$136.06M$104.19M$141.98M$153.94M$123.05M$80.65M$144.72M$124.04M$113.99M
Avg Forecast$174.42M$159.85M$155.16M$154.04M$169.68M$160.08M$153.24M$156.83M$166.00M$155.63M$147.78M$150.45M$153.61M$144.28M$116.99M$144.01M$147.51M$146.98M$106.35M$150.00M$155.68M$150.11M$96.68M$152.43M$151.16M$143.48M$77.29M$140.10M$136.63M$128.84M
High Forecast$176.43M$161.69M$156.95M$155.82M$171.64M$161.92M$155.00M$158.64M$167.91M$157.42M$149.19M$151.78M$153.65M$144.28M$140.38M$144.61M$148.97M$148.68M$127.62M$180.00M$155.68M$150.11M$116.02M$152.43M$151.16M$143.48M$92.75M$140.10M$136.63M$128.84M
Low Forecast$172.92M$158.47M$153.82M$152.72M$168.22M$158.70M$151.92M$155.49M$164.57M$154.29M$146.27M$150.04M$153.56M$144.28M$93.59M$143.57M$145.52M$145.72M$85.08M$120.00M$155.68M$150.11M$77.35M$152.43M$151.16M$143.48M$61.83M$140.10M$136.63M$128.84M
Surprise %---------------1.14%1.36%1.67%1.25%0.91%0.87%0.91%1.08%0.93%1.02%0.86%1.04%1.03%0.91%0.88%

5 analysts predict FFIV's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $116.99M, with a high of $140.38M and a low of $93.59M. This is -28.89% lower than F5's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $164.52M.

F5 Net Income Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
# Analysts548744753399445713665551112111099159
Net Income---------------$138.38M$152.13M$88.98M$81.44M$72.40M$89.35M$83.02M$56.24M$93.56M$110.72M$89.60M$43.24M$87.68M$77.66M$69.87M
Avg Forecast$261.03M$229.73M$209.06M$217.33M$250.98M$228.55M$207.29M$218.92M$237.85M$216.83M$189.32M$198.38M$203.72M$175.47M$64.34M$179.67M$189.64M$168.70M$58.49M$98.84M$149.14M$132.05M$53.17M$164.41M$162.55M$145.61M$41.44M$144.88M$140.36M$120.39M
High Forecast$264.94M$233.17M$212.19M$220.58M$254.75M$231.97M$210.40M$222.20M$241.42M$220.09M$197.04M$201.91M$203.74M$175.48M$77.21M$182.64M$192.00M$171.23M$70.19M$118.61M$149.14M$132.05M$63.81M$164.41M$162.55M$145.61M$49.73M$144.88M$140.36M$120.39M
Low Forecast$258.11M$227.16M$206.72M$214.90M$248.18M$225.99M$204.97M$216.48M$235.19M$214.41M$184.58M$196.02M$203.70M$175.46M$51.47M$175.52M$186.10M$166.82M$46.79M$79.07M$149.14M$132.05M$42.54M$164.41M$162.55M$145.61M$33.15M$144.88M$140.36M$120.39M
Surprise %---------------0.77%0.80%0.53%1.39%0.73%0.60%0.63%1.06%0.57%0.68%0.62%1.04%0.61%0.55%0.58%

F5's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $64.34M, with a range of $51.47M to $77.21M. FFIV's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -53.51% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $138.38M (Dec 23).

F5 SG&A Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
# Analysts548744753399445713665551112111099159
SG&A---------------$263.64M$266.44M$271.98M$300.11M$303.10M$306.52M$297.55M$297.38M$299.70M$302.25M$300.92M$322.75M$277.70M$283.94M$273.60M
Avg Forecast$359.75M$329.69M$320.02M$317.72M$349.98M$330.17M$316.06M$323.48M$342.38M$320.99M$304.81M$310.31M$316.82M$297.58M$340.24M$297.02M$304.25M$303.16M$309.30M$316.62M$305.89M$294.95M$281.19M$299.51M$297.02M$281.92M$309.30M$275.28M$268.45M$253.16M
High Forecast$363.90M$333.49M$323.71M$321.38M$354.02M$333.98M$319.70M$327.21M$346.32M$324.69M$307.72M$313.06M$316.92M$297.58M$408.28M$298.27M$307.25M$306.65M$371.17M$379.95M$305.89M$294.95M$337.42M$299.51M$297.02M$281.92M$371.16M$275.28M$268.45M$253.16M
Low Forecast$356.66M$326.86M$317.27M$314.99M$346.97M$327.33M$313.34M$320.70M$339.43M$318.23M$301.69M$309.47M$316.72M$297.58M$272.19M$296.11M$300.14M$300.55M$247.44M$253.30M$305.89M$294.95M$224.95M$299.51M$297.02M$281.92M$247.44M$275.28M$268.45M$253.16M
Surprise %---------------0.89%0.88%0.90%0.97%0.96%1.00%1.01%1.06%1.00%1.02%1.07%1.04%1.01%1.06%1.08%

F5's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $340.24M, based on 5 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $272.19M to $408.28M. The forecast indicates a 29.05% rise compared to FFIV last annual SG&A of $263.64M (Dec 23).

