FFIV technical analysis

FFIV Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 4, 2026

Market

NASDAQ (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 3, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

FFIV Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
FFIV
Market
NASDAQ
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 3, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series406.35August 3, 2026-Verified
Verification series406.37August 3, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

FFIV Technical Analysis Summary

FFIV (F5, Inc.) keeps a bullish long-term technical structure while it digests a sharp short-term pullback. The weekly trend remains up with price at 402.57 above SMA20 (360.11), SMA50 (312.43) and SMA200 (225.34), and the rising SMA200 confirms a durable multi-year uptrend. On the daily chart the stock retreated from the July high near 435.00, slipping below SMA20 (409.04) but holding above SMA50 (401.49) and SMA200 (311.30). Daily RSI14 at 51.96 has returned to neutral after the pullback, while weekly RSI14 at 64.18 has cooled from overbought. The daily MACD histogram is negative at -1.90, signaling short-term momentum has turned down, although the weekly MACD histogram remains positive at 1.98. The rebound on August 3 on above-average volume shows buying interest near the SMA50 zone. Key support sits at 366.93 (20-day low) and 340.69 (60-day low), with resistance at 435.00 (52-week high). A reclaim of SMA20 followed by a break above 435.00 would signal the uptrend resuming; a loss of 366.93 would shift the picture to range-bound or corrective.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 3, 2026)

Trend
Mixed. Price at 406.35 is below SMA20 (409.04) after falling from the 435.00 high, but it remains above SMA50 (401.49) and SMA200 (311.30). The bullish SMA alignment built during the advance since May 2026 was broken at the 20-day level, leaving near-term direction unresolved within a larger uptrend.
Momentum
Neutral. RSI14 at 51.96 is back near the 50 midline after the pullback from overbought levels. MACD (-0.85) is below the signal line (1.05) with a negative histogram at -1.90, showing short-term momentum has rolled over while the longer-term trend stays up.
Volatility
Moderate to elevated. ATR14 at 16.26 (4.00% of price) reflects wider daily swings around the pullback. Bollinger Bands (381.91 to 436.17) are wide, with price trading near the middle band after spending time in the upper half earlier in the advance.
Volume
Above average. Latest volume of 1,040,700 is 153.5% of the 20-period average (677,940), showing higher participation on the August 3 rebound.

Assessment

The daily chart is in a corrective phase within a longer uptrend. Price closed below SMA20 but held above SMA50, and the above-average volume rebound on August 3 indicates buyers defended support. A sustained move back above SMA20 (409.04) would improve the near-term outlook, while a close below SMA50 (401.49) would open the path toward the 20-day low at 366.93.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Bullish. Price at 402.57 is above SMA20 (360.11), SMA50 (312.43) and SMA200 (225.34). All three averages are in bullish alignment with SMA200 rising, confirming a durable long-term uptrend that remains intact after the pullback.
Momentum
Positive but cooling. RSI14 at 64.18 has eased out of overbought territory after the strong rally. MACD (31.69) is above the signal line (29.71) with a positive histogram at 1.98, confirming momentum on the longer timeframe is still constructive.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 27.87 (6.92% of price) reflects the wide weekly ranges that accompanied both the advance toward 435.00 and the subsequent pullback.
Volume
Above average. Weekly volume of 5,560,900 is 159.8% of the 20-week average (3,479,340), with higher participation during the recent volatility.

Assessment

The weekly chart confirms the long-term uptrend, with price well above rising moving averages and the SMA200 sloping upward. The pullback from the 435.00 high has cooled weekly RSI from overbought to 64.18 while the MACD histogram stays positive. As long as price holds above SMA20 (360.11), the weekly structure favors higher prices over time.

Key indicators

FFIV Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)51.9664.18
MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.85 / 1.05 / -1.9031.69 / 29.71 / 1.98
ATR (14)16.26 (4.00%)27.87 (6.92%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)381.91 - 436.17264.75 - 455.48
SMA (20)409.04360.11
SMA (50)401.49312.43
SMA (200)311.30225.34

Price structure

FFIV Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price406.35402.57
1-Period Return+0.94%+2.64%
5-Period Return-0.39%+2.04%
20-Period Return-3.03%+39.15%
60-Period Return+19.16%+36.27%
252-Period Return+29.65%+99.90%
52-Week Low223.76223.76
52-Week High435.00435.00
52-Week Position86.44%84.65%

Key levels

FFIV Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High435.00435.00
20-Period Low366.93277.18
60-Period High435.00435.00
60-Period Low340.69223.76

Scenarios

FFIV Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price reclaims and holds above SMA20 (409.04) on the daily chart, then breaks above the 435.00 high on rising volume, resuming the uptrend.

Invalidation

Price closes below SMA50 (401.49) and the 20-day low at 366.93.

What to watch

Daily RSI moving back above 60; sustained closes above SMA20; weekly MACD histogram expanding.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price oscillates between the 20-day low at 366.93 and the 52-week high at 435.00 as the stock consolidates the strong rally.

Invalidation

A decisive close beyond either boundary with increasing volume.

What to watch

Daily RSI staying between 40 and 60; volume returning toward average; price holding above SMA50.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the 20-day low at 366.93, followed by a move toward the 60-day low at 340.69.

Invalidation

Price reclaims and holds above SMA20 (409.04).

What to watch

Closes below SMA50 and SMA20; rising downside volume; weekly MACD histogram turning negative.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 3, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 3, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 4, 2026.