F5 (FFIV) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $456.58, -0.15% vs the prior close of $457.26.
- Volume 555.90K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
FFIV ends flat (-0.1%) to $456.58. Closed at $456.58, -0.15% vs the prior close of $457.26. Day range $443.70–$457.38, opened at $450.68.
FFIV daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — FFIV ends flat (-0.1%) to $456.58
- Closed at $456.58, -0.15% vs the prior close of $457.26. Day range $443.70–$457.38, opened at $450.68.
- Volume was 555.90K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 524.12K.
- Price is +7.9% vs its 50-day average ($423.17) and +28.8% vs its 200-day average ($354.39).
- 52-week range $223.76–$483.30; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 5.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — FFIV slides 4.0% to $457.26
- Closed at $457.26, -3.99% vs the prior close of $476.24. Day range $455.55–$470.96, opened at $470.42.
- Volume was 575.50K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 535.97K.
- Price is +8.3% vs its 50-day average ($422.27) and +29.4% vs its 200-day average ($353.41).
- 52-week range $223.76–$483.30; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 5.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — FFIV rises 0.6% to $476.24
- Closed at $476.24, +0.58% vs the prior close of $473.49. Day range $465.48–$480.22, opened at $470.92.
- Volume was 706.20K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 542.66K.
- Price is +13.0% vs its 50-day average ($421.37) and +35.1% vs its 200-day average ($352.44).
- 52-week range $223.76–$483.30; today's close sits at 97% of that range, 1.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — FFIV dips 1.3% to $473.49
- Closed at $473.49, -1.32% vs the prior close of $479.83. Day range $470.82–$483.30, opened at $482.00.
- Volume was 382.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 550.10K.
- Price is +12.7% vs its 50-day average ($419.97) and +34.8% vs its 200-day average ($351.37).
- 52-week range $223.76–$483.30; today's close sits at 96% of that range, 2.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — FFIV jumps 3.9% to $479.83, a 52-week high
- Closed at $479.83, +3.94% vs the prior close of $461.66. Day range $461.70–$482.47, opened at $468.50.
- Volume was 501.00K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 554.47K.
- Price is +14.6% vs its 50-day average ($418.55) and +37.0% vs its 200-day average ($350.30).
- 52-week range $223.76–$482.47; today's close sits at 99% of that range, 0.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — FFIV dips 1.1% to $461.66
- Closed at $461.66, -1.07% vs the prior close of $466.65. Day range $459.14–$470.32, opened at $465.00.
- Volume was 509.60K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 561.29K.
- Price is +10.8% vs its 50-day average ($416.73) and +32.2% vs its 200-day average ($349.21).
- 52-week range $223.76–$472.25; today's close sits at 96% of that range, 2.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — FFIV dips 0.7% to $466.65
- Closed at $466.65, -0.67% vs the prior close of $469.79. Day range $465.01–$472.25, opened at $468.57.
- Volume was 461.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 584.49K.
- Price is +12.4% vs its 50-day average ($415.24) and +34.0% vs its 200-day average ($348.18).
- 52-week range $223.76–$472.25; today's close sits at 98% of that range, 1.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — FFIV rises 2.5% to $469.79, a 52-week high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $469.79, +2.46% vs the prior close of $458.53. Day range $460.32–$472.00, opened at $463.00.
- Volume was 518.40K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 606.43K.
- Price is +13.5% vs its 50-day average ($413.97) and +35.3% vs its 200-day average ($347.14).
- 52-week range $223.76–$472.00; today's close sits at 99% of that range, 0.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — FFIV rises 1.0% to $458.53, a 52-week high
- Closed at $458.53, +0.99% vs the prior close of $454.04. Day range $452.88–$461.49, opened at $453.22.
- Volume was 377.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 609.49K.
- Price is +11.1% vs its 50-day average ($412.74) and +32.5% vs its 200-day average ($346.08).
- 52-week range $223.76–$462.00; today's close sits at 99% of that range, 0.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — FFIV rises 2.3% to $454.04
- Closed at $454.04, +2.34% vs the prior close of $443.68. Day range $446.13–$459.88, opened at $446.13.
- Volume was 633.20K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 608.07K.
- Price is +10.4% vs its 50-day average ($411.41) and +31.6% vs its 200-day average ($345.07).
- 52-week range $223.76–$462.00; today's close sits at 97% of that range, 1.7% below the 52-week high.
FFIV latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about FFIV in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 15, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Montoya Michael F sold 80 shares at $414.18 (≈$33.13K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Montoya Michael F sold 440 shares at $413.31 (≈$181.86K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Montoya Michael F sold 1,173 shares at $411.50 (≈$482.69K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Montoya Michael F sold 277 shares at $410.37 (≈$113.67K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Montoya Michael F sold 240 shares at $408.96 (≈$98.15K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Montoya Michael F sold 1,296 shares at $406.24 (≈$526.49K) on Sep 14, 2026
- …plus 1 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 15, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Maddison John Anthony sold 204 shares at $406.24 (≈$82.87K) on Sep 14, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 14, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 14, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 12, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Fountain Thomas Dean sold 1,208 shares at $414.63 (≈$500.87K) on Aug 5, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 6, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $865.08M (prior year $780.37M) (+10.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $208.21M (prior year $189.91M) (+9.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $3.62 (prior year $3.25) (+11.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 31, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 27, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 23, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Things to know before you trade FFIV
- Last results release: Jul 27, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 28, 2026, Jan 27, 2026, Oct 27, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 26, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.53% (largest 4.2%).
