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$455.42Today:- (-)1Y +49.10%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Market cap
$26.21B
P/E (TTM)
36.08
Forward P/E
32.92
Dividend yield
-
52-week range
$223.76$483.30
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
561.80K

F5, Inc. (FFIV) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for F5, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 10 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 10 unique analysts
(14 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence3.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$430.43
−5.49% downside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest FFIV Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Matthew Hedberg
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$508.00 → $525.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Jason Ader
William Blair
HoldMaintains
-
James Fish
Piper Sandler
BuyReiterates
$423.00 → $461.00
Michael Ng
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$385.00 → $400.00
Tim Long
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$386.00 → $397.00
Tal Liani
BofA Securities
SellReiterates
$300.00
Joseph Cardoso
JP Morgan
BuyReiterates
$500.00 → $515.00
Jeffrey Hopson CFA
Needham
HoldMaintains
-
Matthew Hedberg
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$490.00 → $508.00
Meta Marshall
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$380.00 → $415.00
Michael Ng
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$385.00 → $400.00
Matthew Hedberg
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$490.00 → $508.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for FFIV?

The analyst consensus rating for FFIV is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 10 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for FFIV?

The average 12-month price target for FFIV is $430.43, representing a downside of 5.5% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $455.42.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.