About F5, Inc.
F5, Inc. (FFIV) has been publicly traded since 1999, making it a 27-year-old public company. It operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry within the Technology sector. The company is headquartered in Seattle, United States and employs approximately 6,512 people. With a market capitalization of $16 billion, FFIV is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $289.31
- Market Cap
- $16.44B
- 52-Week High
- $346.00
- 52-Week Low
- $223.76
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +13.34% | $255.26 | $289.31 |
| 2025 | +1.51% | $251.47 | $255.26 |
| 2024 | +40.50% | $178.98 | $251.47 |
| 2023 | +24.72% | $143.51 | $178.98 |
| 2022 | -41.36% | $244.71 | $143.51 |
| 2021 | +39.09% | $175.94 | $244.71 |
| 2020 | +25.99% | $139.65 | $175.94 |
| 2019 | -13.81% | $162.03 | $139.65 |
| 2018 | +23.48% | $131.22 | $162.03 |
| 2017 | -9.33% | $144.72 | $131.22 |
| 2016 | +49.26% | $96.96 | $144.72 |
| 2015 | -25.68% | $130.47 | $96.96 |
| 2014 | +43.59% | $90.86 | $130.47 |
| 2013 | -6.47% | $97.15 | $90.86 |
| 2012 | -8.45% | $106.12 | $97.15 |
| 2011 | -18.47% | $130.16 | $106.12 |
| 2010 | +145.72% | $52.97 | $130.16 |
| 2009 | +131.71% | $22.86 | $52.97 |
| 2008 | -19.85% | $28.52 | $22.86 |
| 2007 | -23.14% | $37.10 | $28.52 |
| 2006 | +29.76% | $28.59 | $37.10 |
| 2005 | +17.39% | $24.36 | $28.59 |
| 2004 | +94.10% | $12.55 | $24.36 |
| 2003 | +133.71% | $5.37 | $12.55 |
| 2002 | -50.14% | $10.77 | $5.37 |
| 2001 | +126.74% | $4.75 | $10.77 |
| 2000 | -91.67% | $57.00 | $4.75 |
Valuation
FFIV currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 23.9, which is considered moderate relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 17.2 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 4.7. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.2.
Dividends
F5, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend, choosing to reinvest earnings back into the business for growth.
Risk & Volatility
FFIV has a beta of 0.99, indicating it is similarly volatile to the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $223.76 to $346.00, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 10 analyst opinions, FFIV has a consensus "none" rating. The average price target of $310.30 suggests 7.3% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does F5, Inc. do? ▼
F5, Inc. is a Software - Infrastructure company operating in the Technology sector. The company is headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What sector is FFIV in? ▼
FFIV operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Infrastructure industry.
When did FFIV go public? ▼
F5, Inc. went public in 1999, making it a 27-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in FFIV 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in FFIV five years ago would be worth approximately $1,499 today, representing a 50.0% return.
Does FFIV pay dividends? ▼
No, F5, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend. The company reinvests its earnings into growth.
What is FFIV's market cap? ▼
F5, Inc. has a market capitalization of $16 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is FFIV's P/E ratio? ▼
FFIV has a trailing P/E ratio of 23.9 and a forward P/E of 17.2, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is FFIV a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 10 opinions, FFIV has a consensus "none" rating. The average price target is $310.3.
Last updated: 3/14/2026