• Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $166.13
  • Forecasted Upside: 12.10%
  • Number of Analysts: 16
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 10 Hold Ratings
  • 6 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$148.20
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Analyst Price Target for FFIV

Analyst Price Target is $166.13
▲ +12.10% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 16 analysts offering 12 month price targets for F5 in the last 3 months. The average price target is $166.13, with a high forecast of $208.00 and a low forecast of $140.00. The average price target represents a 12.10% upside from the last price of $148.20.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 16 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in F5. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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12/4/2021
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3/4/2022
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6/2/2022
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8/31/2022
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11/29/2022
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2/27/2023
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4/28/2023
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Latest Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/20/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$175.00 ➝ $165.00Low
4/20/2023TD CowenLower TargetOutperform$177.00 ➝ $170.00Low
4/20/2023Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy$175.00Low
4/20/2023KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$182.00 ➝ $179.00Low
4/20/2023Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$155.00 ➝ $146.00Low
4/20/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$166.00 ➝ $155.00Low
4/20/2023Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$156.00 ➝ $143.00Low
4/20/2023BarclaysDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$166.00 ➝ $140.00Low
3/6/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutralLow
1/25/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$190.00 ➝ $175.00Low
1/25/2023Royal Bank of CanadaLower Target$160.00 ➝ $155.00Low
1/25/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$173.00 ➝ $166.00Low
1/25/2023Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $175.00Low
1/25/2023CowenLower TargetOutperform$187.00 ➝ $177.00Low
1/25/2023KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$190.00 ➝ $182.00Low
1/25/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$180.00 ➝ $166.00Low
1/23/2023GuggenheimInitiated CoverageNeutralLow
1/18/2023Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy$211.00 ➝ $169.00Low
1/17/2023Piper SandlerLower Target$164.00 ➝ $159.00Low
12/20/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$190.00 ➝ $170.00Low
12/13/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$170.00 ➝ $190.00Low
10/26/2022Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy$303.00 ➝ $200.00Low
10/26/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$169.00 ➝ $173.00Low
10/26/2022Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$175.00 ➝ $160.00Low
10/26/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$173.00 ➝ $164.00Low
10/26/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$205.00 ➝ $180.00Low
10/20/2022Evercore ISILower Target$155.00Low
10/11/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$205.00 ➝ $170.00Low
7/26/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$167.00 ➝ $171.00Low
7/26/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$212.00 ➝ $208.00Low
7/26/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$216.00 ➝ $205.00Low
7/20/2022Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$215.00 ➝ $170.00Low
7/14/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $170.00Low
7/14/2022Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$225.00 ➝ $167.00Low
7/14/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$178.00N/A
7/13/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$235.00 ➝ $205.00Low
7/13/2022Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$197.00 ➝ $173.00N/A
4/28/2022BarclaysLower Target$232.00 ➝ $216.00High
4/27/2022Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $220.00High
4/27/2022Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $240.00High
4/27/2022Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$210.00 ➝ $200.00High
4/27/2022Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy$273.00 ➝ $238.00High
4/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $225.00High
4/27/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$227.00 ➝ $197.00High
4/22/2022Evercore ISIReiterated RatingBuy$255.00Medium
4/12/2022Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$280.00 ➝ $250.00Medium
2/14/2022Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageBuy$273.00Low
1/26/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$278.00 ➝ $270.00High
1/26/2022Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $255.00High
1/26/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$234.00 ➝ $232.00High
1/26/2022Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$285.00 ➝ $265.00High
1/26/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$215.00 ➝ $210.00High
1/26/2022Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$220.00 ➝ $210.00High
1/25/2022William BlairReiterated RatingMarket PerformLow
1/20/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$245.00 ➝ $275.00High
1/18/2022KeyCorpInitiated CoverageOverweight$307.00Medium
1/9/2022Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$240.00 ➝ $275.00Medium
12/28/2021Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $303.00Low
12/15/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$220.00 ➝ $280.00Medium
10/27/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$238.00 ➝ $278.00High
7/27/2021MKM PartnersReiterated RatingBuy$229.00 ➝ $204.10Low
7/27/2021Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$210.00 ➝ $285.00High
7/27/2021Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperform$235.00 ➝ $206.39High
7/27/2021Colliers SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy$245.00High
7/27/2021CowenReiterated RatingOutperform$252.00 ➝ $206.39High
7/27/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$233.00 ➝ $234.00High
7/27/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$200.00 ➝ $215.00High
7/27/2021Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight$223.00 ➝ $192.62High
7/16/2021Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageBuy$255.00Medium
6/10/2021Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$203.00 ➝ $235.00High
6/1/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$191.00 ➝ $165.00High
4/28/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$207.00 ➝ $203.00High
4/28/2021Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $255.00High
4/14/2021Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$207.00Medium
4/8/2021Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$207.00High
3/2/2021Piper SandlerBoost Target$216.00 ➝ $223.00Low
1/27/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetPositive ➝ Sector Perform$182.00 ➝ $200.00High
1/27/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$205.00 ➝ $220.00High
1/27/2021Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$235.00 ➝ $245.00High
1/27/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$205.00 ➝ $216.00High
1/25/2021CowenBoost TargetPositive ➝ Outperform$223.00 ➝ $255.00Medium
1/14/2021BarclaysBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Overweight$212.00 ➝ $235.00Medium
