Rosen Law Firm Sets February 17 Lead Plaintiff Deadline in F5 Class Action
Rosen Law Firm reminds purchasers of F5, Inc. securities bought between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025 that the deadline to move for lead plaintiff in a securities class action is February 17, 2026. The lawsuit alleges F5 misrepresented its revenue outlook and concealed a major security breach.
1. Lead Plaintiff Deadline in F5 Securities Class Action
Rosen Law Firm has reminded purchasers of F5 securities between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025 that they must move to serve as lead plaintiff in the ongoing class action by February 17, 2026. Investors who acquired shares during the Class Period may be eligible for compensation on a contingency-fee basis without any out-of-pocket costs. Those wishing to participate must file a motion with the court by the deadline and can secure representation by contacting Rosen Law Firm’s designated counsel for the case.
2. F5 Reports Robust Q1 Fiscal 2026 Results
F5 delivered first-quarter revenue of $822 million, a 7% increase year-over-year driven by an 11% rise in product revenue to $410 million and a 4% increase in services revenue to $412 million. Systems revenue surged 37% to $218 million, offsetting an 8% decline in software revenue. GAAP net income rose to $180 million, or $3.10 per diluted share, compared with $166 million, or $2.82 per share, in the prior‐year quarter. Non-GAAP net income climbed to $259 million, or $4.45 per diluted share, up from $227 million, or $3.84 per share, reflecting strong operating leverage and improved margins.
3. Raised Full-Year Guidance and Strategic Outlook
Following the quarter, F5 raised its fiscal 2026 revenue growth guidance to a range of 5%–6%, up from a prior forecast of 0%–4%, and now expects non-GAAP operating margin of 34%–35% and earnings per share of $15.65–$16.05. For the second quarter, the company projects revenue between $770 million and $790 million with non-GAAP EPS of $3.34–$3.46. Management cited sustained demand for hybrid multicloud architectures, enterprise AI adoption and aggressive share repurchases as key drivers of cash flow and shareholder returns.