As F5 Inc (Symbol: FFIV) surges above the average analyst 12-month target price of $191.44 to trade at $193.30/share, analysts face a critical juncture. When a stock hits or surpasses a target, analysts stand at a crossroads. Do they downgrade based on valuation concerns, or do they recalibrate their target upwards? Their decision hinges not only on stock metrics but also on the pulse of business fundamentals propelling the stock higher.
Within the Zacks coverage universe, 9 diverse analyst targets contribute to the $191.44 average for F5 Inc. However, this is merely a statistical figure. Analysts hold varying opinions: one sets a modest $160.00 target, while another shoots for a lofty $220.00. The standard deviation stands at $17.72.
Examining the average price target for FFIV seeks to harness the collective wisdom of multiple minds, rather than relying solely on individual expert predictions. With FFIV surpassing the $191.44/share average target, investors receive a signal to re-evaluate the company. They must ponder whether $191.44 marks a mere checkpoint towards a loftier goal, or if the stock’s valuation has stretched thin, prompting a cautious approach.
| Recent FFIV Analyst Ratings Breakdown | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| » | Current | 1 Month Ago | 2 Months Ago | 3 Months Ago |
| Strong buy ratings: | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Buy ratings: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold ratings: | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Sell ratings: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong sell ratings: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average rating: | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.86 | 2.86 |
The average rating in the table varies from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell). This data is sourced from Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com. Access the latest Zacks research report on FFIV for free.
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