F5 (FFIV) official guidance
F5 (FFIV) official earnings guidance and management outlook. Each figure management stated is shown with its revisions and the source quote.
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2 metrics1 new1 maintainedearnings call · 2d
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTC19% – 21%new
We expect our FY 2027 non-GAAP effective tax rate will be in a range of 19%-21%.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTC$18 – $18.3maintained
Finally, we expect FY 2027 non-GAAP EPS in a range of $18-$18.30.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 20:10:16 UTC$18 – $18.3new
The Company expects fiscal year 2027 non-GAAP earnings per share in a range of $18.00 to $18.30.
FFIV · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 20:09:27 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.Q1 FY2027 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 2d
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTC$4.25 – $4.37maintained
We anticipate Q1 non-GAAP EPS in a range of $4.25-$4.37 per share.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 20:10:16 UTC$4.25 – $4.37new
For the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, F5 is guiding to revenue in the range of $875 million to $895 million, with non-GAAP earnings in the range of $4.25 to $4.37 per diluted share.
FFIV · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 20:09:27 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.FY2027 · ends 2027-09-30
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2d
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTC80.5% – 82.5%new
On gross margin, we expect FY 2027 non-GAAP gross margin in a range of 80.5%-82.5%, reflecting the higher component costs we've discussed previously.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.Q1 FY2027 · ends 2026-12-31
2 metrics2 newearnings call · 2d
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTC81.5% – 82.5%new
We expect Q1 non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 81.5%-82.5%.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTC$420M – $432Mnew
We estimate Q1 non-GAAP operating expenses of $420 million-$432 million.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.FY2027 · ends 2027-09-30
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2d
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTC33% – 35%new
We expect non-GAAP operating margin in a range of 33%-35%.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.Q1 FY2027 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 2d
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTC$875M – $895Mmaintained6.4% – 8.8% vs Q1 FY2026
We expect Q1 revenue in a range of $875 million-$895 million.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 20:10:16 UTC$875M – $895Mnew6.4% – 8.8% vs Q1 FY2026
For the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, F5 is guiding to revenue in the range of $875 million to $895 million, with non-GAAP earnings in the range of $4.25 to $4.37 per diluted share.
FFIV · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 20:09:27 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.FY2027 · ends 2027-09-30
5 metrics3 new2 maintainedearnings call · 2d
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTCdouble-digit product revenue growthnew10% – 19% vs FY2026
We expect to deliver a third consecutive year of double-digit product revenue growth in FY 2027, providing a solid foundation to our outlook.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTClow to mid-single digit growthnew1% – 6% vs FY2026
Finally, for services, we continue to expect low to mid-single digit growth for FY 2027.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTCsolid double-digit software growthmaintained10% – 19% vs FY2026
Putting each of these factors together, we expect to deliver solid double-digit software growth for the year.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTCsolid double-digit growth outlooknew10% – 19% vs FY2026
It all adds up to what we think is a pretty compelling growth opportunity, getting back to a solid double-digit growth outlook for next year.
FFIV · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-28 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTCupper single-digit systems growthnew7% – 9% vs FY2026
Taken together, these dynamics support our expectation of upper single-digit systems growth for the full year, an improvement over our mid to upper single-digit growth target outlined at our May investor event.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTC8% – 9%maintained8% – 9% vs FY2026
That positioning, combined with the strength of our pipeline as we exit FY 2026, supports our FY 2027 revenue growth outlook of 8%-9%.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-27 20:10:16 UTC8% – 9%raised +6.3%8% – 9% vs FY2026
F5 updated its outlook for its fiscal year 2027, guiding for revenue growth of 8% to 9%.
FFIV · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 20:09:27 UTCOpen source
2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTCupper single digits growthnew7% – 9% vs FY2026
On the revenue expectations for next year, as you know, we've given guidance of upper single digits growth for 2027 and actually beyond at our Investor Day about a month ago.
FFIV · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-28 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.Q1 FY2027 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2d
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTC$70M – $72Mnew
We expect Q1 share-based compensation expense of approximately $70 million-$72 million.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.FY2027 · ends 2027-09-30
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2d
2026-10-27 21:51:47 UTCat least 50%new
Consistent with our practice over the last several years, we expect full-year share repurchases in FY 2027 to represent at least 50% of our annual free cash flow.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2026
2026-10-27 21:51:00 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.FY2026 · ends 2026-09-30
2 metrics1 lowered1 maintainedearnings call · 2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTC
2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTC18% – 19%lowered -9.8%
We expect our FY 2026 non-GAAP effective tax rate will be in a range of 18% to 19%, reflecting the impact of the tax rate benefit realized in Q3.
