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F5 INC

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, and went public in 1999.

F5 Networks

F5 Inc

Wall Street rose modestly by midday Tuesday, as investors weighed the latest developments in trade negotiations and awaited a wave of key economic data and corporate earnings set for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45072497/us-trade-deficit-explodes-to-record-162-billion-in-march-as-import-frenzy-precedes-trumps-tariff-barrage">release later this week.</a>
President Donald Trump is <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-automakers-factories-relief-25a400c98e02c01c8c54502384e267e1">expected</a> to unveil a new executive order on auto tariffs later today. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent added that the administration is pursuing bilateral trade agreements with 17 major partners, excluding China.
The S&amp;P 500 climbed 0.4%, putting it on track for a sixth consecutive gain—its longest winning streak since November 2024.
In the bond market, U.S. Treasuries extended their rally, with yields falling for a sixth straight session. The yield on the 10-year benchmark dropped to 4.17%, marking a two-week low.
Gold prices slipped 0.6% to $3,325 per ounce, while WTI crude oil futures fell 2.4% to $60 per barrel, the lowest level in two weeks. Oil prices are under pressure from escalating global trade tensions and weaker U.S. economic data, and crude is now on track for a 15% decline in April—its steepest monthly drop since 2021.
Bitcoin traded little changed, around $95,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg</td>
<td>1-day %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,513.32</td>
<td>+285.73</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,548.89</td>
<td>+20.14</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,468.38</td>
<td>+41.09</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,969.38</td>
<td>+3.83</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:40 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.4% up to $552.91.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.7% to $404.9.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;edged 0.3% higher to $473.78.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $195.96.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Materials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) outperformed, up 0.8%; the&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 0.5%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks moving on earnings report included:
<ul>
<li>Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>): down 6.3%</li>
<li>Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>): up 0.9%</li>
<li>F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>): down 6.7%</li>
<li>Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>): down 1.0%</li>
<li>S&amp;P Global Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>): up 2.7%</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): up 5.0%</li>
<li>American Tower Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>): up 4.3%</li>
<li>Sherwin-Williams Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>): down 7.7%</li>
<li>Zebra Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBRA#NASDAQ">ZBRA</a>): up 6.1%</li>
<li>Ecolab, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>): up 2.2%</li>
<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): up 1.6%</li>
<li>Labcorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LH#NYSE">LH</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>): down 1.6%</li>
<li>United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>): down 0.5%</li>
<li>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>): down 0.7%</li>
<li>PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): up 1.9%</li>
<li>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): up 0.8%</li>
<li>Sysco Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>Xylem Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYL#NYSE">XYL</a>): up 1.5%</li>
<li>Incyte Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>): up 1.5%</li>
<li>Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Corning, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Paccar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCAR#NASDAQ">PCAR</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>A.O. Smith Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AOS#NYSE">AOS</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>): up 0.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): down 1.4%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>), Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>), Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), Extendicare Inc. (TSE: EXE), Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>), PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>), Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>), Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>), ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>), Regency Centers Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>), Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>), and Equity Residential (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>).
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Stocks Surge And Bond Yields Fall For 6th Day, Oil Prices Drop To $60: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg reiterates F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $290 price target.

News

Price Target

Reiteration

Analyst Ratings

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on F5, Maintains $290 Price Target

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 $262 to $269.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on F5, Raises Price Target to $269

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFIV/earnings">second quarter on Monday</a>.
The company posted quarterly earnings of $3.42 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.10 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $731.12 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $718.89 million.
&#8220;F5&#8217;s continuous innovation, technology leadership, and unique ability to address our customers&#8217; hybrid multicloud challenges were key drivers of our strong Q2 results,&#8221; said François Locoh-Donou, F5&#8217;s President and CEO. &#8220;Our second quarter revenue of $731 million reflects 7% growth year over year fueled by 12% product revenue growth including 27% systems revenue growth.&#8221;
F5 raised its FY2025 adjusted earnings guidance from $14.24-$14.51 to $14.44-$14.71 and also raised its FY2025 sales outlook from $2.98 billion-$3.01 billion to $3.00 billion-$3.03 billion.
F5 shares fell 1.8% to close at $265.07 on Monday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on F5 following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li>Barclays analyst Tim Long maintained F5 with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $296 to $274.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall maintained the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $269 to $280.</li>
<li>Needham analyst Ryan Koontz, meanwhile, assumed F5 with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $320.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying FFIV stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On F5 After Q2 Earnings

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 lowers the price target from $296 to $274.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on F5, Lowers Price Target to $274

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 $269 to $280.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on F5, Raises Price Target to $280

Needham analyst Ryan Koontz assumes F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $320.