1/8/2021Smith Barney CitigroupBoost Target$165.00 ➝ $190.00High
1/8/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$205.00 ➝ $207.00High
1/8/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$199.00 ➝ $233.00High
1/8/2021Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$210.00 ➝ $235.00Medium
1/8/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$188.00 ➝ $212.00High
1/8/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Sector Perform$154.00 ➝ $182.00High
1/8/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$177.00 ➝ $205.00High
12/15/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$175.00 ➝ $205.00Medium
11/25/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$124.00 ➝ $180.00Low
11/23/2020Colliers SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $190.00Low
11/19/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$185.00 ➝ $205.00High
11/19/2020Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$180.00 ➝ $210.00High
11/16/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$144.00 ➝ $192.00Low
11/10/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$170.00 ➝ $177.00High
10/23/2020MKM PartnersUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $170.00Medium
10/22/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$183.00 ➝ $184.00Low
9/18/2020MKM PartnersLower Target$160.00 ➝ $140.00Medium
7/28/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingHold$151.00Low
7/28/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$170.00 ➝ $183.00High
7/28/2020Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$170.00 ➝ $180.00High
7/27/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$135.00 ➝ $154.00Medium
7/24/2020Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform$190.00Low
7/20/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$151.00 ➝ $170.00Medium
7/15/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingBuy$151.00Low
7/15/2020Colliers SecuritiesUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$170.00Low
7/9/2020Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$175.00High
4/29/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$112.00 ➝ $140.00High
4/28/2020MKM PartnersBoost Target$144.00 ➝ $152.00High
4/28/2020NomuraBoost TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $165.00High
4/28/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$115.00 ➝ $135.00High
4/28/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$115.00 ➝ $135.00High
4/28/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$102.00 ➝ $151.00High
4/28/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$138.00 ➝ $145.00High
4/28/2020Nomura InstinetBoost TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $165.00High
4/28/2020Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $170.00High
4/28/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$156.00 ➝ $151.00High
4/28/2020BarclaysBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$144.00 ➝ $165.00High
4/9/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$160.00 ➝ $156.00High
4/6/2020Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy$160.00 ➝ $140.00High
3/27/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingBuy$141.00Medium
3/23/2020Nomura SecuritiesLower TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $145.00Medium
3/19/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$135.00 ➝ $115.00High
3/18/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$115.00Low
3/4/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $165.00High
2/10/2020Needham & Company LLCUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$160.00High
1/28/2020William BlairReiterated RatingMarket PerformLow
1/28/2020MKM PartnersLower TargetNeutral$144.00Low
1/28/2020Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingSell$140.00 ➝ $136.00High
1/28/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$163.00 ➝ $160.00High
1/28/2020Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$157.00 ➝ $147.00High
1/28/2020Nomura SecuritiesLower TargetBuy$180.00 ➝ $175.00High
1/28/2020Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingHoldHigh
12/20/2019Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageHold$150.00N/A
12/20/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingSell$117.00Low
12/20/2019CowenLower TargetOutperform$185.00 ➝ $169.00High
12/20/2019Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$192.00 ➝ $163.00High
12/5/2019Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Underperform$185.00 ➝ $140.00High
11/24/2019Evercore ISIReiterated RatingHold$150.00Medium
10/24/2019BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$160.00 ➝ $170.00High
10/21/2019Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingHoldLow
9/11/2019Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageInline$140.00Low
9/10/2019Craig HallumInitiated CoverageBuy$168.00Low
9/9/2019Piper Jaffray CompaniesUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$161.00 ➝ $166.00Low
8/8/2019Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$130.00Medium
8/7/2019BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight ➝ Overweight$130.00 ➝ $160.00Medium
7/25/2019Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$188.00 ➝ $191.00Medium
7/18/2019Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$211.00 ➝ $188.00Low
7/8/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$165.00 ➝ $120.00Medium
4/1/2019Nomura SecuritiesUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$155.00 ➝ $180.00High
3/29/2019Piper Jaffray CompaniesUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$157.00 ➝ $163.00High
3/13/2019DA DavidsonLower TargetNeutral$170.00Low
3/12/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetSell$115.00 ➝ $110.00High
3/12/2019William BlairReiterated RatingMarket PerformHigh
3/12/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $183.00High
1/24/2019MKM PartnersLower TargetNeutral$175.00Low
1/24/2019Nomura SecuritiesLower TargetNeutral$155.00Low
1/24/2019Piper Jaffray CompaniesReiterated RatingUnderweight$157.00Medium
1/17/2019William BlairDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$161.86High
1/16/2019Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingBuy$218.00High
12/20/2018Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingBuy$218.00Medium
10/26/2018CowenBoost TargetOutperform$186.00 ➝ $196.00Low
10/26/2018MKM PartnersBoost TargetNeutral$190.00Low
10/25/2018Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$216.00 ➝ $218.00Low
10/25/2018BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$188.00 ➝ $195.00Low
10/12/2018Standpoint ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
10/1/2018Piper Jaffray CompaniesDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$168.00 ➝ $180.00High
9/5/2018Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$188.00 ➝ $216.00Medium
7/26/2018Piper Jaffray CompaniesReiterated RatingHold$168.00Medium
7/26/2018MKM PartnersBoost TargetNeutral$178.00Medium
7/26/2018BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingBuy$188.00High
7/19/2018Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$130.00High
7/18/2018Credit Suisse GroupSet TargetBuy$188.00Medium
7/11/2018Credit Suisse GroupSet TargetBuy$188.00Low
7/5/2018JPMorgan Chase & Co.Set TargetBuy$211.00Medium
6/29/2018Credit Suisse GroupSet TargetBuy$188.00Low
6/18/2018CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$170.00 ➝ $190.00Low
6/18/2018Standpoint ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$160.00Low
6/11/2018Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $200.00Low
(Data available from 5/28/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.84 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

