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Raised guidance: F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) posts 11% Q2 growth and boosts FY 2026 EPS view

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F5, Inc. reported strong second quarter fiscal 2026 results with revenue of $812 million, up 11% from $731 million a year earlier, led by 22% product revenue growth. Systems revenue rose 26% and software revenue grew 17%, while services revenue increased 2%.

GAAP net income was $148 million, or $2.58 per diluted share, compared with $146 million, or $2.48, a year ago. Non-GAAP net income reached $223 million, or $3.90 per diluted share, up from $201 million, or $3.42.

The company raised its fiscal 2026 outlook, now guiding for full‑year revenue growth of 7% to 8% and non-GAAP EPS of $16.25 to $16.55. For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, F5 expects revenue of $820 million to $840 million and non-GAAP EPS of $3.91 to $4.03.

Positive

  • Raised full-year outlook: Fiscal 2026 revenue growth guidance increased to 7%–8% (from 5%–6%) and non-GAAP EPS to $16.25–$16.55 (from $15.65–$16.05), indicating higher expected performance.
  • Strong Q2 execution: Revenue grew 11% year over year to $812 million with 22% product growth, non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 33.8%, and non-GAAP EPS rose to $3.90 from $3.42.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

F5 delivered double‑digit growth and raised full‑year guidance, signaling robust demand and expanding margins.

F5 posted Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue of $812M, up 11% year over year, driven by 22% product growth and strong systems and software demand. GAAP operating margin improved slightly to 22.1%, while non‑GAAP operating margin expanded to 33.8%, indicating effective cost control.

Non‑GAAP EPS rose to $3.90 from $3.42, and GAAP EPS increased to $2.58. The business generated net cash from operating activities of $525.1M for the first six months of fiscal 2026, underscoring solid cash conversion and balance sheet strength with cash and cash equivalents of $1.44B as of March 31, 2026.

Management raised full‑year fiscal 2026 guidance to revenue growth of 7%–8% and non‑GAAP EPS of $16.25–$16.55, up from prior ranges. Q3 fiscal 2026 guidance calls for revenue of $820M–$840M and non‑GAAP EPS of $3.91–$4.03. Subsequent company filings and earnings materials will show how actual results track this updated outlook.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 revenue $812 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026; up 11% from $731 million in Q2 2025
Product revenue growth 22% Year-over-year growth in product revenue in Q2 fiscal 2026
Q2 2026 GAAP EPS $2.58 per diluted share GAAP net income per diluted share, up from $2.48 in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 non-GAAP EPS $3.90 per diluted share Non-GAAP EPS, up from $3.42 in the prior-year quarter
Non-GAAP operating margin 33.8% Q2 fiscal 2026 non-GAAP operating margin vs. 31.9% a year earlier
FY 2026 revenue growth guidance 7%–8% Updated full-year fiscal 2026 revenue growth outlook, raised from 5%–6%
FY 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance $16.25–$16.55 Updated full-year fiscal 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance
Operating cash flow $525.1 million Net cash provided by operating activities for six months ended March 31, 2026
non-GAAP financial
"Non-GAAP gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $680 million, representing non-GAAP gross margin of 83.7%."
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
gross margin financial
"GAAP gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $661 million, representing GAAP gross margin of 81.4%."
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
operating margin financial
"Non-GAAP income from operations for the period was $274 million, representing non-GAAP operating margin of 33.8%."
Operating margin shows how much profit a company makes from its core business activities after paying for costs like wages and materials. It’s useful because it tells you how efficiently a company is running—higher margins mean it keeps more money from each dollar of sales, which can indicate better management or stronger products.
deferred revenue financial
"Deferred revenue, long-term | | 849,740 | | | 786,011 |"
Cash a company has already received for goods or services it has promised but not yet delivered; it's recorded as a liability because the company still owes that product, service, or future revenue recognition. For investors, deferred revenue signals upcoming work or deliveries that will convert into reported sales over time and affects short-term obligations, cash flow quality, and how quickly a firm can grow recognized revenue—think of it like prepaid subscriptions or gift cards a business must honor later.
stock-based compensation financial
"Stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation consists of expense for stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchases."
Stock-based compensation is when a company pays employees, directors or consultants with shares or the right to buy shares instead of or in addition to cash. It matters to investors because issuing stock or options spreads ownership thinner (like cutting a pie into more slices), which can reduce each existing share’s claim on profits and can also change reported earnings; investors watch it to assess true cost of running the business and how management is incentivized.
cyber incident costs financial
"Cyber incident costs. F5 has incurred certain non-recurring expenses in connection with the investigation and remediation of the Cyber Incident."
Revenue $812 million +11% YoY
GAAP EPS (diluted) $2.58 from $2.48 in Q2 2025
Non-GAAP EPS (diluted) $3.90 from $3.42 in Q2 2025
Non-GAAP operating margin 33.8% from 31.9% in Q2 2025
Guidance

