F5, Inc. (FFIV) Stock Forecast
FFIV analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.38 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $437.80 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −1.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $3.32
- 52-week range
- $223.99 – $479.83
FFIV analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
FFIV price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
FFIV earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.36 | $4.07 | $4.78 | $4.45 | −2.0% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $17.33 | $17.27 | $17.54 | $15.81 | +9.6% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $18.08 | $17.59 | $18.90 | $17.33 | +4.3% | 13 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
FFIV revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $873.3M | $856.6M | $886.1M | +6.2% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.38B | $3.38B | $3.39B | +9.6% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.64B | $3.54B | $3.74B | +7.6% | 11 |
FFIV EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
FFIV revenue: reported and forecast
FFIV EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.33 | $4.36 | $4.36 | $4.36 | $4.36 | +0.7% | 7 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $16.49 | $17.33 | $17.33 | $17.33 | $17.33 | +5.1% | 12 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $17.69 | $18.08 | $18.08 | $18.08 | $18.08 | +2.2% | 10 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
FFIV earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; FFIV beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from FFIV
13 analysts cover F5; their consensus rating is hold (3.38 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $437.80, 1.0% below the latest close of $442.03. Analysts expect earnings of $17.33 per share for FY2026, +9.6% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $18.08 per share on revenue of $3.6 billion. F5 beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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FFIV forecast FAQ
What is F5's price target?
The average analyst price target for F5 is $437.80, 1.0% below the latest close of $442.03.
Is F5 a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering F5, 2 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 6 a hold, 2 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is F5's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $17.33 per share for FY2026 (range $17.27 to $17.54); for FY2027 the estimate is $18.08.
What is F5's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $3.4 billion, growth of 9.6%; for FY2027 it is $3.6 billion.
When does F5 report earnings?
F5 is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $3.32.
Does F5 usually beat earnings estimates?
F5 reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.