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F5 (FFIV) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
F5 gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Jan 29, 2024. Of 5 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 5 times (100%). Revenue: 5 of 5, on average +4.1% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 8 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 5 of 5 periods (4 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | $875M–$895M (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $870M–$890M (Jul 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $820M–$840M (Apr 28, 2026) | $865M | above the range | +4.2% |
| Q2 FY26 | $770M–$790M (Jan 27, 2026) | $812M | above the range | +4.1% |
| Q1 FY26 | $730M–$780M (Oct 27, 2025) | $822M | above the range | +8.9% |
| Q4 FY25 | $780M–$800M (Jul 30, 2025) | $810M | above the range | +2.5% |
| FY24 | $2.8B (Jul 29, 2024) | $2.8B | within the range | +0.6% |
Adjusted operating margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 | 33.5%–34.5% (Oct 27, 2025) → raised 34.0%–35.0% (Jan 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EPS
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $18.00–$18.30 (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $14.50–$15.50 (Oct 27, 2025) → raised $15.65–$16.05 (Jan 27, 2026) → raised $16.25–$16.55 (Apr 28, 2026) → raised $17.21–$17.33 (Jul 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
F5, Q3 FY26: revenue $865M (+11% year over year), operating margin 24.7%, net earnings $208M, operating cash flow $316M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does F5 beat its guidance?
F5 gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Jan 29, 2024. Of 5 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 5 times (100%). Revenue: 5 of 5, on average +4.1% against the guided midpoint.
How often does F5 raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 8 times and lowered it 0 times since Jan 29, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.