F5 expects fiscal 2026 revenue growth of 7%–8% and non-GAAP EPS of $16.25–$16.55; Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue is guided to $820M–$840M with non-GAAP EPS of $3.91–$4.03.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
April 28, 2026
F5, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington000-2604191-1714307
(State or other jurisdiction(Commission(IRS Employer
of incorporation)File Number)Identification No.)
801 5th Avenue
Seattle,WA98104
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (206272-5555
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par valueFFIVNASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 28, 2026, F5, Inc. (the "Company" or "F5") issued a press release regarding its financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in the press release shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
99.1
Press Release of F5, Inc. announcing quarterly earnings dated April 28, 2026.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
F5, INC.
 (Registrant)
  
Date: April 28, 2026By:/s/ François Locoh-Donou
François Locoh-Donou
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

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Contacts
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s.dulong@f5.com
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Rob Gruening
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r.gruening@f5.com



F5 Reports Second Quarter Results with 11% Revenue Growth
Including 22% Product Growth

SEATTLE - April 28, 2026 - F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced financial results for its second quarter fiscal year 2026 ended March 31, 2026.
“Our second quarter revenue of $812 million grew 11% year over year, driven by 22% product revenue growth—our seventh straight quarter of double-digit product growth,” said François Locoh-Donou, F5’s Chairman, President, and CEO. “Our continued strong performance reflects rising demand for F5’s solutions anchored in structural demand drivers, including growing hybrid multicloud adoption, an expanding cybersecurity threat landscape, and an inflection in AI inference. With our continued emphasis on customer-focused innovation, F5 is well positioned to help customers scale and secure the AI-powered applications of the future.”
Second Quarter Performance Summary
Second quarter fiscal year 2026 revenue totaled $812 million, representing 11% growth compared with $731 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Systems revenue of $226 million grew 26% from the year-ago period while software revenue of $184 million grew 17%. Services revenue of $401 million grew 2% from the year-ago period.
GAAP gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $661 million, representing GAAP gross margin of 81.4%. This compares with GAAP gross profit of $590 million in the year-ago period, which represented GAAP gross margin of 80.7%. Non-GAAP gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $680 million, representing non-GAAP gross margin of 83.7%. This compares with non-GAAP gross profit of $607 million in the year-ago period, which represented non-GAAP gross margin of 83.1%.
GAAP income from operations for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $179 million, representing GAAP operating margin of 22.1%. This compares with GAAP income from operations of $159 million in the year-ago period, which represented GAAP operating margin of 21.7%. Non-GAAP income from operations for the period was $274 million, representing non-GAAP operating margin of 33.8%. This compares to non-GAAP income from operations of $233 million in the year-ago period, which represented non-GAAP operating margin of 31.9%.
GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $148 million, or $2.58 per diluted share compared to $146 million, or $2.48 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $223 million, or $3.90 per diluted share, compared to $201 million, or $3.42 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.


