F5 Inc. beat earnings estimates in Q1 2026, citing strong demand for AI and cloud security, and raised its full-year outlook.

F5 Inc. reported stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 results, with non-GAAP EPS of $4.45, beating estimates by $0.82, and revenue of $822.47 million, surpassing forecasts. The company attributed gains to rising demand for its security and application delivery solutions, driven by AI and hybrid multicloud trends. Systems revenue surged 37% while services grew 4%, though software revenue declined 8%. F5 raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance to $15.65–$16.05 and updated revenue growth outlook to 5%–6%, citing sustained momentum. Its stock rose after hours.