FFIV SEC Filing News — F5, Inc.

Latest SEC filings for F5, Inc. (FFIV) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). StrongBuyAnalytics provides navigation and brief excerpts or summaries; original filings remain at the SEC/source links and were authored by their filers, not StrongBuyAnalytics. Filing dates shown are source dates. Coverage and detection can be delayed or incomplete because of SEC availability, amendments, parsing, caching, or outages. Latest source filing date shown: 2026-09-15.

F5, Inc. provides multicloud application security and delivery solutions in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. The company's distributed cloud services enable its customers to deploy, secure, and operate applications in any architecture, from on-premises to the public cloud. It also offers unified, security, networking, and application management solutions, such as web app and API protection; multi-cloud networking; application delivery and deploymen…
Sector: Technology Industry: Software - Infrastructure Market Cap: $26.3B CIK: 1048695
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Classifications
10
Bearish Classifications
15
Insider Transactions
0
Material Events (8-K)
1
Periodic Reports
Rule-based classifications for FFIV currently lean bearish. Of the 20 filing records displayed, 10 carry bearish classifications (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
FFIV Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-08-03 — 2026-09-15
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 10 sells
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Form 144 Filing
$1.82M
MICHAEL MONTOYA · 2026-09-14
4,426 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
4
Proposed insider sales filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Insider Transactions 15 · Forms 3, 4 and 5

A Form 4 is filed within two business days of a company insider — an officer, a director, or a holder of more than ten percent of the stock — changing their position in the shares. All 15 filings in this group are Form 4s for F5, Inc.

The difficulty with reading these filings as a group is that a single form type covers transactions that mean entirely different things. An executive spending their own money to buy stock and an executive having shares withheld to pay tax on a vesting grant both appear as a Form 4. Every filing below is therefore tagged with the nature of the underlying transaction, taken from the transaction code reported on the form itself.

Across the 15 insider filings shown, the breakdown is 10 open-market sale, 3 option exercise and 2 compensation award. 10 of them involved a discretionary open-market trade; the rest are compensation and administrative mechanics.

What each transaction type means

Open-market sale ×10
The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.
Option exercise ×3
The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.
Compensation award ×2
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-09-15

FFIV insider MONTOYA MICHAEL F (Chief Technology Ops Officer) sold 4,426 shares (~$1.82M)

MONTOYA MICHAEL F, listed as Chief Technology Ops Officer at F5, INC., reported an open-market sale of 4,426 FFIV shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
S Open-market sale 1,296 $406.24 $526.5K
S Open-market sale 240 $408.96 $98.2K
S Open-market sale 277 $410.37 $113.7K
S Open-market sale 1,173 $411.50 $482.7K
S Open-market sale 920 $412.38 $379.4K
S Open-market sale 440 $413.31 $181.9K
S Open-market sale 80 $414.18 $33.1K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: MONTOYA MICHAEL F (Chief Technology Ops Officer) Shares: 4,426 Est. Value: $1.82M
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-09-15

FFIV insider Maddison John Anthony (Chief Product Mkting Officer) sold 204 shares (~$82.9K)

Maddison John Anthony, listed as Chief Product Mkting Officer at F5, INC., reported an open-market sale of 204 FFIV shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
S Open-market sale 204 $406.24 $82.9K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Maddison John Anthony (Chief Product Mkting Officer) Shares: 204 Est. Value: $82.9K
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-09-02

FFIV insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

OKEKE ANGELIQUE M (EVP, General Counsel) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 3,002 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: OKEKE ANGELIQUE M (EVP, General Counsel)
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-08-06

FFIV insider FOUNTAIN THOMAS DEAN (EVP Global Services & Strategy) sold 1,208 shares (~$500.9K)

FOUNTAIN THOMAS DEAN, listed as EVP Global Services & Strategy at F5, INC., reported an open-market sale of 1,208 FFIV shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
S Open-market sale 1,208 $414.63 $500.9K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: FOUNTAIN THOMAS DEAN (EVP Global Services & Strategy) Shares: 1,208 Est. Value: $500.9K
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-08-06

FFIV insider Locoh-Donou Francois (Director, President, CEO & Director) sold 3,782 shares (~$1.56M)