Initiation

Needham Assumes F5 at Buy, Announces Price Target of $320

F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) raises FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $14.24-$14.51 to $14.44-$14.71 vs $14.38 analyst estimate. Raises FY2025 sales outlook from $2.98 billion-$3.01 billion to $3.00 billion-$3.03 billion vs $3.01 billion estimate.

Guidance

F5 Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $14.24-$14.51 to $14.44-$14.71 vs $14.38 Est; Raises FY2025 Sales Guidance from $2.98B-$3.01B to $3.00B-$3.03B vs $3.01B Est

F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) is looking for Q3 Adj EPS of $3.41-$3.53 vs $3.54 analyst estimate. sees sales of $740.000 million-$760.000 million vs $738.99 million analyst estimate.

F5 Sees Q3 Adj EPS $3.41-$3.53 vs $3.54 Est; Sees Sales $740.000M-$760.000M vs $738.99M Est

F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.42 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.10 by 10.32 percent. This is a 17.53 percent increase over earnings of $2.91 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $731.12 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $718.89 million by 1.70 percent. This is a 7.30 percent increase over sales of $681.35 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

F5 Q2 Adj. EPS $3.42 Beats $3.10 Estimate, Sales $731.12M Beat $718.89M Estimate

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>26.6K</td>
<td>67.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$202.1K</td>
<td>31.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LITE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>134</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$285.0K</td>
<td>18.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FFIV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>375</td>
<td>862</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>696</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>939</td>
<td>425</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$48.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>422</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 141 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 26638 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67505 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $356.0 per contract. There were 2637 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8321 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 42 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $807.0 per contract. There were 2887 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4837 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 746 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 63 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $202.1K, with a price of $271.0 per contract. There were 31639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LITE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 134 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1255 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 235 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $285.0K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 18736 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1018 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FFIV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 37 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $774.0 per contract. There were 375 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 862 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 53 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $1543.0 per contract. There were 1686 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 696 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 81 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 238 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 939 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 425 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 81 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 28 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.6K, with a price of $1736.0 per contract. There were 1257 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 422 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.27% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.29%. Currently, F5 has a market capitalization of $15.49 billion. 
Buying $100 In FFIV: If an investor had bought $100 of FFIV stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,197.31 today based on a price of $267.06 for FFIV at the time of writing.
<h3>F5's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning F5 Stock In The Last 20 Years

