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Tax benefit

F5, Inc. Tax benefit remained flat by 0.0% to $12.48M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.4%, from $11.10M to $12.48M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Tax benefit shows an upward trend with a 3.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Nov 25, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase in tax benefits generally follows periods of high option exercise activity.

Detailed definition

The total income tax benefit realized by the company resulting from the exercise or vesting of share-based compensation...

Peer comparison

Standard tax disclosure; highly correlated with the volume and value of employee equity exercises.

Metric ID: other_employee_service_share_based_compensation_tax_bene_20cafc

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$44.10M$47.30M$44.70M$44.40M$49.90M
YoY Change+7.3%-5.5%-0.7%+12.4%
Range$44.10M$49.90M
CAGR+3.1%
Avg YoY Growth+3.4%
Median YoY Growth+3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is F5, Inc.'s tax benefit?
F5, Inc. (FFIV) reported tax benefit of $12.48M in Q3 2025.
How has F5, Inc.'s tax benefit changed year-over-year?
F5, Inc.'s tax benefit increased by 12.4% year-over-year, from $11.10M to $12.48M.
What is the long-term trend for F5, Inc.'s tax benefit?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), F5, Inc.'s tax benefit has grown at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $44.10M to $49.90M.
What does tax benefit mean?
The tax savings the company receives when employees exercise or vest their stock awards.