Locoh-Donou Francois, listed as Director, President, CEO & Director at F5, INC., reported an open-market sale of 3,782 FFIV shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
S Open-market sale 200 $409.68 $81.9K
S Open-market sale 1,100 $410.94 $452.0K
S Open-market sale 642 $411.82 $264.4K
S Open-market sale 996 $412.90 $411.2K
S Open-market sale 320 $414.10 $132.5K
S Open-market sale 284 $415.03 $117.9K
S Open-market sale 200 $415.97 $83.2K
S Open-market sale 40 $416.83 $16.7K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Locoh-Donou Francois (Director, President, CEO & Director) Shares: 3,782 Est. Value: $1.56M
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-08-04

FFIV insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Peterman Catherine A (Chief People Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 8,618 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Peterman Catherine A (Chief People Officer)
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-08-04

FFIV insider WHALEN CHAD MICHAEL (EVP, Worldwide Sales) sold 703 shares (~$284.6K)

WHALEN CHAD MICHAEL, listed as EVP, Worldwide Sales at F5, INC., reported an open-market sale of 703 FFIV shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 2,318 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 911 $402.57 $366.7K
S Open-market sale 703 $404.86 $284.6K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 668 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 717 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 933 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: WHALEN CHAD MICHAEL (EVP, Worldwide Sales) Shares: 703 Est. Value: $284.6K
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-08-04

FFIV insider Werner Edward Cooper (Chief Financial Officer) sold 599 shares (~$243.1K)

Werner Edward Cooper, listed as Chief Financial Officer at F5, INC., reported an open-market sale of 599 FFIV shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 987 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 388 $402.57 $156.2K
S Open-market sale 599 $405.92 $243.1K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 453 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 534 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Werner Edward Cooper (Chief Financial Officer) Shares: 599 Est. Value: $243.1K
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-08-04

FFIV insider OKEKE ANGELIQUE M (EVP, General Counsel) sold 515 shares (~$208.3K)

OKEKE ANGELIQUE M, listed as EVP, General Counsel at F5, INC., reported an open-market sale of 515 FFIV shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 1,060 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 415 $402.57 $167.1K
S Open-market sale 515 $404.49 $208.3K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 113 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 375 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 238 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 334 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: OKEKE ANGELIQUE M (EVP, General Counsel) Shares: 515 Est. Value: $208.3K
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-08-04

FFIV insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

MONTOYA MICHAEL F (Chief Technology Ops Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 2,136 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 840 $402.57 $338.2K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 1,602 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 534 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: MONTOYA MICHAEL F (Chief Technology Ops Officer) Shares: 2,976
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-08-04

FFIV insider Maddison John Anthony (Chief Product Mkting Officer) sold 1,000 shares (~$405.9K)

Maddison John Anthony, listed as Chief Product Mkting Officer at F5, INC., reported an open-market sale of 1,000 FFIV shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 454 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 250 $402.57 $100.6K
S Open-market sale 1,000 $405.85 $405.9K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 454 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Maddison John Anthony (Chief Product Mkting Officer) Shares: 1,000 Est. Value: $405.9K
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-08-04

FFIV insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Locoh-Donou Francois (Director, President, CEO & Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 6,233 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 2,451 $402.57 $986.7K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 2,113 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 1,597 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 2,523 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Locoh-Donou Francois (Director, President, CEO & Director) Shares: 8,684
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-08-04

FFIV insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

FOUNTAIN THOMAS DEAN (EVP Global Services & Strategy) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 2,700 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 1,492 $402.57 $600.6K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 950 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 708 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 1,042 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: FOUNTAIN THOMAS DEAN (EVP Global Services & Strategy) Shares: 4,192
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-08-04

FFIV insider ANAND KUNAL (Chief Technology Officer) sold 392 shares (~$158.6K)

ANAND KUNAL, listed as Chief Technology Officer at F5, INC., reported an open-market sale of 392 FFIV shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 1,290 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 506 $402.57 $203.7K
S Open-market sale 392 $404.63 $158.6K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 622 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Unit 668 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: ANAND KUNAL (Chief Technology Officer) Shares: 392 Est. Value: $158.6K
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-08-03

FFIV insider MEHTA NIKHIL RAMESH (Director) sold 4,000 shares (~$1.56M)

