Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for F5.
Executive leadership at F5.
François Locoh-Donou
Detailed
President and Chief Executive Officer
CEO
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Chad Whalen
Detailed
Chief Revenue Officer
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Frank Pelzer
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Kara Sprague
Detailed
Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer
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Michael F. Montoya
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Chief Technology Operations Officer
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Tom Fountain
Detailed
Chief Operating Officer
Board of directors at F5.
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Alan J. Higginson
Detailed
Chair of the Board
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Elizabeth L. Buse
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Director
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Julie M. Gonzalez
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Director
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Marianne N. Budnik
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Director
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Maya McReynolds
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Director
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Michael L. Dreyer
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Director
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Michel Combes
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Director
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Nikhil Mehta
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Director
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Tami Erwin
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Director
Research analysts who have asked questions during F5 earnings calls.
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Michael Ng
Goldman Sachs
8 questions for FFIV
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SC
Samik Chatterjee
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
8 questions for FFIV
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Meta Marshall
Morgan Stanley
7 questions for FFIV
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Ryan Koontz
Needham & Company, LLC
7 questions for FFIV
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Amit Daryanani
Evercore
6 questions for FFIV
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James Fish
Piper Sandler Companies
6 questions for FFIV
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Simon Leopold
Raymond James
6 questions for FFIV
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George Notter
Jefferies
5 questions for FFIV
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Tim Long
Barclays
5 questions for FFIV
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Tal Liani
Bank of America
4 questions for FFIV
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Tomer Zilberman
Bank of America
3 questions for FFIV
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Matt Dezort
William Blair & Company
2 questions for FFIV
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MH
Matt Hedberg
RBC
2 questions for FFIV
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MH
Matthew Hedberg
RBC Capital Markets
2 questions for FFIV
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Timothy Long
Barclays
2 questions for FFIV
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Brent Bracelin
Piper Sandler Companies
1 question for FFIV
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MS
Maryanne Sarfati
Morgan Stanley
1 question for FFIV
MD
Matt Desert
Needham & Company, LLC
1 question for FFIV
Michael Richards
RBC Capital Markets
1 question for FFIV
Also covers: ADSK, EVCM, NABL +9 more
MN
Mike Ng
Goldman Sachs
1 question for FFIV
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PT
Priyanka Thapa
J.P. Morgan
1 question for FFIV
Also covers: JAMF, KEYS, XRX
SC
Sebastien Cyrus Naji
William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
1 question for FFIV
Also covers: ANET, ARM, CSCO
SN
Sebastien Naji
William Blair
1 question for FFIV
Also covers: ALAB, ANET, ARM +3 more
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W. Chiu
Raymond James
1 question for FFIV
Also covers: HLIT, NTNX
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for FFIV.
F5 scrutinized in securities class action over alleged long-term hack
FFIV
Legal Proceedings
- Hagens Berman has issued notice to investors in F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) regarding the February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a pending securities class action alleging executives misled the market about BIG-IP security vulnerabilities.
- The lawsuit claims a nation-state actor maintained persistent access to F5 systems, exfiltrating source code from the BIG-IP product development environment—disclosures in October 2025 triggered share price declines and a fiscal 2026 guidance cut.
- Investors who purchased FFIV shares between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025 and suffered losses are urged to contact Hagens Berman before the deadline.
1 day ago
F5 faces shareholder class action over alleged cybersecurity breach concealment
FFIV
Legal Proceedings
Guidance Update
- A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of shareholders who bought F5 securities between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025, alleging the company concealed a significant breach in its BIG-IP development environment discovered in August 2025.
- The complaint claims a nation-state actor maintained “long-term, persistent” access, potentially compromising source code and vulnerability data.
- Following public disclosure, F5 reportedly saw reduced sales and renewals, elongated sales cycles, and increased remediation costs, prompting a revision of its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to 0–4% growth, down from mid-single digits.
- Applications to serve as lead plaintiff must be filed by February 17, 2026.
2 days ago
F5 faces securities class action deadline
FFIV
Legal Proceedings
- Faruqi & Faruqi is investigating claims that F5 executives made false or misleading statements by failing to disclose a significant security breach affecting its BIG-IP product.
- The proposed class covers investors who purchased F5 securities between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025.
- On October 27, 2025, F5 reported Q4 FY2025 results and lowered fiscal 2026 guidance due to the breach, and its share price fell 10.9% to $258.76 by October 29, 2025.
- The deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in the federal securities class action is February 17, 2026.
3 days ago
F5 investors file class action
FFIV
Legal Proceedings
- The Portnoy Law Firm advises investors who bought F5 securities from Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 27, 2025 to join a class action, with a lead plaintiff motion deadline of Feb 17, 2026.
