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AKAM Stock Chart & Stats
$115.37
-$3.05(-2.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$115.37
-$3.05(-2.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$69.78 - $165.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.37M
Average Volume (3M)3.67M
Market Cap
$16.75B
Enterprise Value$22.17K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.36B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.34B
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.3
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
1.7Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.84
Shares Outstanding145,385,450
10 Day Avg. Volume3,257,563
30 Day Avg. Volume3,665,532
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.07
Price to Book (P/B)2.55
Price to Sales (P/S)3.01
P/FCF Ratio18.14
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$158.44Price Target Upside37.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)6.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
CIS Growth And Multiyear BookingsLarge multiyear Cloud Infrastructure Services commitments (> $2.8B, incl. $600M) create durable multi-year revenue visibility, reduce renewal risk, and de-risk heavy upfront infrastructure spend by improving predictable demand and sign-to-revenue cadence over several quarters.
Recurring Security Revenue BaseConsistent security growth and a >$2.4B security revenue run-rate reflect durable subscription economics and high renewal propensity. This sticky, mission-critical product set supports margin stability, cross-sell into existing accounts, and predictable cashflows over the medium term.
Solid Cash Generation And LiquidityPositive operating cash flow (~$1.45B TTM), positive free cash flow (~$630M), and ~$4.6B of liquidity provide enduring financial flexibility to fund CapEx, service debt, and invest in CIS expansion without immediate refinancing pressure, underpinning strategic optionality.
Bears Say
Markedly Higher LeverageMaterial increase in debt to ~$9.34B and a ~2.0x debt/equity ratio meaningfully raises financial risk and limits flexibility. Elevated leverage heightens sensitivity to margin or cash-flow setbacks, constrains capital allocation choices, and increases reliance on operating performance to de‑lever.
Sustained Margin DeteriorationMaterial compression of gross and net margins versus historical levels signals structural pressure from mix shifts, higher depreciation and operating costs. Persistently lower margins reduce cash conversion, ROE and the firm's ability to absorb higher interest costs or fund aggressive reinvestment.
Heavy, Front‑loaded CapEx And GPU ConstraintsVery high near-term CapEx (Q3 guidance ~43–46% of revenue, ~40% FY) and sold‑out GPU capacity force heavy upfront investment and create timing risk for revenue recognition. This depresses near-term FCF and raises execution risk that could delay ROI on infrastructure spend.
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AKAM FAQ
What was Akamai Technologies’s price range in the past 12 months?
Akamai Technologies lowest stock price was $69.78 and its highest was $165.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Akamai Technologies’s market cap?
Akamai Technologies’s market cap is $16.75B.
When is Akamai Technologies’s upcoming earnings report date?
Akamai Technologies’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 95 days.
How were Akamai Technologies’s earnings last quarter?
Akamai Technologies released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.574 by $0.016.
Is Akamai Technologies overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Akamai Technologies’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Akamai Technologies pay dividends?
Akamai Technologies does not currently pay dividends.
What is Akamai Technologies’s EPS estimate?
Akamai Technologies’s EPS estimate is 1.7.
How many shares outstanding does Akamai Technologies have?
Akamai Technologies has 145,385,450 shares outstanding.
What happened to Akamai Technologies’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Akamai Technologies reported an EPS of $1.59 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.574. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Akamai Technologies?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AKAM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Akamai Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$158.44 (37.33% Upside)
$158.44 (37.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AKAM Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 88%
Bearish news 12%
Bearish news 12%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) is a leading global provider of cloud services, specializing in the secure delivery, optimization, and protection of online content and business applications across the internet. The company's primary focus involves offering sophisticated cloud-based solutions designed to shield digital infrastructure, websites, applications (including APIs), and end-users from a wide array of cyberattacks and online threats, all while simultaneously enhancing performance. Akamai further excels in accelerating web and mobile experiences, facilitating dynamic and highly responsive websites and applications. Its extensive media delivery offerings encompass seamless video streaming and player services, efficient game and software distribution, robust broadcast operations, authoritative Domain Name System (DNS) resolution, and comprehensive data analytics. Additionally, Akamai provides cutting-edge edge compute solutions, empowering developers to deploy and run their code directly at the network's edge for improved efficiency and reduced latency. The company also extends its expertise to telecommunications carriers, offering specialized services such as advanced cybersecurity protection, parental controls, resilient DNS infrastructure, and content delivery solutions. To ensure client success, Akamai offers a full suite of support services to assist with the seamless integration, configuration, optimization, and ongoing management of its diverse product portfolio. Akamai distributes its solutions through both its dedicated direct sales and service organizations and an extensive network of channel partners. Founded in 1998, Akamai Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
AKAM Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong strategic momentum driven by rapid CIS growth, sizable multiyear bookings (> $2.8B) including a $600M GPU deal, accelerating AI/edge positioning, and durable security demand (security revenue +10% YoY, >$2.4B expected in 2026). These positives were balanced against near-term pressures: a decline in delivery revenue, downward movement in non-GAAP net income/EPS year-over-year, heavy and front-loaded CapEx (Q3 guidance implies >40% of revenue), sold-out GPU capacity creating timing constraints, FX headwinds, and a temporary pause to buybacks. Management provided concrete guidance (Q3 and full-year) and a clear path to accelerated growth in 2027, signaling confidence in the long-term prospects despite near-term investment-driven margin pressure.View all AKAM earnings summariesAKAM Revenue Breakdown
53.31% Security
29.86% Delivery
16.83% Cloud computing
AKAM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$158.44
▲(37.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.13% Insiders
25.20% Mutual Funds
2.83% Other Institutional Investors
35.08% Public Companies and
Individual Investors