F5 Networks (FFIV) Q1 Profit Rises 18% on Strong Software Revenue

F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) reported an 18% increase in first-quarter net income to $138.2 million, driven by robust growth in software and security services revenue. The application security and delivery company's earnings per share reached $2.28, up from $1.93 in the prior-year quarter. Total revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, climbed 9% to $725 million, with software revenue surging 21% year-over-year. CEO François Locoh-Donou cited increased enterprise demand for integrated security and application delivery solutions amid growing hybrid cloud adoption. The company maintained its full-year revenue guidance of $2.9-$3.0 billion.