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Performance Summary Tables
GAAP MeasuresNon-GAAP Measures
($ in millions except EPS)Q2 FY2026Q2 FY2025($ in millions except EPS)Q2 FY2026Q2 FY2025
Revenue$812$731Revenue$812$731
Gross profit$661$590Gross profit$680$607
Gross margin81.4%80.7%Gross margin83.7%83.1%
Income from operations$179$159Income from operations$274$233
Operating margin22.1%21.7%Operating margin33.8%31.9%
Net income$148$146Net income$223$201
EPS$2.58$2.48EPS$3.90$3.42
A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures is included with the attached financial statements. Additional information about non-GAAP financial information is included in this release.
Business Outlook
F5 raised its outlook for its fiscal year 2026, guiding for revenue growth in a range of 7% to 8%, up from 5% to 6% previously. F5 expects non-GAAP earnings per share in a range of $16.25 to $16.55, up from $15.65 to $16.05 previously.
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, F5 is guiding to revenue in the range of $820 million to $840 million, with non-GAAP earnings in the range of $3.91 to $4.03 per diluted share.
All forward-looking non-GAAP measures included in the Company’s business outlook exclude estimates for amortization of intangible assets, share-based compensation expenses, significant effects of tax legislation and judicial or administrative interpretation of tax regulations (including the impact of income tax reform), non-recurring income tax adjustments, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, and the income tax effect of non-GAAP exclusions, and do not include the impact of any future acquisitions or divestitures, acquisition-related charges and write-downs, cyber incident costs, restructuring charges, facility exit costs, or other non-recurring charges that may occur in the period. F5 is unable to provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP earnings guidance measures to corresponding U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or GAAP measures on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort due to the overall high variability and low visibility of most of the foregoing items that have been excluded. Material changes to any one of these items could have a significant effect on our guidance and future GAAP results. Certain exclusions, such as amortization of intangible assets and share-based compensation expenses, are generally incurred each quarter, but the amounts have historically varied and may continue to vary significantly from quarter to quarter.
Live Webcast and Conference Call
F5 will host a live webcast to review its financial results and outlook today, April 28, 2026, at 4:30 pm ET. Open to the public, the live webcast, supplemental financial information, and earnings slides are accessible from the investor relations page of F5.com. To participate in the live call via telephone in the U.S., dial +1 (888) 596-4144; from Canada, dial +1 (647) 495-7514; from outside the U.S. and Canada, dial +1 (646) 968-2525, and reference conference ID 6076834. Please call at least five minutes prior to the call start time. The webcast replay will be archived on the investor relations portion of F5’s website.


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Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements including, among other things, that F5’s continued strong performance reflects rising demand for F5’s solutions anchored in durable structural demand drivers, including hybrid multicloud adoption, an expanding cybersecurity threat landscape, and rapid enterprise AI adoption, that F5’s continued focus on customer-focused innovation positions F5 well to help customers scale and secure the AI-powered applications of the future, the Company’s future financial performance including revenue growth, earnings growth, future customer demand, and the performance and benefits of the Company's products. These, and other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions and other factors that, if they do not fully materialize or prove correct, could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: customer acceptance of offerings; disruptions to the global supply chain resulting in inability to source required parts for F5’s products or the ability to only do so at greatly increased prices thereby impacting our revenues and/or margins; global economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical environment; overall information technology spending; F5’s ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses’ products with F5 technologies; the ability of F5’s sales professionals and distribution partners to sell new solutions and service offerings; the timely development, introduction and acceptance of additional new products and features by F5 or its competitors; competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures, industry consolidation, entry of new competitors into F5’s markets, and new product and marketing initiatives by our competitors; increased sales discounts; the business impact of the acquisitions and potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement of completion of acquisitions; uncertain global economic conditions which may result in reduced customer demand for our products and services and changes in customer payment patterns; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, shareholder and other matters, and governmental investigations; potential security flaws in the Company’s networks, products or services; cybersecurity attacks on its networks, products or services; natural catastrophic events; a pandemic or epidemic; F5’s ability to sustain, develop and effectively utilize distribution relationships; F5’s ability to attract, train and retain qualified product development, marketing, sales, professional services and customer support personnel; F5’s ability to expand in international markets; the unpredictability of F5’s sales cycle; the ability of F5 to execute on its share repurchase program including the timing of any repurchases; future prices of F5’s common stock; and other risks and uncertainties described more fully in our documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K and other documents that we may file or furnish from time to time, which could cause actual results to vary from expectations. The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in F5’s most recent reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K as each may be amended from time to time. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available as of the date hereof and qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. F5 assumes no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements.
GAAP to non-GAAP Reconciliation
F5’s management evaluates and makes operating decisions using various operating measures. These measures are generally based on the revenues of its products, services operations, and certain costs of those operations, such as cost of revenues, research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses. One such measure is GAAP net income excluding, as applicable, stock-based compensation, amortization and impairment of purchased intangible assets, facility-exit costs, acquisition-related charges, net of taxes, cyber incident costs, restructuring charges, and certain non-recurring tax expenses and benefits, which is a non-GAAP financial measure under Section 101 of Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This measure of non-GAAP net income is adjusted by the


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amount of additional taxes or tax benefit that the Company would accrue if it used non-GAAP results instead of GAAP results to calculate the Company’s tax liability.
The non-GAAP adjustments, and F5's basis for excluding them from non-GAAP financial measures, are outlined below:

Stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation consists of expense for stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchases through the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Although stock-based compensation is an important aspect of the compensation of F5’s employees and executives, management believes it is useful to exclude stock-based compensation expenses to better understand the long-term performance of the Company’s core business and to facilitate comparison of the Company’s results to those of peer companies.
Amortization and impairment of purchased intangible assets. Purchased intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives and generally cannot be changed or influenced by management after the acquisition. On a non-recurring basis, when certain events or circumstances are present, management may also be required to write down the carrying value of its purchased intangible assets and recognize impairment charges. Management does not believe these charges accurately reflect the performance of the Company’s ongoing operations; therefore, they are not considered by management in making operating decisions. However, investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to F5’s revenues earned during the periods presented and will contribute to F5’s future period revenues as well.
Facility-exit costs. F5 has incurred certain non-recurring right-of-use asset impairment charges, and other related recurring costs in connection with the exit of its leased facilities. These charges are not representative of the ongoing activity or costs to the business. As a result, these charges are being excluded to provide investors with a more comparable measure of costs associated with ongoing operations.
Acquisition-related charges, net. F5 does not acquire businesses on a predictable cycle, and the terms and scope of each transaction can vary significantly and are unique to each transaction. F5 excludes acquisition-related charges from its non-GAAP financial measures to provide a useful comparison of the Company’s operating results to prior periods and to its peer companies. Acquisition-related charges consist of planning, execution and integration costs incurred directly as a result of an acquisition.
Cyber incident costs. F5 has incurred certain non-recurring expenses in connection with the investigation and remediation of the Cyber Incident. Management believes it is useful to exclude these expenses as they are not representative of our ongoing operations and to facilitate comparison of the Company’s historical results and to those of peer companies.
Restructuring charges. F5 has incurred restructuring charges that are included in its GAAP financial statements, primarily related to workforce reductions and costs associated with exiting facility-lease commitments. F5 excludes these items from its non-GAAP financial measures when evaluating its continuing business performance as such items vary significantly based on the magnitude of the restructuring action and do not reflect expected future operating expenses. In addition, these charges do not necessarily provide meaningful insight into the fundamentals of current or past operations of its business.
Management believes that non-GAAP net income per share provides useful supplemental information to management and investors regarding the performance of the Company’s core business operations and facilitates comparisons to the Company’s historical operating results. Although F5’s management finds this non-GAAP measure to be useful in evaluating the performance of the core business, management’s reliance on this measure is limited because items excluded from such measures could have a material effect on F5’s earnings and earnings per share calculated in accordance with GAAP. Therefore, F5’s management will use its non-GAAP earnings and earnings per share measures, in conjunction with GAAP earnings and earnings per share measures, to address these limitations when evaluating the performance of the Company’s core business. Investors should consider these non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial performance measures in accordance with GAAP.


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F5 believes that presenting its non-GAAP measures of earnings and earnings per share provides investors with an additional tool for evaluating the performance of the Company’s core business and is used by management in its own evaluation of the Company’s performance. Investors are encouraged to look at GAAP results as the best measure of financial performance. However, while the GAAP results are more complete, the Company provides investors these supplemental measures since, with reconciliation to GAAP, it may provide additional insight into the Company’s operational performance and financial results.
For reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the section in our attached Condensed Consolidated Income Statements entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
About F5
F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is the global leader that delivers and secures every app. Backed by three decades of expertise, F5 has built the industry’s premier platform—F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)—to deliver and secure every app, every API, anywhere: on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, and across hybrid, multicloud environments. F5 is committed to innovating and partnering with the world’s largest and most advanced organizations to deliver fast, available, and secure digital experiences. Together, we help each other thrive and bring a better digital world to life. 

For more information visit f5.com  

Explore F5 Labs threat research at f5.com/labs 

Follow to learn more about F5, our partners, and technologies: Blog | LinkedIn | X | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook 

F5 is a trademark, service mark, or tradename of F5, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.


SOURCE: F5, Inc.