- On Oct 15, 2025, F5 disclosed that a nation-state threat actor gained unauthorized access in early August, exfiltrating portions of its BIG-IP source code and undisclosed vulnerability data.
- Following the disclosure, F5’s share price dropped $35.40 (approx. 10.7%) from $330.75 to $295.35 on Oct 16, 2025.
3 days ago
F5 alerts investors to class action lead plaintiff deadline
FFIV
Legal Proceedings
- Hagens Berman notified F5 investors of the February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a pending securities class action against F5 and certain executives.
- The lawsuit, spanning October 28, 2024 – October 27, 2025, alleges F5 concealed an August 2025 breach of its BIG-IP systems by a nation-state actor that exfiltrated source code.
- F5 shares plunged nearly 14% over two days after the breach disclosure and fell another 7% following a 2026 revenue guidance cut, wiping out over $2 billion in market value.
- Affected investors are urged to contact Hagens Berman partner Reed Kathrein by the deadline to participate in the action.
4 days ago
F5 investor alert over alleged source code breach
FFIV
Legal Proceedings
Guidance Update
- Hagens Berman has set a February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a pending securities class action against F5, Inc. (FFIV) and certain executives.
- The suit alleges F5 misled the market about the security of its BIG-IP products; in August 2025, a nation-state actor allegedly gained long-term access and exfiltrated source code, revealed on October 15, 2025.
- The October 15 breach disclosure drove shares down ~14% over two days; on October 27, 2025 F5’s Q4 FY25 results and FY26 guidance cut led to a $22.83 (–7%) drop and wiped out $2 billion in market value.
- The Class Period runs October 28, 2024 – October 27, 2025; investors who purchased during this window must file by the February 17, 2026 deadline.
7 days ago
F5 faces securities lawsuit over alleged undetected hack
FFIV
Legal Proceedings
Profit Warning
- Hagens Berman issues notice to F5 investors regarding a February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a proposed securities class action alleging F5 executives concealed a major breach of BIG-IP source code.
- The lawsuit claims a nation-state actor maintained persistent access to F5 systems from August 2025, exfiltrating sensitive source code and prompting an October 2025 guidance cut that wiped out over $2 billion in market value.
- On October 27, 2025, F5 reported disappointing 4Q FY25 results and lowered FY26 revenue expectations, attributing the shortfall to the breach’s impact on sales, renewals, and remediation costs.
- The class period spans October 28, 2024 – October 27, 2025, and investors and whistleblowers with relevant information are urged to contact Reed Kathrein or consider the SEC Whistleblower program.
Jan 29, 2026, 2:02 AM
F5 under investigation for alleged security breach disclosures
FFIV
Legal Proceedings
- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is probing potential class claims against F5 for making misleading statements and failing to disclose a significant security breach of its BIG-IP product, F5’s highest‐revenue offering.
- On October 27, 2025, F5 reported Q4 FY2025 results and issued below-market growth guidance for FY2026, attributing reduced sales, elongated sales cycles and higher remediation costs to the breach.
- Following the disclosure, F5’s share price fell from $290.41 on October 27, 2025 to $258.76 on October 29, 2025, a 10.9% drop.
- Investors who acquired F5 securities between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025 have until February 17, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status in the suit.
Jan 28, 2026, 7:27 PM
F5 raises FY26 guidance after strong Q1 results
FFIV
Earnings
Guidance Update
- F5 reported Q1 FY26 revenue of $822 million (up ~7%), GAAP net income of $180 million, and non-GAAP EPS of $4.45, topping analyst estimates.
- Systems revenue jumped 37% and product revenue rose 11% in the quarter, while software revenue declined and services saw modest growth.
- Management raised FY26 guidance to 5–6% revenue growth, non-GAAP operating margin of 34–35%, and EPS of $15.65–$16.05, and set Q2 revenue target at $770–$790 million.
- Shares climbed roughly 10–12% in after-hours trading, with the stock closing at $270.43 and market cap of $15.54 billion.
Jan 27, 2026, 11:06 PM
F5 Networks reports Q1 FY26 results
FFIV
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- F5 Networks delivered $822 M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 7% year-over-year (GAAP).
- Non-GAAP EPS were $4.45, a 16% increase year-over-year.
- Product revenue grew 11% year-over-year, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit product growth.
- Updated FY26 outlook: total revenue growth now expected at 5–6% (from 0–4%), and non-GAAP EPS guided to $15.65–$16.05.
- Returned capital: repurchased $300 M of shares in Q1, using 201% of free cash flow.
Jan 27, 2026, 9:30 PM
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