- Liquidity: about 556.43K shares (≈$254.05M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $456.58 vs a range of $223.76–$483.30 (90% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: John Anthony Maddison sold 204 shares on Sep 14, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Jul 27, 2026; 8-K Jun 23, 2026.
- Share count: 56.63M shares outstanding (Aug 3, 2026), -1.4% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Computer Communications Equipment.
FFIV market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 450.68 | 457.38 | 443.70 | 456.58 | 555.90K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 470.42 | 470.96 | 455.55 | 457.26 | 575.50K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 470.92 | 480.22 | 465.48 | 476.24 | 706.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 482.00 | 483.30 | 470.82 | 473.49 | 382.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 468.50 | 482.47 | 461.70 | 479.83 | 501.00K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 465.00 | 470.32 | 459.14 | 461.66 | 509.60K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 468.57 | 472.25 | 465.01 | 466.65 | 461.30K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 463.00 | 472.00 | 460.32 | 469.79 | 518.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 453.22 | 461.49 | 452.88 | 458.53 | 377.60K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 446.13 | 459.88 | 446.13 | 454.04 | 633.20K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 448.93 | 450.94 | 440.69 | 443.68 | 551.00K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 440.00 | 449.72 | 440.00 | 445.18 | 430.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 435.58 | 441.95 | 428.93 | 438.07 | 663.60K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 440.98 | 448.37 | 430.94 | 435.56 | 468.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 446.55 | 452.17 | 441.86 | 443.06 | 428.20K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 452.13 | 457.70 | 445.00 | 446.55 | 550.90K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 453.92 | 462.00 | 452.17 | 455.99 | 480.90K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 447.19 | 454.13 | 442.01 | 453.33 | 433.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 433.00 | 451.02 | 432.06 | 450.10 | 682.70K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 439.13 | 439.83 | 423.82 | 432.03 | 1.22M |
About F5
F5 (FFIV) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Computer Communications Equipment”. Its business address is in SEATTLE, WA. State of incorporation: WA. Fiscal year ends September 30. SEC CIK 1048695.
FFIV board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Marianne Budnik | Director | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Elizabeth Buse | Director | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Michel Combes | Director | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Michael L Dreyer | Director | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Tami A. Erwin | Director | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Anand Eswaran | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Julie Marie Gonzalez | Director | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Alan Higginson | Director | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Francois Locoh-Donou | President, CEO & Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Nikhil Ramesh Mehta | Director | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Maya Mcreynolds | Director | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Gavin Munroe | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Kunal Anand | Chief Technology Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Thomas Dean Fountain | EVP Global Services & Strategy | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Francois Locoh-Donou | President, CEO & Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Michael F Montoya | Chief Technology Ops Officer | Sep 15, 2026 |
| John Anthony Maddison | Chief Product Mkting Officer | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Angelique M Okeke | EVP, General Counsel | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Catherine A Peterman | Chief People Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Lyra Amber Schramm | Chief People Officer | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Chad Michael Whalen | EVP, Worldwide Sales | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Edward Cooper Werner | Chief Financial Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | John Anthony Maddison | Sale | 204 | $406.24 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Michael F Montoya | Sale | 80 | $414.18 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Michael F Montoya | Sale | 440 | $413.31 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Michael F Montoya | Sale | 1,173 | $411.50 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Michael F Montoya | Sale | 277 | $410.37 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Michael F Montoya | Sale | 240 | $408.96 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Michael F Montoya | Sale | 1,296 | $406.24 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Michael F Montoya | Sale | 920 | $412.38 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Francois Locoh-Donou | Sale | 996 | $412.90 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Francois Locoh-Donou | Sale | 40 | $416.83 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Francois Locoh-Donou | Sale | 200 | $415.97 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Francois Locoh-Donou | Sale | 284 | $415.03 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Francois Locoh-Donou | Sale | 200 | $409.68 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Francois Locoh-Donou | Sale | 1,100 | $410.94 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Francois Locoh-Donou | Sale | 642 | $411.82 |
FFIV financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $3.09B | $692.38M | 11.80 | $949.67M |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $2.82B | $566.78M | 9.55 | $792.42M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $2.81B | $394.95M | 6.55 | $653.41M |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $2.70B | $322.16M | 5.27 | $442.63M |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $2.60B | $331.24M | 5.34 | $645.20M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $6.83B, total liabilities $1.63B, cash $1.61B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
FFIV earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $407.96 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $303.79 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $270.43 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $290.41 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $298.99 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $265.07 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $269.72 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $218.36 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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