Strong Start to Fiscal Year 2025
Akamai reported first-quarter revenue of $1.015 billion, up 3% year-over-year as reported and 4% in constant currency. Non-GAAP EPS was $1.07, up 4% year-over-year and 6% in constant currency, exceeding the high end of guidance.
Security and Compute Growth
Combined revenue from security and compute accounted for 69% of total revenue in Q1, growing 10% year-over-year as reported and 11% in constant currency. Security solutions, including Guardicore and API security, showed strong demand and growth.
Successful Customer Acquisitions and Partnerships
Akamai secured several large contracts and competitive takeaways for its Guardicore solution, including major financial institutions and government agencies. The company also signed contracts for API security with notable firms across various sectors.
Recognition and Awards
Akamai was named a leader in the Forrester Wave Web Application Firewall report and won a global Infosec Award for its API security solution at the RSA Security Conference.
Cloud Computing Momentum
Cloud computing revenue grew by 14% year-over-year, with significant deals signed, including a global live streaming service and a major cybersecurity provider. Akamai was named an emerging leader for GenAI specialized infrastructure by Gartner.