F5 INC Stock Price, News & Analysis

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) reported an 11% revenue growth in Q2 FY2023, achieving $703 million compared to $634 million in Q2 FY2022. Strong systems shipments and services performance drove this growth, despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties affecting customer spending. GAAP net income reached $81 million ($1.34 per diluted share), up from $56 million ($0.92 per diluted share) year-over-year. Non-GAAP net income also increased to $154 million ($2.53 per diluted share), compared to $131 million ($2.13 per diluted share) in the previous year. Looking ahead, F5 anticipates low-to-mid single-digit revenue growth for FY2023, with Q3 revenues expected between $690 million and $710 million. The company plans to repurchase $250 million worth of shares and is reducing its workforce by approximately 620 employees to save about $130 million annually.

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is set to announce its Q2 fiscal year 2023 financial results on April 19, 2023, after the market closes. Following the announcement, the company will host a live webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results with investors and analysts. A recorded version of the webcast will be available on its website. Interested parties can also access the audio-only version by phone. The company specializes in multi-cloud application services and security, aiming to enhance digital experiences while safeguarding against threats.

F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) has introduced new security features aimed at enhancing application and API protection across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments. Key enhancements include advanced machine learning for API endpoint discovery, anomaly detection, and telemetry. These improvements aim to reduce false positives and accelerate service deployment. According to F5’s 2023 report, 85% of organizations use distributed applications, revealing the need for comprehensive security solutions. The new offerings will be integrated into F5's Distributed Cloud Services and are expected to address a rapidly expanding attack surface, providing organizations with a unified security approach.

F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) has announced new multi-cloud networking capabilities as part of its F5 Distributed Cloud Services. This service aims to enhance application and security services across various cloud environments. According to the 2023 State of Application Strategy Report, 85% of organizations manage distributed application deployments, creating operational challenges. F5's new offerings, Distributed Cloud App Connect and Distributed Cloud Network Connect, provide integrated solutions for app networking and security, reducing complexity and improving visibility across multi-cloud environments.

F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) announces a strategic partnership with Visa to improve security and reduce login friction in digital commerce. This collaboration allows merchants to implement F5 Distributed Cloud Authentication Intelligence, utilizing AI and behavioral analytics to recognize returning customers securely. The integration enhances customer experience and minimizes cart abandonment, previously noted at a 48% decrease for one merchant. Additionally, the partnership incorporates F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense for comprehensive fraud protection, marking a significant advancement in secure online shopping.

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) will participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference with a live webcast scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET on March 8, 2023. Interested participants can access this presentation via the Investor Relations section of f5.com. An archived version will also be available on the company's Investor Relations page afterwards. F5 focuses on securing and optimizing applications and APIs across multi-cloud environments, enhancing the digital experience for its clients. For further updates, follow F5 on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) announces the general availability of F5 NGINXaaS for Azure, developed with Microsoft, facilitating secure, high-performance application deployment in the cloud.

This solution offers features including end-to-end security, advanced traffic management, and simplified migration for application developers. Released in May 2022, the generally available version adds capabilities like content caching, rate limiting, and enhanced regional availability. It operates on a flexible consumption model, allowing customers to manage costs effectively.

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) reported a 2% revenue increase to $700 million for Q1 FY 2023. Despite a 1% decline in product revenue, global services revenue rose by 5%. GAAP net income was $72 million ($1.20 per share), down from $94 million ($1.51 per share) in Q1 FY 2022. Non-GAAP net income also decreased to $149 million ($2.47 per share) from $179 million ($2.89 per share). F5 projects 9% to 11% revenue growth for FY 2023 and anticipates Q2 revenue between $690 million and $710 million with non-GAAP earnings of $2.36 to $2.48 per share. F5 also announced plans to acquire Lilac Cloud, Inc. to enhance its service offerings.