La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de F5 a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para F5..

F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) Bolsa, Cadena de Opciones

F5 is a market leader in the application delivery controller market. The company sells products for security, application performance, and automation. Its three customer verticals are enterprises, service providers, and government entities. Revenue is evenly split between its services business and products business with revenue trending toward products due to software adoption. The Seattle-based firm was incorporated in 1996, has about 6,500 employees, and generates about 55% its revenue within the Americas, 25% in EMEA, and 20% in APAC/Japan.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng maintains F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $212 to $241.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on F5, Raises Price Target to $241

JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintains F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $225 to $250.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on F5, Raises Price Target to $250

RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg maintains F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $205 to $240.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on F5, Raises Price Target to $240

4 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for F5, presenting an average target of $233.5, a high estimate of $246.00, and a low estimate of $212.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 16.75% from the previous average price target of $200.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730206827_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of F5 by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$246.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
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<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$246.00</td>
<td>$186.00</td>
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<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
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<td>Michael Ng</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
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</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to F5. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of F5 compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of F5's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFIV/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on F5 analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into F5's Background</h2>
F5 is a market leader in the application delivery controller market. The company sells products for security, application performance, and automation. Its three customer verticals are enterprises, service providers, and government entities. Revenue is evenly split between its services business and products business with revenue trending toward products due to software adoption. The Seattle-based firm was incorporated in 1996, has about 6,500 employees, and generates about 55% its revenue within the Americas, 25% in EMEA, and 20% in APAC/Japan.
<h3>F5: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: F5's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -1.02%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: F5's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 20.72%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): F5's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.85%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): F5's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.67% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: F5's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.09, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Demystifying F5: Insights From 4 Analyst Reviews

Barclays analyst Tim Long maintains F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $214 to $246.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on F5, Raises Price Target to $246

Piper Sandler analyst James Fish maintains F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $186 to $246.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on F5, Raises Price Target to $246

Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall maintains F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $215 to $230.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on F5, Raises Price Target to $230

