F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV)

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F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) is up 60.3% since the beginning of the year. At $409 per share, FFIV is currently trading at its 52-week high. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FFIV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,223.

F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) has returned 60.28% so far this year and 43.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, FFIV has posted an annualized return of 14.01%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.75%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 4, 1999, FFIV's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jun 1999 with a return of +175.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2000 at -61.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, FFIV closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 19, 2001 with a return of +39.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 26, 2000 at -24.8%.

F5 Networks, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 23.40%, beta of 1.27, and R2 of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 07, 1999.

• This stock captured 230.26% of S&P 500 Index gains and 150.58% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.18 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

FFIV ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the F5 Networks, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the F5 Networks, Inc. was 97.59%, occurring on Apr 4, 2001. Recovery took 2332 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of F5 Networks, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how F5 Networks, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.