FFIV Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
3.51%
Last Quarter
$3.26
Past Year
$12.08
Growth Past 5yrs
18.69%
Next Quarter
$3.44
Estimate Next Year
$11.37
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$355.00
22.52% Upside
Mean Price Target
$308.89
6.61% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$250.00
-13.72% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jan 28, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
FFIV Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, FFIV (NYSE: FFIV) reported an actual EPS of $3.26 for the quarter ending on Oct 27, 2025, compared to an estimated $3.96, resulting in a -17.68% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 30, 2025), FFIV recorded an actual EPS of $4.16 with a 18.52% surprise. See FFIV's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
FFIV has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 27, 2025 showing a -17.68% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 30, 2025 recorded a 18.52% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | 3.26 | 3.96 | -17.68% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 4.16 | 3.51 | +18.52% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 3.42 | 3.1 | +10.32% |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 3.84 | 3.36 | +14.29% |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 3.67 | 3.45 | +6.38% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 2.44 | 2.97 | -17.85% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FFIV stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given FFIV stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 27 analysts have given their ratings
to FFIV out of which
5 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
20 analysts rate it hold,
1 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$308.89 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 6.61% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for FFIV highest price target?
Analysts suggest FFIV's stock price would rise to a high of $355.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for FFIV over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the FFIV stock price could move to $250.00.
What is the average target price for FFIV?
FFIV stock has an average analyst estimate of $308.89.
At its current price, how far is FFIV from its average target price?
FFIV shares are currently trading 6.61% above this price target.
What were FFIV’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.26 versus consensus estimates of $3.96, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $3.67.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
FFIV's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $3.44 and $11.37 for the whole year.
What has FFIV's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 3.51% EPS growth for FFIV in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 18.69% in the past five years.