F5 EPS Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
# Analysts548744753399445713665551112111099159
EPS---------------$2.34$2.57$1.48$1.35$1.20$1.50$1.38$0.93$1.54$1.83$1.49$0.71$1.43$1.27$1.15
Avg Forecast$4.42$3.89$3.54$3.68$4.25$3.87$3.51$3.71$4.03$3.67$3.21$3.36$3.45$2.97$2.87$3.04$3.21$2.86$2.42$2.33$2.52$2.23$2.02$2.78$2.75$2.46$2.40$2.45$2.37$2.04
High Forecast$4.49$3.95$3.59$3.74$4.31$3.93$3.56$3.76$4.09$3.73$3.34$3.42$3.45$2.97$2.87$3.09$3.25$2.90$2.46$2.36$2.52$2.23$2.02$2.78$2.75$2.46$2.40$2.45$2.37$2.04
Low Forecast$4.37$3.85$3.50$3.64$4.20$3.83$3.47$3.67$3.98$3.63$3.13$3.32$3.45$2.97$2.87$2.97$3.15$2.82$2.39$2.30$2.52$2.23$2.02$2.78$2.75$2.46$2.40$2.45$2.37$2.04
Surprise %---------------0.77%0.80%0.52%0.56%0.52%0.59%0.62%0.46%0.55%0.67%0.61%0.30%0.58%0.54%0.56%

According to 5 Wall Street analysts, F5's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $2.87, with a low estimate of $2.87 and a high estimate of $2.87. This represents a 22.74% increase compared to FFIV previous annual EPS of $2.34 (Dec 23).

F5 Peer Comparison by Price Target

TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
RPDRapid7$41.06$69.0768.22%Buy
TENBTenable$40.82$58.2542.70%Buy
AKAMAkamai$87.96$120.0736.51%Buy
VRSNVeriSign$181.41$240.0032.30%Buy
SPSCSPS Commerce$179.87$215.4019.75%Buy
DOXAmdocs$83.73$97.8016.80%Buy
QLYSQualys$147.03$147.00-0.02%Buy
FLTCorpay$303.26$296.71-2.16%Buy
FFIVF5$242.02$224.44-7.26%Hold
CHKPCheck Point Software$176.83$160.08-9.47%Buy
CYBRCyberArk Software$316.90$262.56-17.15%Buy
GDDYGoDaddy$190.12$132.53-30.29%Buy

FFIV Forecast FAQ

Is F5 a good buy?

No, according to 11 Wall Street analysts, F5 (FFIV) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 3 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 27.27% of FFIV's total ratings.

What is FFIV's price target?

F5 (FFIV) average price target is $224.44 with a range of $113 to $307, implying a -7.26% from its last price of $242.02. The data is based on 11 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will F5 stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for FFIV stock, the company can go down by -7.26% (from the last price of $242.02 to the average price target of $224.44), up by 26.85% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -53.31% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can F5 stock reach $400?

FFIV's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $224.44 does not support the claim that F5 can reach $400 in the near future.

What is F5's current price target trend?

6 Wall Street analysts forecast a $228.67 price target for F5 (FFIV) this month, down -5.52% from its last price of $242.02. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target decreased by -6.50% and decreased by -15.50%, respectively.

What are F5's analysts' financial forecasts?

F5's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Sep 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $3.04B (high $3.08B, low $3.02B), average EBITDA is $639.83M (high $647.21M, low $634.33M), average net income is $905.74M (high $919.32M, low $895.62M), average SG&A $1.32B (high $1.33B, low $1.31B), and average EPS is $15.34 (high $15.57, low $15.17). FFIV's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Sep 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $3.06B (high $3.1B, low $3.03B), average EBITDA is $643.46M (high $650.89M, low $637.94M), average net income is $917.14M (high $930.89M, low $906.9M), average SG&A $1.33B (high $1.34B, low $1.32B), and average EPS is $15.53 (high $15.76, low $15.36).

Did the FFIV's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on F5's last annual report (Sep 2023), the company's revenue was $2.81B, beating the average analysts forecast of $2.8B by 0.49%. Apple's EBITDA was $716.05M, beating the average prediction of $550.84M by 29.99%. The company's net income was $394.95M, missing the average estimation of $515.68M by -23.41%. Apple's SG&A was $1.14B, missing the average forecast of $1.23B by -7.44%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $6.59, missing the average prediction of $10.82 by -39.08%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), F5's revenue was $7.68M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $684.77M by -98.88%. The company's EBITDA was $164.52M, beating the average prediction of $144.01M by 14.24%. F5's net income was $138.38M, missing the average estimation of $179.67M by -22.98%. The company's SG&A was $263.64M, missing the average forecast of $297.02M by -11.24%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $2.34, missing the average prediction of $3.04 by -23.09%