F5, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited, in thousands)
 March 31,September 30,
 20262025
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$1,442,811 $1,344,273 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $3,173 and $2,877425,640 414,433 
Inventories90,297 77,229 
Other current assets743,754 682,766 
Total current assets2,702,502 2,518,701 
Property and equipment, net175,356 156,947 
Operating lease right-of-use assets184,461 185,601 
Long-term investments20,814 15,693 
Deferred tax assets467,457 446,388 
Goodwill2,443,605 2,443,882 
Other assets, net503,277 552,280 
Total assets$6,497,472 $6,319,492 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$79,521 $83,972 
Accrued liabilities329,068 315,383 
Deferred revenue1,268,570 1,213,226 
Total current liabilities1,677,159 1,612,581 
Deferred tax liabilities1,926 1,921 
Deferred revenue, long-term849,740 786,011 
Operating lease liabilities, long-term226,579 230,749 
Other long-term liabilities92,493 96,231 
Total long-term liabilities1,170,738 1,114,912 
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity
Preferred stock, no par value; 10,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding— — 
Common stock, no par value; 200,000 shares authorized, 56,753 and 57,684 shares issued and outstanding52,585 42,023 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(19,035)(18,324)
Retained earnings3,616,025 3,568,300 
Total shareholders’ equity3,649,575 3,591,999 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$6,497,472 $6,319,492 



F5, Inc.
Consolidated Income Statements
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,March 31,
 2026202520262025
Net revenues
Products$410,515 $337,196 $820,798 $705,693 
Services401,185 393,927 813,367 791,919 
Total811,700 731,123 1,634,165 1,497,612 
Cost of net revenues
Products90,890 81,287 183,161 164,123 
Services60,010 59,672 119,524 117,346 
Total150,900 140,959 302,685 281,469 
Gross profit660,800 590,164 1,331,480 1,216,143 
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing239,411 218,061 464,188 424,096 
Research and development151,039 136,561 292,200 267,079 
General and administrative91,647 76,645 182,245 149,668 
Restructuring charges(315)— (358)11,321 
Total481,782 431,267 938,275 852,164 
Income from operations179,018 158,897 393,205 363,979 
Other income, net10,199 12,303 18,934 16,265 
Income before income taxes189,217 171,200 412,139 380,244 
Provision for income taxes41,462 25,670 84,330 68,269 
Net income$147,755 $145,530 $327,809 $311,975 
Net income per share — basic$2.61 $2.51 $5.73 $5.37 
Weighted average shares — basic56,708 57,886 57,184 58,098 
Net income per share — diluted$2.58 $2.48 $5.68 $5.30 
Weighted average shares — diluted57,298 58,764 57,736 58,913 



F5, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited, in thousands)
 Six Months Ended
March 31,
 20262025
Operating activities
Net income$327,809 $311,975 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation128,001 116,792 
Depreciation and amortization49,185 45,137 
Non-cash operating lease costs14,959 15,792 
Deferred income taxes(20,582)(39,212)
Other(3,488)3,746 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (excluding effects of the acquisition of businesses):
Accounts receivable(11,751)7,275 
Inventories(13,068)8,498 
Other current assets(59,744)(53,457)
Other assets21,379 (28,434)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(10,142)(33,844)
Deferred revenue119,073 124,640 
Lease liabilities(16,503)(19,529)
Net cash provided by operating activities525,128 459,379 
Investing activities
Purchases of investments(2,910)(1,900)
Maturities of investments402 — 
Sales of investments1,343 — 
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired— (10,100)
Purchases of property and equipment(28,066)(18,576)
Net cash used in investing activities(29,231)(30,576)
Financing activities
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and purchases of stock under employee stock purchase plan22,940 23,871 
Payments for repurchase of common stock, including excise taxes(401,102)(252,068)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(18,118)(16,083)
Net cash used in financing activities(396,280)(244,280)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash99,617 184,523 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(1,031)(1,606)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period1,346,368 1,078,340 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$1,444,954 $1,261,257 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities$20,432 $22,828 
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash activities
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations$14,619 $36,893 



