F5 Networks Inc. Profit Rises 7% In Q4

(RTTNews) - F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV) announced earnings for its fourth quarter that climbed from last year.

The company said its bottom line rose to $139.91 million, or $2.11 per share. This was up from $130.67 million, or $1.84 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.94 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 4.8% to $525.35 million. This was up from $501.30 million last year.

F5 Networks Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q4): $139.91 Mln. vs. $130.67 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 7.1% -EPS (Q4): $2.11 vs. $1.84 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 14.7% -Analysts Estimate: $1.94 -Revenue (Q4): $525.35 Mln vs. $501.30 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 4.8%

-Guidance: Next quarter EPS guidance: $1.92 - $1.95 Next quarter revenue guidance: $510 - $520 Mln