As of Oct. 29, 2024, three stocks in the information technology sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to Benzinga Pro. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">F5 Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Oct. 28, F5 reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and approved an additional $1 billion buyback program.. The company's stock gained around 1% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFIV">52-week high of $224.47</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 79.75&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>FFIV Price Action: Shares of F5 gained 0.7% to close at $218.36 on Monday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Oct. 18, Benchmark maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $215 to $245. The company's stock gained around 51% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSTR">has a 52-week high</a> of $259.50.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 82.33</li>
<li>MSTR Price Action: Shares of MicroStrategy rose 9% to close at $255.34 on Monday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Terawulf Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Oct. 23, TeraWulf said its Board of Directors authorized a $200 million share repurchase program and announced a proposed private offering of $350 million of convertible notes. The company's stock gained around 46% over the past month and has a 5<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WULF">2-week high</a> of $7.28.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.62</li>
<li>WULF Price Action: Shares of Terawulf gained 7.4% to close at $6.85 on Monday. </li>
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Shares of V.F. Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41587808/vf-corp-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-cost-reductions-on-track-guidance-and-more"> second-quarter financial results.</a>
VF Corp, the parent company of Vans and The North Face, reported second-quarter revenue of $2.8 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $2.7 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported second-quarter earnings of 60 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 37 cents per share.
V.F. Corporation shares jumped 21.4% to $20.70 in the pre-market trading session.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHPH#NASDAQ">SHPH</a>) gained 68.2% to $2.22 in pre-market trading after the company announced it finalized agreements with all six of the planned site enrollment locations to administer the Phase 2 clinical trial of Ropidoxuridine.</li>
<li>Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIXT#NASDAQ">LIXT</a>) rose 67.6% to $2.23 in pre-market trading after falling 18% on Monday.</li>
<li>American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREB#NASDAQ">AREB</a>) shares surged 30% to $3.51 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Immuron Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMRN#NASDAQ">IMRN</a>) shares rose 29% to $2.49 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTBR#NASDAQ">LTBR</a>) climbed 15.4% to $10.48 in pre-market trading after jumping around 24% on Monday.</li>
<li>Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) gained 14.8% to $1.47 in pre-market trading. Quantum Computing will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to review the Company&#8217;s operational progress for the third quarter.</li>
<li>F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) gained 11.1% to $242.50 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and approved an additional $1 billion buyback program.</li>
<li>Veea Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEA#NASDAQ">VEEA</a>) shares gained 10.7% to $4.32 in pre-market trading. Veea, O.N.E. Amazon, and AECOM partnered on &#8216;Internet of Forests&#8217; to digitally safeguard rainforests and empower Colombian communities.</li>
<li>Griid Infrastructure Inc.  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRDI#NASDAQ">GRDI</a>) shares rose 9.4% to $1.01 in pre-market trading after dipping 16% on Monday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Hanryu Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRYU#NASDAQ">HRYU</a>) shares dipped 40.4% to $0.3031 in pre-market trading after jumping 125% on Monday.</li>
<li>TransMedics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMDX#NASDAQ">TMDX</a>) shares fell 25.8% to $93.69 in pre-market trading following downbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVI#NYSE">CVI</a>) shares fell 25.8% to $17.68 in pre-market trading after the company reported weak quarterly results and said it will not pay cash dividend for the third quarter.</li>
<li>Digital Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBGI#NASDAQ">DBGI</a>) fell 21.3% to $0.1217 in today's pre-market trading after the company announced the pricing of $3 million public offering of common stock and/or pre-funded warrants.</li>
<li>Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDIO#NASDAQ">CDIO</a>) fell 16.6% to $0.26 in pre-market trading after jumping 40% on Monday.</li>
<li>Evoke Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVOK#NASDAQ">EVOK</a>) fell 16% to $5.95 in pre-market trading. Evoke Pharma shares jumped 38% on Monday after the company announced the presentation of GLP-1 data for users with diabetic gastoparesis using GIMOTI and showed statistically significant improvements.</li>
<li>Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLIT#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) shares declined 15.8% to $12.48 in pre-market trading after reporting third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Iveda Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVDA#NASDAQ">IVDA</a>) declined 15.6% to $1.40 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) shares fell 11% to $26.27 after the company reported mixed third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DQ#NYSE">DQ</a>) fell 10.1% to $26.20 in pre-market trading after gaining 14% on Monday.</li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Cemtrex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) stock increased by 16.4% to $0.32 during Monday's after-market session. </li>
<li>F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) stock increased by 10.01% to $240.22. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $14.0 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Harmonic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLIT#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) stock increased by 7.96% to $16.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.8 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Cadence Design Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) stock rose 6.81% to $270.0. The company's market cap stands at $73.9 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Agilysys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGYS#NASDAQ">AGYS</a>) stock increased by 5.37% to $117.48. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.2 billion. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Mitek Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MITK#NASDAQ">MITK</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.93% to $9.14. The company's market cap stands at $422.3 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Amkor Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) shares fell 11.1% to $26.26 during Monday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.4 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>SMX (Security Matters) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMX#NASDAQ">SMX</a>) shares decreased by 10.46% to $0.43. The company's market cap stands at $2.6 million. </li>
<li>Saiheat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIH#NASDAQ">SAIH</a>) stock decreased by 6.2% to $1.06. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $26.1 million. </li>
<li>Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNAI#NASDAQ">BNAI</a>) stock declined by 5.01% to $0.9. The company's market cap stands at $34.2 million. </li>
<li>Pagaya Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGY#NASDAQ">PGY</a>) stock declined by 4.75% to $12.04. The company's market cap stands at $864.6 million. </li>
<li>Akoustis Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKTS#NASDAQ">AKTS</a>) shares declined by 4.48% to $0.06. The company's market cap stands at $9.8 million. 
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F5 Sees Q1 2025 Revenue $705M-$725M; Sees Adj. EPS $3.29-$3.41

For fiscal year 2025, F5 expects to deliver total revenue growth of 4% to 5%, and non-GAAP earnings per share growth of 5% to 7% over fiscal year 2024. On a tax-neutral basis, the midpoint of F5's fiscal year 2025 non-GAAP earnings per share guidance reflects 10% growth year over year.

