F5, Inc.
F5 is a multicloud application delivery and security provider that optimizes and secures applications and APIs across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of software, hardware, and SaaS solutions designed to enhance application performance, security, and availability in hybrid multicloud IT environments. F5's value proposition centers on simplifying complex digital experiences while protecting against evolving cyber threats through AI-powered insights and automation.
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Based on Q1 2026 · FQ2 FY2026 filing
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F5 BIG-IP
primaryA feature-rich family of application delivery and security solutions optimized for traditional or legacy monolithic applications, available as both packaged software and high-performance hardware systems.
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF, F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager, F5 BIG-IP DNS, F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes, F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management, rSeries systems, VELOS chassis and blades
Large enterprises, Governments, Service providers
F5 Distributed Cloud Services
majorA unified SaaS and managed services portfolio providing security, networking, and application management. It leverages a global private backbone to deliver performance and control across hybrid and edge environments.
F5 Distributed Cloud Web App and API Protection (WAAP), F5 Distributed Cloud Multi-Cloud Networking (MCN), F5 Distributed Cloud Network Connect, F5 Distributed Cloud App Connect, F5 Distributed Cloud DNS, F5 Distributed Cloud CDN, F5 Distributed Cloud App Stack
Enterprise businesses, Service providers, Public sector institutions
F5 NGINX
moderateA lightweight, agile suite of application delivery and API connectivity solutions optimized for modern, container-native, and microservices-based architectures.
F5 NGINX Plus, F5 NGINX One Console, F5 NGINX Ingress Controller, F5 WAF for NGINX
DevOps teams, Modern application developers, Cloud-native enterprises
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Competitive Position
F5 is a leading provider in the application delivery controller (ADC) market, transitioning from a hardware-centric model to a software and SaaS-led platform approach.
Geographies
Americas, EMEA, APAC
Customer Segments
Enterprise, Public Sector, Service Providers
Upstream Dependencies
Third-party manufacturing partners, Semiconductor and silicon suppliers, Cloud infrastructure providers, Raw material suppliers
Downstream Customers
Global enterprises, Government agencies, Telecommunications service providers, Value-added resellers, Distributors
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Akamai Technologies
AKAM
Competitor in application security and edge services.
Cloudflare, Inc.
NET
Competitor in WAF, DDoS mitigation, and edge services.
Fortinet
FTNT
Competitor in application security.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
PANW
Competitor in application security.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
CSCO
Competitor in networking and application security.
Broadcom Inc.
AVGO
Competitor in application delivery and networking.
Amazon
AMZN
Competitor in cloud-native application delivery and load balancing.
Alphabet Inc.
GOOGL
Competitor in cloud-native application delivery.
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Partners
Microsoft
MSFT
Offers F5 NGINX Plus as a fully managed native service on the Azure Cloud.
Ansible
Integration partner for the F5 BIG-IP Automation Tool Chain.
Flex Ltd.
FLEX
Primary third-party manufacturing service provider for hardware systems.
Subsidiaries
NGINX
Acquired open-source software suite for modern application delivery.
CalypsoAI Corp.
Acquired in 2025 to enhance AI inference security within the F5 ADSP.
F5, Inc. FAQ
Common questions about F5, Inc.
F5 is a multicloud application delivery and security provider that optimizes and secures applications and APIs across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of software, hardware, and SaaS solutions designed to enhance application performance, security, and availability in hybrid multicloud IT environments. F5's value proposition centers on simplifying complex digital experiences while protecting against evolving cyber threats through AI-powered insights and automation.
F5, Inc. (FFIV) has a market capitalization of $21.4B and trades on NASDAQ.
F5, Inc. generated $3.2B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $708.2M, representing a net margin of 22.0%. Gross margin stands at 81.5%, with free cash flow of $962.7M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
F5, Inc.'s key competitors include Akamai, Cloudflare, Fortinet, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
F5, Inc. has approximately 6,524 employees.