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10/30/2022
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11/29/2022
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12/29/2022
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3/29/2023
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5/28/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 16 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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F5 logo
F5, Inc. engages development and provision of software defined application services. It offers the development, marketing and sale of application delivery networking products that optimize the security, performance, and availability of network applications, servers, and storage systems. The company was founded on February 26, 1996, and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.
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Today's Range

Now: $148.20
Low: $145.04
High: $148.95

50 Day Range

MA: $140.00
Low: $130.29
High: $148.20

52 Week Range

Now: $148.20
Low: $127.05
High: $174.38

Volume

520,459 shs

Average Volume

538,967 shs

Market Capitalization

$8.97 billion

P/E Ratio

27.44

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.09

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of F5?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on F5 in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Citigroup Inc., Cowen Inc, Cowen Inc., Credit Suisse Group AG, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, StockNews.com, TD Cowen, and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc..
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What is the current price target for F5?

15 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for F5 in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $166.13, suggesting a possible upside of 12.1%. Cowen Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting FFIV will reach $208.00 in the next twelve months. Barclays PLC has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $140.00 for F5 in the next year.
View the latest price targets for FFIV.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for F5?

F5 currently has 10 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in FFIV, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact F5's investor relations team?

F5's physical mailing address is 801 5TH AVENUE, SEATTLE WA, 98104. The network technology company's listed phone number is (206) 272-5555 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for F5 is www.f5.com. Learn More about contacing F5 investor relations.