NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired F5, Inc. ("F5†or the "Company†) (NASDAQ:FFIV) securities during the period of October 28, 2024 through October 27, 2025, inclusive ("the Class Period†). If you suffered a loss on your F5 investments, you have until February 17, 2026 to request lead plaintiff appointment. For more information: [CONTACT THE FIRM IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS] [LEARN MORE ABOUT TH ...

Core Viewpoint - F5, Inc. experienced a significant decline in share price following disappointing Q4 2025 results and guidance, attributed in part to a cybersecurity breach discovered in August 2025 [1][5][6]. Financial Performance - F5 reported Q4 and FY 2025 results, with a revenue growth guidance for 2026 projected at only 0% to 4%, a stark contrast to the 10% growth in 2025 [5]. - The share price fell by $22.83 (-7.8%) on October 28, 2025, resulting in a loss of over $1.3 billion in shareholder value [1][6]. Cybersecurity Incident - The company disclosed on October 15, 2025, that a sophisticated nation-state threat actor had maintained long-term access to its systems, leading to a share price drop of $47.82 (-13.9%) over two trading days [4][6]. - The investigation by Hagens Berman focuses on the timing and adequacy of F5's disclosures regarding the cybersecurity incident and its impact on business operations [2][3][7]. Market Reaction - The market reacted negatively to the news of the cybersecurity breach and subsequent financial guidance, indicating potential delays in customer approvals and projects [6][5]. - Hagens Berman has initiated an investigation into whether F5 timely reported the breach to investors, urging affected shareholders to come forward [2][7].

Core Viewpoint - F5 forecasts annual revenue below Wall Street estimates due to a recent systems breach that raises concerns over demand for its services [1][3] Group 1: Financial Forecast - F5 anticipates full-year revenue growth of 0% to 4%, which is below the average analyst estimate of 4.8% [4] - The first-quarter revenue forecast is between $730 million to $780 million, also below the estimates of $791 million [4] Group 2: Security Incident Impact - The company disclosed that hackers had "long-term, persistent access" to certain systems, including source code for a key cybersecurity service [2] - U.S. officials indicated that federal networks were targeted in the aftermath of the hack, prompting calls for immediate action [3] - F5 expects near-term disruption to sales cycles as customers focus on assessing and remediating their environments following the security incident [3] Group 3: Market Reaction - Shares of F5 fell 10% in after-hours trading, potentially erasing most of the stock's gains for the year [1]

Core Viewpoint - F5 forecasts annual revenue below Wall Street estimates due to a recent systems breach that may impact demand for its services [1][4] Group 1: Revenue Forecast - F5 anticipates full-year revenue growth of 0% to 4%, which is below the average analyst estimate of a 4.8% increase [4] - The company forecasts first-quarter revenue between $730 million and $780 million, also below the estimate of $791 million [5] Group 2: Impact of Security Breach - The recent breach allowed hackers to have "long-term, persistent access" to certain company systems, including source code for a key cybersecurity service [2] - U.S. officials indicated that federal networks were targeted in the aftermath of the hack, prompting calls for immediate action [2] - F5 expects near-term disruption to sales cycles as customers assess and remediate their environments following the security incident [3] - The breach primarily affected BIG-IP customers, with some needing to upgrade to the latest releases [3] - A small subset of customers experienced limited data exfiltration, but initial feedback suggested the data was not sensitive [4]

Core Insights - Major institutions, retailers, and large corporate entities are frequently announcing cybersecurity breaches that compromise client or customer data [1] Group 1 - The frequency of cybersecurity breaches is increasing among significant corporate players [1]