F5, Inc.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(unaudited, in thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
March 31,March 31,
 2026202520262025
Net revenues$811,700 $731,123 $1,634,165 $1,497,612 
Gross profit and gross margin:
GAAP gross profit and gross margin$660,800 81.4 %$590,164 80.7 %$1,331,480 81.5 %$1,216,143 81.2 %
Adjustments to gross profit and gross margin:
Stock-based compensation$7,473 0.9 %$7,393 1.0 %$14,299 0.9 %$14,793 1.0 %
Amortization and impairment of purchased intangible assets10,640 1.3 %9,283 1.3 %21,280 1.3 %18,567 1.2 %
Facility-exit costs90 0.0 %437 0.1 %182 0.0 %561 0.0 %
Cyber incident costs770 0.1 %— — 1,646 0.1 %— — 
Non-GAAP gross profit and gross margin$679,773 83.7 %$607,277 83.1 %$1,368,887 83.8 %$1,250,064 83.5 %
Income from operations and operating margin:
GAAP income from operations and operating margin$179,018 22.1 %$158,897 21.7 %$393,205 24.1 %$363,979 24.3 %
Adjustments to income from operations and operating margin:
Stock-based compensation$67,996 8.4 %$58,884 8.1 %$128,001 7.8 %$116,792 7.8 %
Amortization and impairment of purchased intangible assets11,452 1.4 %10,095 1.4 %22,904 1.4 %20,238 1.4 %
Facility-exit costs922 0.1 %4,264 0.6 %1,853 0.1 %5,484 0.4 %
Acquisition-related charges9,021 1.1 %1,214 0.2 %18,838 1.2 %1,905 0.1 %
Cyber incident costs6,037 0.7 %— — 23,525 1.4 %— — 
Restructuring charges(315)0.0 %— — (358)0.0 %11,321 0.8 %
Non-GAAP income from operations and operating margin$274,131 33.8 %$233,354 31.9 %$587,968 36.0 %$519,719 34.7 %
Net income:
GAAP net income $147,755 $145,530 $327,809 $311,975 
Adjustments to net income:
Stock-based compensation$67,996 $58,884 $128,001 $116,792 
Amortization and impairment of purchased intangible assets11,452 10,095 22,904 20,238 
Facility-exit costs922 4,264 1,853 5,484 
Acquisition-related charges9,021 1,214 18,838 1,905 
Cyber incident costs6,037 — 23,525 — 
Restructuring charges(315)— (358)11,321 
Tax effects related to above items(19,672)(18,893)(40,613)(39,649)
Non-GAAP net income$223,196 $201,094 $481,959 $428,066 
Net income per share - diluted:
GAAP net income per share — diluted$2.58 $2.48 $5.68 $5.30 
Adjustments to GAAP net income per share — diluted
Stock-based compensation$1.19 $1.00 $2.22 $1.98 
Amortization and impairment of purchased intangible assets0.20 0.17 0.40 0.34 
Facility-exit costs0.02 0.07 0.03 0.09 
Acquisition-related charges0.16 0.02 0.33 0.03 
Cyber incident costs0.11 — 0.41 — 
Restructuring charges(0.01)— (0.01)0.19 
Tax effects related to above items(0.34)(0.32)(0.70)(0.67)
Non-GAAP net income per share — diluted$3.90 $3.42 $8.35 $7.27 
Weighted average shares — diluted57,298 58,764 57,736 58,913 
Note: Numbers and percentages are rounded for presentation purposes and may not foot.

FAQ

How did F5 (FFIV) perform in Q2 fiscal 2026?

F5 reported strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results with revenue of $812 million, up 11% year over year. GAAP EPS was $2.58 and non-GAAP EPS reached $3.90, reflecting higher product demand and improved operating margins versus the prior-year quarter.

What drove F5 (FFIV) revenue growth in the second quarter of 2026?

Revenue growth came mainly from products, with 22% product revenue growth year over year. Systems revenue grew 26% and software revenue grew 17%, while services revenue increased 2%, supporting total quarterly revenue of $812 million versus $731 million a year ago.

How did F5’s Q2 2026 profitability and margins trend?

F5’s Q2 fiscal 2026 GAAP gross margin was 81.4% and non-GAAP gross margin was 83.7%. GAAP operating margin reached 22.1%, with non-GAAP operating margin at 33.8%. GAAP net income was $148 million and non-GAAP net income was $223 million.

What is F5’s updated full-year fiscal 2026 outlook?

F5 raised its fiscal 2026 guidance, now expecting revenue growth of 7% to 8%, up from 5% to 6% previously. It also projects non-GAAP earnings per share between $16.25 and $16.55, compared with the prior range of $15.65 to $16.05.

What guidance did F5 provide for Q3 fiscal 2026?

For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, F5 forecasts revenue between $820 million and $840 million. It also expects non-GAAP diluted EPS in the range of $3.91 to $4.03, outlining continued growth following its strong second quarter performance.

How strong is F5’s cash flow and balance sheet in fiscal 2026?

For the first six months of fiscal 2026, F5 generated $525.1 million in net cash from operating activities. As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.44 billion, supporting financial flexibility alongside total assets of $6.50 billion and shareholders’ equity of $3.65 billion.

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