MEHTA NIKHIL RAMESH, listed as Director at F5, INC., reported an open-market sale of 4,000 FFIV shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
S Open-market sale 943 $387.07 $365.0K
S Open-market sale 717 $388.10 $278.3K
S Open-market sale 692 $388.68 $269.0K
S Open-market sale 992 $390.07 $386.9K
S Open-market sale 458 $390.93 $179.0K
S Open-market sale 198 $391.72 $77.6K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: MEHTA NIKHIL RAMESH (Director) Shares: 4,000 Est. Value: $1.56M
Proposed Insider Sales 4 · Form 144

A Form 144 is a notice of intent to sell restricted or control securities. It is not a record that anything was sold. F5, Inc. has 4 such notices in this period.

The distinction matters because a Form 144 is frequently reported as though it were a completed insider sale. The filer may sell all of the shares covered, some of them, or none at all, and there is no obligation to update the notice either way. A sale that is actually executed by an officer or director shows up separately on a Form 4, which is the filing to check before treating a proposed sale as a real one.

Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-09-14

FFIV Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by MICHAEL MONTOYA (4,426 shares) ~$1.82M

MICHAEL MONTOYA filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell FFIV (F5, INC.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: MICHAEL MONTOYA Shares: 4,426 Est. Value: $1.82M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-09-14

FFIV Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by JOHN MADDISON (204 shares) ~$84.0K

JOHN MADDISON filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell FFIV (F5, INC.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: JOHN MADDISON Shares: 204 Est. Value: $84.0K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-08-05

FFIV Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by FRANCOIS LOCOH-DONOU (3,782 shares) ~$1.56M

FRANCOIS LOCOH-DONOU filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell FFIV (F5, INC.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: FRANCOIS LOCOH-DONOU Shares: 3,782 Est. Value: $1.56M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-08-05

FFIV Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by THOMAS FOUNTAIN (1,208 shares) ~$498.0K

THOMAS FOUNTAIN filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell FFIV (F5, INC.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: THOMAS FOUNTAIN Shares: 1,208 Est. Value: $498.0K
Periodic Reports 1 · Forms 10-K and 10-Q

The periodic reports are where the audited and reviewed financial statements live. This period contains 1 quarterly report (10-Q) for F5, Inc.

The two are not equivalent in weight. A 10-K is audited by an external firm and includes the full risk factor disclosure, business description and management discussion; a 10-Q is unaudited, reviewed rather than examined, and much shorter. When a figure in a quarterly report is later revised, the annual report is usually where the correction appears.

An amended report — 10-K/A or 10-Q/A — restates or corrects something in the original filing, and is worth reading against the version it replaces.

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-08-06

FFIV filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

F5, INC. filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

How we classify F5, Inc.'s filings

Straight from EDGAR

Each displayed record links to an original source document. StrongBuyAnalytics provides navigation and brief excerpts or summaries, not the filing itself. Parsing may omit context or contain errors, so read the original document in full.

Transaction codes, not guesswork

The nature shown on each insider filing comes from the transaction code the filer entered on the form itself — P for an open-market purchase, A for a compensation award, F for shares withheld to pay tax, M for an option exercise. Where one filing contains several codes, the transaction table lists them line by line.

Why the distinction matters

Insider activity is routinely summarised as buying or selling, which flattens together decisions that mean very different things. Shares withheld for tax on a vesting grant are an automatic administrative step; shares bought on the open market are someone committing their own money at the current price.

What this page does not tell you

A filing records what happened, not why. Form 4 does not always disclose whether a sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, and no single filing is a basis for a decision on FFIV. Read these alongside the fundamentals rather than in isolation.

Frequently Asked Questions — FFIV SEC Filings

What SEC filings does F5, Inc. submit to the SEC?

F5, Inc. (FFIV) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about FFIV?

A Form 4 for FFIV discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the source-reported date, number of shares, price, and updated ownership. These facts do not establish motive or predict future returns.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from F5, Inc.?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for FFIV?

The 10-K is F5, Inc.'s annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all FFIV SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical F5, Inc. filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for FFIV. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does F5, Inc. file with the SEC?

F5, Inc. files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling FFIV shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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