FFIV
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F5, Inc. (FFIV) closed at $284.28 as of 2026-03-20, trading 38.1% above its 200-week moving average of $205.80. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 41.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 61, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.76 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1350 weeks of data, FFIV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought FFIV at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.8%.
With a market cap of $16.2 billion, FFIV is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.2%. Return on equity stands at 20.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.6x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 3.6% reduction over three years. FFIV passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 25.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in FFIV would have grown to $1404, compared to $721 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.7% vs 7.9% for the index — confirming FFIV as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 30.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: FFIV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After FFIV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying FFIV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +24.2% after 12 months (median +26.0%), compared to +8.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 70% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +54.1% vs +24.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment FFIV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
FFIV has crossed below its 200-week MA 20 times with an average 1-year return of +22.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | Oct 2003 | 181 | 91.7% | -64.1% | +1683.7% |
| Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 | 1 | 0.7% | +73.2% | +2325.6% |
| Nov 2007 | Dec 2007 | 1 | 1.4% | -5.8% | +976.0% |
| Dec 2007 | May 2008 | 21 | 34.0% | -5.3% | +1059.9% |
| Sep 2008 | May 2009 | 35 | 35.4% | +42.2% | +939.4% |
| Mar 2013 | Jan 2014 | 44 | 25.1% | +29.7% | +226.7% |
| Nov 2015 | Apr 2016 | 23 | 15.9% | +38.4% | +178.8% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 1 | 3.0% | +27.8% | +182.5% |
| Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | 1 | 0.4% | +55.1% | +144.1% |
| Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 | 2 | 1.6% | +64.5% | +146.0% |
| Oct 2017 | Oct 2017 | 1 | 1.4% | +43.7% | +143.6% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 3.3% | +9.7% | +115.2% |
| Aug 2019 | Oct 2019 | 11 | 9.7% | +5.4% | +113.0% |
| Dec 2019 | May 2020 | 25 | 29.9% | +20.3% | +106.0% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 5 | 5.0% | +37.4% | +102.6% |
| Jul 2020 | Nov 2020 | 14 | 17.0% | +52.0% | +109.2% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 0.4% | -19.7% | +69.8% |
| May 2022 | Jul 2022 | 10 | 11.1% | -8.8% | +81.9% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2023 | 65 | 18.8% | -1.8% | +77.5% |
| Apr 2024 | Jul 2024 | 10 | 4.2% | +62.0% | +71.3% |
| Average | 23 | — | +22.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FFIV below its 200-week moving average?
No. F5, Inc. (FFIV) is currently 38.1% above its 200-week moving average of $205.80. It would need to fall to $205.80 to cross below the line.
What is FFIV's 200-week moving average price?
F5, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $205.80 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when FFIV drops below its 200-week moving average?
FFIV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +22.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is FFIV a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about FFIV as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 61. Free cash flow yield is 4.2%. Return on equity is 20.8%. Price-to-book is 4.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does FFIV compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 25.9 years, $100 invested in FFIV would have grown to $1404, compared to $721 for the S&P 500. That's 10.7% annualized vs 7.9% for the index. FFIV has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20