F5 Sees FY25 Total Revenue Growth 4%-5%

Buybacks

F5 Board Approves Additional $1B Buyback Program

F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.67 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.45 by 6.38 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $747.00 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $730.39 million by 2.27 percent. This is a 5.66 percent increase over sales of $706.97 million the same period last year.

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F5 Q4 2024 Adj EPS $3.67 Beats $3.45 Estimate, Sales $747.00M Beat $730.39M Estimate

Investor sentiment turned optimistic towards risk assets early this week as plummeting oil prices, driven by Israel's decision not to target Iran's crude facilities during weekend attacks, eased concerns over an escalated Middle Eastern conflict and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41575181/crude-oil-faces-steepest-one-day-drop-in-over-two-years-energy-stocks-plunge-prices">potential global economic disruptions.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.3%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 mirrored this performance and the Dow added 0.6%.
Economically sensitive small-cap stocks saw stronger gains, with the Russell 2000 soaring 1.5% after a stretch of losses in six of the last seven sessions.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude – tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) – dropped over 5% in midday New York trading, heading for its sharpest one-day decline since July 2022. Natural gas prices also plunged, with Henry Hub prices falling more than 9%, poised for their steepest single-session loss since mid-January.
U.S. energy stocks weakened, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) standing as the sole sector in the red on Monday.
Despite the significant drop in energy prices, Treasury yields continued to rise, potentially tempering the stock market&#8217;s bullish momentum. Investors remain cautious about further U.S. fiscal policy deterioration as election season approaches. 
Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds rose by 5 basis points to 4.29%, aiming for their highest close since July 11.
Gold prices held steady around $2,745 per ounce, marking no gains since last Tuesday's close.
Sentiment in cryptocurrency markets remained bullish, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) up 1.4% to over $68,000, reaching a one-week high, while Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) jumped 4.5% in its third consecutive session of gains, eyeing the highest levels since June.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % change</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,242.10</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,381.18</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,828.13</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,409.47</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
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</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.54% to $581.22.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $424.02.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.2% higher to $496.42.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.7% to $222.55.</li>
<li>The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up by 1.1%. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Airlines and cruise line stocks rallied as oil prices declined. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) was up by 4.5%, Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>), up by 4%, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), up 3.5%, Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), up 4.5%, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), up 2.8%, and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), up 0.9%.</li>
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Stocks reacting on earnings reports included ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>), up 4.4% and CenterPoint Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>), up 1%. 
Large-cap companies slated to report their earnings after the close are Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>), Brown &amp; Brown Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) and F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>). 
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F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, after the closing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFIV/earnings">bell on Monday, Oct. 28</a>.
Analysts expect the Seattle, Washington-based bank to report quarterly earnings at $3.45 per share, down from $3.50 per share in the year-ago period. F5 projects to report revenue of $730.39 million for the recent quarter, compared to $706.97 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
F5 recently disclosed the launch of BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes, an AI-driven application delivery and security solution.
F5 shares gained 1.6% to close at $216.87 on Friday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCOM/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5a1c4e20efacff00015a984c/michael-ng">Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng</a> maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $185 to $212 on Sept. 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Amit Daryanani maintained an In-Line rating and boosted the price target from $180 to $210 on July 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5880b6f377f9dd00011b0ab2/matthew-hedberg">RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg</a> maintained a Sector Perform rating and raised the price target from $182 to $205 on July 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintained a Neutral rating and boosted the price target from $210 to $215 on July 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Tim Long maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $189 to $214 on July 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
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Considering buying FFIV stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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F5 Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2024-10-28. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect F5 to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.45.
F5 bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.40, which was followed by a 12.99% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at F5's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.96</td>
<td>2.86</td>
<td>3.04</td>
<td>3.21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>3.36</td>
<td>2.91</td>
<td>3.43</td>
<td>3.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>13.0%</td>
<td>-9.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729864953_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of F5 Shares</h3>
Shares of F5 were trading at $213.57 as of October 24. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 44.71%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Take on F5</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on F5.
With 7 analyst ratings, F5 has a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target is $211.0, indicating a potential 1.2% downside.
<h3>Analyzing Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Juniper Networks, Ubiquiti and Ciena, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>The consensus among analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Juniper Networks, with an average 1-year price target of $40.0, indicating a potential 81.27% downside.</li>
<li>Ubiquiti received a Buy consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $172.0, implying a potential 19.46% downside.</li>
<li>Ciena is maintaining an Neutral status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $63.79, indicating a potential 70.13% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Summary of Peers Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Juniper Networks, Ubiquiti and Ciena, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>F5</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-1.02%</td>
<td>$559.07M</td>
<td>4.85%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Juniper Networks</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-16.82%</td>
<td>$688.50M</td>
<td>0.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ubiquiti</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>3.33%</td>
<td>$204.14M</td>
<td>171.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ciena</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-11.76%</td>
<td>$403.94M</td>
<td>0.49%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
F5 ranks in the middle among peers for revenue growth, with a slight decrease. It ranks at the top for gross profit, showing a strong performance. F5 also ranks at the top for return on equity, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds.
<h3>About F5</h3>
F5 is a market leader in the application delivery controller market. The company sells products for security, application performance, and automation. Its three customer verticals are enterprises, service providers, and government entities. Revenue is evenly split between its services business and products business with revenue trending toward products due to software adoption. The Seattle-based firm was incorporated in 1996, has about 6,500 employees, and generates about 55% its revenue within the Americas, 25% in EMEA, and 20% in APAC/Japan.
<h3>F5: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining F5's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.02% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: F5's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 20.72% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): F5's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.85% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): F5's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.67%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, F5 adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Uncovering Potential: F5's Earnings Preview

