Stock-Based Compensation for F5 (FFIV)
Stock-Based Compensation for F5 (FFIV): headline value $242.70M · YoY +5.7%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

FFIV
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Latest period
$242.70M
YoY change
+5.7%
5Y CAGR
+2.8%
Peak year (2022)
$249.22M
Latest annual
$231.49M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for F5 (FFIV) from 1998 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for F5 (FFIV) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $231.49M | +5.7% | ||
| 2024 | $219.11M | -7.4% | ||
| 2023 | $236.65M | -5.0% | ||
| 2022 | $249.22M | +2.4% | ||
| 2021 | $243.28M | +20.5% | ||
| 2020 | $201.95M | +24.0% | ||
| 2019 | $162.91M | +3.2% | ||
| 2018 | $157.85M | -10.0% | ||
| 2017 | $175.33M | +11.8% | ||
| 2016 | $156.76M | +7.7% | ||
| 2015 | $145.55M | +14.5% | ||
| 2014 | $127.16M | +22.0% | ||
| 2013 | $104.21M | +9.3% | ||
| 2012 | $95.35M | +6.2% | ||
| 2011 | $89.75M | +26.8% | ||
| 2010 | $70.77M | +26.2% | ||
| 2009 | $56.06M | -7.5% | ||
| 2008 | $60.58M | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2004 | $10,000 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2002 | $443,000 | -83.1% | ||
| 2001 | $2.63M | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from F5's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of F5 (FFIV) stock-based compensation is $231.49M – grew 5.7% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, F5 stock-based compensation compounded at +2.8% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
$249.22M stands as the all-time-high annual stock-based compensation, posted in 2022, against a low of $0 during 1998.
F5 (FFIV) sits 7th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $4.01B.
F5 Stock-Based Compensation by Year
F5 Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $231.49M
F5 stock-based compensation in 2025 was $231.49M, grew 5.7% from 2024.
F5 Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $219.11M
F5 stock-based compensation in 2024 was $219.11M, declined 7.4% below 2023.
F5 Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $236.65M
F5 stock-based compensation in 2023 was $236.65M, declined 5.0% below 2022.
F5 Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $249.22M
F5 stock-based compensation in 2022 was $249.22M, edged up 2.4% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
F5 Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $243.28M
F5 stock-based compensation in 2021 was $243.28M.
See more financial history for F5 (FFIV).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as F5, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is F5's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for F5 (FFIV) is $242.70M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has F5 stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
F5 (FFIV) stock-based compensation changed +5.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of F5 stock-based compensation?
F5 (FFIV) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +2.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did F5 stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
F5 stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $249.22M in 2022.
What was F5 stock-based compensation in 2024?
F5 (FFIV) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $219.11M.
What was F5 stock-based compensation in 2025?
F5 (FFIV) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $231.49M.
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