F5 reports Q4 2026 earnings beat, authorizes $1.5 bn buyback and guides FY 2027 revenue up 8‑9%

F5, Inc. posted fourth‑quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of about $917 million, beating expectations, and reported adjusted EPS of $4.42, surpassing the $4.26 consensus. GAAP net income was $186 million ($3.23 per share) while non‑GAAP net income reached $255 million ($4.42 per share). The board approved a $1.5 billion share‑repurchase program and the company forecast fiscal 2027 revenue growth of 8‑9% with non‑GAAP EPS of $18.00‑$18.30.

The earnings beat and higher‑than‑expected adjusted EPS may support the current stock price despite a post‑earnings dip, while the $1.5 bn buyback signals confidence in cash generation. The FY 2027 guidance sets expectations for modest top‑line growth and a substantial rise in non‑GAAP EPS, which investors will compare against peers and prior guidance.

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