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) will release earnings results for the second quarter, after the closing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ffiv/earnings">bell on Monday, April 28</a>.
Analysts expect the Seattle, Washington-based company to report quarterly earnings at $3.11 per share, up from $2.91 per share in the year-ago period. F5 projects to report quarterly revenue at $719.68 million, compared to $681.35 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On March 17, F5 named Angelique Okeke as General Counsel.
F5 shares rose 0.7% to close at $270.03 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/FFIV/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $296 to $285 on April 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall maintained an Equal-Weight rating and slashed the price target from $310 to $269 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst James Fish maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $304 to $262 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Tal Liani maintained an Underperform rating and raised the price target from $180 to $260 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg maintained a Sector Perform rating rating and increased the price target from $260 to $310 on Jan. 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
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Considering buying FFIV stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Guardforce AI Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFAI#NASDAQ">GFAI</a>) is projected to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
• Bright Scholar Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEDU#NYSE">BEDU</a>) is expected to report earnings for its second quarter. 
• Kandi Technologies Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNDI#NASDAQ">KNDI</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• SuperCom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCB#NASDAQ">SPCB</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.46 per share on revenue of $6.48 million. 
• Provident Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROV#NASDAQ">PROV</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $9.86 million. 
• Toyo Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOYO#NASDAQ">TOYO</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
• InMode (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INMD#NASDAQ">INMD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $77.57 million. 
• BankUnited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKU#NYSE">BKU</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $263.57 million. 
• Alliance Res Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARLP#NASDAQ">ARLP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $556.31 million. 
• Roper Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROP#NASDAQ">ROP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.75 per share on revenue of $1.89 billion. 
• Revvity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVTY#NYSE">RVTY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.96 per share on revenue of $662.30 million. 
• Opera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRA#NASDAQ">OPRA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $132.48 million. 
• Silicom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SILC#NASDAQ">SILC</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.37 per share on revenue of $14.37 million. 
• Rithm Property Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPT#NYSE">RPT</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Fomento Economico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMX#NYSE">FMX</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.04 per share on revenue of $1.12 billion. 
• Perfect (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PERF#NYSE">PERF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $16.16 million. 
• Bank of Marin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRC#NASDAQ">BMRC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $27.99 million. 
• Cemex (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CX#NYSE">CX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $3.85 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Merchants Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBIN#NASDAQ">MBIN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.28 per share on revenue of $169.00 million. 
• Medifast (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MED#NYSE">MED</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.25 per share on revenue of $116.40 million. 
• SunCar Tech Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDA#NASDAQ">SDA</a>) is projected to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
• EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $306.17 million. 
• Beyond (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.63 per share on revenue of $288.13 million. 
• Sanmina (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANM#NASDAQ">SANM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.38 per share on revenue of $1.97 billion. 
• Firstsun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSUN#NASDAQ">FSUN</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• CVR Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVI#NYSE">CVI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.75 per share on revenue of $1.65 billion. 
• Leggett &amp; Platt (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEG#NYSE">LEG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $1.02 billion. 
• Welltower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.14 per share on revenue of $2.37 billion. 
• Harmonic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLIT#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $127.51 million. 
• Financial Institutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FISI#NASDAQ">FISI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.80 per share on revenue of $56.32 million. 
• Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.68 per share on revenue of $6.12 billion. 
• Brixmor Property Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRX#NYSE">BRX</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Crane (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CR#NYSE">CR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.30 per share on revenue of $546.93 million. 
• Ameris (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABCB#NYSE">ABCB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.14 per share on revenue of $276.83 million. 
• Rambus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMBS#NASDAQ">RMBS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $162.83 million. 
• PotlatchDeltic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCH#NASDAQ">PCH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $243.68 million. 
• Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CINF#NASDAQ">CINF</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.52 per share on revenue of $2.71 billion. 
• F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.22 per share on revenue of $703.63 million. 
• NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.60 per share on revenue of $2.83 billion. 
• Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.50 per share on revenue of $1.24 billion. 
• Gerdau (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGB#NYSE">GGB</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Alexandria Real Estate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.29 per share on revenue of $758.46 million. 
• Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $7.31 billion. 
• Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.28 per share on revenue of $1.41 billion. 
• SJW Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SJW#NASDAQ">SJW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $160.54 million. 
• Two Harbors Inv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWO#NYSE">TWO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $-28 million. 
• Five Star (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSBC#NASDAQ">FSBC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $34.94 million. 
• Seven Hills Realty Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEVN#NASDAQ">SEVN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $7.58 million. 
• Solaris Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEI#NYSE">SEI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $119.20 million. 
• SBA Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBAC#NASDAQ">SBAC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.32 per share on revenue of $661.98 million. 
• CVR Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAN#NYSE">UAN</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• CNO Finl Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNO#NYSE">CNO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.80 per share on revenue of $975.80 million. 
• UFP Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFPI#NASDAQ">UFPI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.57 per share on revenue of $1.61 billion. 
• Woodward (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.46 per share on revenue of $838.72 million. 
• Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSD#NYSE">SSD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.77 per share on revenue of $544.94 million. 
• Teradyne (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $680.54 million. 
• Transocean (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIG#NYSE">RIG</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.10 per share on revenue of $884.92 million. 
• Piedmont Office Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDM#NYSE">PDM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $141.29 million. 
• Kforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KFRC#NYSE">KFRC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.47 per share on revenue of $334.61 million. 
• Universal Health Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $4.38 per share on revenue of $4.16 billion. 
• COPT Defense Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDP#NYSE">CDP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $185.78 million. 
• Crown Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.23 per share on revenue of $2.82 billion. 
• Noble Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NE#NYSE">NE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $863.31 million. 
• Amkor Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $1.28 billion. 
• NOV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOV#NYSE">NOV</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $2.10 billion. 
• Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWBI#NASDAQ">NWBI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $142.16 million. 
• RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBB#NASDAQ">RBB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $28.98 million. 
• Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBRT#NYSE">FBRT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $53.04 million. 
• Netstreit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTST#NYSE">NTST</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $44.21 million. 
• Enterprise Finl Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFSC#NASDAQ">EFSC</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Alerus Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALRS#NASDAQ">ALRS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $66.19 million. 
• Ultra Clean Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCTT#NASDAQ">UCTT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $561.40 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For April 28, 2025