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) disclosed the launch of BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes, an AI-driven <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41508294/f5-to-supercharge-ai-application-delivery-for-service-providers-and-enterprises-with-nvidia-bluefi" rel="noreferrer noopener">application delivery and security solution</a>.
The solution enables service providers and large enterprises to centralize control, secure, and optimize data traffic within large-scale AI infrastructures.
The solution leverages NVIDIA Corporation BlueField-3 DPUs to boost data center traffic efficiency for large-scale AI deployments.
By integrating networking, traffic management, and security, it helps customers maximize resource utilization and optimize AI application performance, improving infrastructure efficiency and enabling faster, more responsive AI inference for an enhanced AI-driven customer experience.
The integration of F5 and NVIDIA technologies will enable mobile and fixed-line telco providers to transition smoothly to cloud-native (Kubernetes) infrastructure, meeting the demand for vendors to adapt to cloud-native network functions (CNFs).
Kunal Anand, Chief Technology and AI Officer at F5 said, &#8220;The synergy between F5&#8217;s robust application delivery and security services and NVIDIA&#8217;s full-stack accelerated computing creates a powerful ecosystem.&#8221;
&#8221;This integration provides customers with enhanced observability, granular control, and optimized performance for their AI workloads across the entire stack, from the hardware acceleration layer to the application interface.&#8221;&nbsp;
&#8220;Service providers and enterprises require accelerated computing to deliver high-performance AI applications securely and efficiently at cloud scale. NVIDIA is working with F5 to accelerate AI application delivery, better ensuring peak efficiency and seamless user experiences powered by BlueField-3 DPUs,&#8221; added Ash Bhalgat, Sr. Director of AI Networking and Security Partnerships at NVIDIA.
Price Action: FFIV shares are up 0.55% at $216.59 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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