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F5 guides FY27 revenue growth 8-9%, margins under pressure; stock falls 5%

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 28, 2026, 5:51 AM EDTUpdated Oct 28, 2026, 5:53 AM EDT

F5 reported Q4 revenue of $917 million, up 13%, but guided FY27 revenue growth of 8-9%, below FY26's 11%. The stock dropped 5% as the hardware refresh cycle slows and gross margins are expected to decline.

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WHAT WE KNOW

Q4 revenue $917M, +13% YoY.
Product revenue $510M, +23% YoY.
FY27 revenue growth guided 8-9%.