F5 FFIV · USD
Information Technology · Communications Equipment · US listing · 🇺🇸 United States
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About F5
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
F5 is based in Seattle, Washington and is incorporated in Washington. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker FFIV. It is a member of the S&P 500. The SEC classifies its business as computer communications equipment. In the fiscal year to 30 September 2025, it reported revenue of $3.09bn and net income of $692.4m. At that date it held total assets of $6.32bn and shareholders' equity of $3.59bn. By business, Service [Member] brought in 51.1% of revenue, followed by Product [Member] at 48.9%.
F5 is a multicloud application delivery and security provider committed to bringing a better digital world to life. F5 partners with the world’s largest, most advanced organizations to optimize and secure every application and Application Programming Interface ("API") anywhere, including on-premises, in the cloud, and at the network edge. F5 enables businesses to continuously stay ahead of threats while delivering exceptional, secure digital experiences for their customers.
Our application delivery and security solutions are available in a range of deployment and consumption models. We sell packaged software in perpetual, subscription, and usage-based consumption models. We also sell our solutions in software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and managed services deployment models with subscription and usage-based consumption models. In addition, we sell high-performance systems, or hardware, as well as a broad range of global services including maintenance, consulting, training and other technical support services.
Our customers include large enterprise businesses, public sector institutions, governments, and service providers. We conduct our business globally and manage our business by geography. Our business is organized into three primary geographic regions: Americas; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA"); and the Asia Pacific region ("APAC").
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 25 Nov 2025. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Information Technology
- Industry
- Communications Equipment
- Listed since
- 3 Jun 1999
- Employees
- 6,578
- Website
- f5.com ↗
- Head office
- 801 5TH AVENUE, SEATTLE, WA, 98104
- Incorporated in
- WA
- Classification
- Computer Communications Equipment
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Alan HigginsonIndependent Chairman of the Board, since 1996$468,448
- Mr. Francois Locoh-DonouPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2017$23.0m
- Mr. Edward WernerChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President$3.7m
- Mr. Thomas FountainChief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President$8.2m
- Ms. Lyra SchrammExecutive Vice President and Chief People Officer
- Mr. Michael MontoyaExecutive Vice President and Chief Technology Operations Officer, since 2021$367,656
- Ms. Angelique OkekeExecutive Vice President, General Counsel
- Mr. Kunal AnandExecutive Vice President, Chief Product Officer
- Mr. Chad WhalenExecutive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer$6.5m
- Mr. John MaddisonChief Marketing Officer$5.3m
- Ms. Marianne BudnikIndependent Director$387,656
- Ms. Elizabeth BuseIndependent Director$392,656
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 75
- Environment
- 43
- Social
- 99
- Governance
- 82
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 872 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 10,445 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 122,110 t
- Women in the workforce
- 25.7%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Strong market presence: F5 Networks Inc is a well-known and established player in the networking industry, with a significant market share.
- Robust product portfolio: The company offers a wide range of networking products and solutions, catering to various customer needs and requirements.
- High-quality and reliable technology: F5 Networks Inc is known for its reliable and high-performance networking technology, which has earned it a positive reputation among its customers.
Weaknesses
- Dependence on key customers: F5 Networks Inc relies on a few major customers for a significant portion of its revenue, which exposes the company to potential risks if those customers reduce their business with F5 or switch to competitors.
- Limited geographic presence: The company's operations are primarily concentrated in certain regions, which may restrict its growth opportunities and leave it vulnerable to economic fluctuations in those areas.
- Higher pricing compared to competitors: F5 Networks Inc's products generally have a higher price point compared to some competitors, which could potentially limit market penetration and appeal to price-sensitive customers.
Opportunities
- Growing demand for cloud services: The increasing adoption of cloud computing presents an opportunity for F5 Networks Inc to expand its product offerings and provide networking solutions designed for cloud environments.
- Emerging technologies: The rise of technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G networks opens up new avenues for F5 Networks Inc to develop innovative products and capture market share in these emerging sectors.
- Expansion into new markets: The company can explore opportunities to enter untapped markets and geographies, diversifying its customer base and reducing dependency on a few key customers.
Threats
- Intense competition: The networking industry is highly competitive, with numerous established players as well as new entrants constantly introducing competing products and solutions.
- Rapid technological advancements: Rapid advancements in technology may require F5 Networks Inc to continuously invest in research and development to keep up with evolving customer demands and maintain its competitive edge.
- Economic uncertainties: Global economic conditions and fluctuations can impact customer spending patterns, potentially leading to reduced demand for networking products and solutions.
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