F5 saw an improvement in its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating Friday, from 94 to 96.
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The upgrade means the stock is now outpacing 96% of all other stocks in terms of key performance metrics and technical strength.
F5 is trading about 4% above a 290.34 entry from a cup with handle.
The stock has an 87 EPS Rating, which means its recent quarterly and annual earnings growth is outpacing 87% of all stocks.
Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of B shows moderate buying by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks.
The company posted an 18% earnings gain for Q2. That marks three straight reports with rising EPS growth. Revenue growth came in at 7%, down from 11% in the prior quarter. The company's next quarterly report is expected on or around Jul. 30.
F5 earns the No. 1 rank among its peers in the Internet-Networking Solutions industry group. Radcom and GDS Holdings ADR are also among the group's highest-rated stocks.
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