F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2025-04-28. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that F5 will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.22.
The market awaits F5's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.48, leading to a 11.4% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at F5's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>3.36</td>
<td>3.45</td>
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<td>3.84</td>
<td>3.67</td>
<td>3.36</td>
<td>2.91</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>11.0%</td>
<td>10.0%</td>
<td>13.0%</td>
<td>-9.0%</td>
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<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of F5 were trading at $268.16 as of April 24. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 45.99%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on F5</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding F5.
Analysts have provided F5 with 10 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $295.1, suggesting a potential 10.05% upside.
<h3>Understanding Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Ubiquiti, Juniper Networks and Ciena, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Ubiquiti, with an average 1-year price target of $367.33, suggesting a potential 36.98% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Juniper Networks, with an average 1-year price target of $39.5, suggesting a potential 85.27% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Ciena, with an average 1-year price target of $80.55, suggesting a potential 69.96% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Ubiquiti, Juniper Networks and Ciena, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
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<td>F5</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>10.67%</td>
<td>$625.98M</td>
<td>5.23%</td>
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<td>Ubiquiti</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>29.02%</td>
<td>$247.23M</td>
<td>57.17%</td>
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<td>Juniper Networks</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>2.88%</td>
<td>$838.70M</td>
<td>3.44%</td>
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<td>Ciena</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>3.33%</td>
<td>$471.82M</td>
<td>1.59%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
F5 ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers, with the lowest percentage. In terms of Gross Profit, F5 is at the top with the highest amount. For Return on Equity, F5 is at the bottom with the lowest percentage. Overall, F5's performance is mixed compared to its peers.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind 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, and went public in 1999.
<h3>F5: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: F5 displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 10.67%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 21.72%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): F5's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.23%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): F5's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.89%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: F5's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.08.
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Analysts' ratings for F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 10 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $295.1, a high estimate of $360.00, and a low estimate of $260.00. Observing a 11.53% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $264.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744920049_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</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.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Samik Chatterjee &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $285.00&#x7C;$296.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Meta Marshall &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $269.00&#x7C;$310.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Fish &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $262.00&#x7C;$304.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tal Liani &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Underperform &#x7C; $260.00&#x7C;$180.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Hedberg &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $310.00&#x7C;$260.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Ng &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $295.00&#x7C;$257.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Fish &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $304.00&#x7C;$246.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matt Dezort &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $360.00&#x7C;$285.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Meta Marshall &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $310.00&#x7C;$262.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tim Long &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $296.00&#x7C;$246.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to F5. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of F5 compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of F5's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into F5's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFIV/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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, and went public in 1999.
<h3>F5: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining F5's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 10.67% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: F5's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 21.72%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): F5's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 5.23%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): F5's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.89%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, F5 adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Analyst Expectations For F5's Future

F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.95%. Currently, F5 has a market capitalization of $15.11 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FFIV: If an investor had bought $1000 of FFIV stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $11,195.39 today based on a price of $260.45 for FFIV at the time of writing.
<h3>F5's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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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 lowers the price target from $296 to $285.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on F5, Lowers Price Target to $285

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