FFIV · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-28 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:00:57 UTC20% – 21%lowered -4.7%
We now expect our FY 2026 non-GAAP effective tax rate will be in a range of 20%-21%.
FFIV · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-28 05:01:16 UTC21% – 22%maintained
We continue to expect our FY 2026 non-GAAP effective tax rate will be in a range of 21%-22%, and we expect FY 2026 non-GAAP EPS in a range of $15.65-$16.05, up from the prior range of $14.50-$15.50.
FFIV · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-28 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2025-10-28 04:01:06 UTC21% – 22%new
We expect our FY 2026 non-GAAP effective tax rate will be in a range of 21%-22%, and we expect FY 2026 EPS in a range of $14.50-$15.50.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2025-10-28 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTC$17.21 – $17.33maintained
We expect FY 2026 non-GAAP EPS in a range of $17.21 to $17.33, up from the prior range of $16.25 to $16.55.
FFIV · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-28 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-27 20:07:35 UTC$17.21 – $17.33raised +5.3%
F5 expects non-GAAP earnings per share in a range of $17.21 to $17.33, up from $16.25 to $16.55 previously.
FFIV · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-27 20:06:52 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:00:57 UTC$16.25 – $16.55maintained
We now expect FY 2026 non-GAAP EPS in a range of $16.25-$16.55, up from the prior range of $15.65-$16.05.
FFIV · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-28 20:13:59 UTC$16.25 – $16.55raised +3.5%
F5 expects non-GAAP earnings per share in a range of $16.25 to $16.55, up from $15.65 to $16.05 previously.
FFIV · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-28 20:13:25 UTCOpen source
2026-01-28 05:01:16 UTC$15.65 – $16.05maintained
We continue to expect our FY 2026 non-GAAP effective tax rate will be in a range of 21%-22%, and we expect FY 2026 non-GAAP EPS in a range of $15.65-$16.05, up from the prior range of $14.50-$15.50.
FFIV · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-28 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-27 21:12:52 UTC$15.65 – $16.05raised +5.7%
Finally, F5 expects non-GAAP earnings per share in a range of $15.65 to $16.05, up from $14.50 to $15.50 previously.
FFIV · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-27 21:12:08 UTCOpen source
2025-10-28 04:01:06 UTC$14.5 – $15.5maintained
We expect our FY 2026 non-GAAP effective tax rate will be in a range of 21%-22%, and we expect FY 2026 EPS in a range of $14.50-$15.50.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2025-10-28 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2025-10-27 20:17:48 UTC$14.5 – $15.5new
The Company is guiding to FY26 non-GAAP earnings per share in a range of $14.50 to $15.50.
FFIV · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2025-10-27 20:17:09 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-09-30
1 metric1 maintainedearnings call · 2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTC
2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTC$4.14 – $4.26maintained
We anticipate Q4 non-GAAP EPS in a range of $4.14 to $4.26 per share.
FFIV · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-28 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-27 20:07:35 UTC$4.14 – $4.26new
For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, F5 is guiding to revenue in the range of $870 million to $890 million, with non-GAAP earnings in the range of $4.14 to $4.26 per diluted share.
FFIV · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-27 20:06:52 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.FY2026 · ends 2026-09-30
1 metric1 raisedearnings call · 2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTC
2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTC83.5% – 84%raised +0.9%
We expect FY 2026 non-GAAP gross margin in a range of 83.5% to 84%.
FFIV · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-28 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-04-29 04:00:57 UTC82.5% – 83.5%maintained
We expect FY 2026 non-GAAP gross margin in a range of 82.5%-83.5%.
FFIV · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-04-29 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-01-28 05:01:16 UTC82.5% – 83.5%lowered -0.3%
We estimate FY 2026 gross margin in a range of 82.5%-83.5%.
FFIV · transcript · Q1 FY2026
2026-01-28 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2025-10-28 04:01:06 UTC83% – 83.5%new
With that context, we estimate FY 2026 gross margin in a range of 83%-83.5%.
FFIV · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2025-10-28 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
FFIVF5, INC.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-09-30
1 metric1 newearnings call · 2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTC
2026-07-28 04:01:14 UTC83% – 84%new
We now expect Q4 non-GAAP gross margin in the range of 83% to 84%, an improvement from our prior view.
FFIV · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-07-28 04:00:00 UTCOpen source