Akamai Technologies (AKAM) stock
Information Technology · Internet Services & Infrastructure
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) is an Internet Services & Infrastructure company in the Information Technology sector, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. As of October 23, 2026, AKAM closed at $93.53, a market capitalization of $13.44 billion, the 465th largest company in the S&P 500. The stock trades at 33.9x trailing earnings and 13.7x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +25.4% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -2.8% a year
- 52-week range: $70.82 – $165.45
- FI Handbook report card: A- across 5 metrics
- 75th largest of 75 Information Technology stocks in the S&P 500
AKAM price chart
1Y price change: +25.4% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKAM | -21.0% | +7.2% | +25.4% | -3.3% | -2.8% | +5.0% | -1.6% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1999.
AKAM key statistics
- Market cap
- $13.4B
- #465 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 33.9x
- Forward P/E
- 13.7x
- EPS (TTM)
- —
- Revenue (TTM)
- —
- Free cash flow
- $629.9M
- Gross margin
- —
- Operating margin
- —
- Return on equity
- —
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- $70.82 – $165.45
- Beta
- —
- Price / sales
- —
- EV / EBITDA
- —
- Debt / equity
- —
- Employees
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AKAM report card
A-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth——
- Gross margin——
- Operating margin——
- FCF margin——
- Return on equity——
- Net debt / EBITDA0.0xA
- Forward P/E13.7xA
- PEG ratio1.7xC
- Shareholder yield6.0%A
- Share count change / yr-2.3%A
Akamai Technologies financials
Revenue went from $2.3B in fiscal 2016 to $4.2B in fiscal 2025, growing 6.7% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $2.9B | $3.2B | $3.5B | $3.6B | $3.8B | $4.0B | $4.2B |
| Gross profit | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $2.1B | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.3B | $2.4B | $2.5B |
| Operating income | $466.5M | $314.3M | $362.5M | $548.9M | $658.5M | $783.1M | $676.3M | $637.3M | $533.4M | $566.9M |
| Net income | $320.7M | $222.8M | $298.4M | $478.0M | $557.1M | $651.6M | $523.7M | $547.6M | $504.9M | $452.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.82 | $1.29 | $1.76 | $2.90 | $3.37 | $3.93 | $3.26 | $3.52 | $3.27 | $3.07 |
| Free cash flow | $690.9M | $546.8M | $790.7M | $698.6M | $700.7M | $1.1B | $1.0B | $890.5M | $1.1B | $1.0B |
| Buybacks | $373.8M | $361.2M | $750.0M | $334.5M | $193.6M | $522.3M | $608.0M | $654.0M | $557.5M | $800.0M |
| Diluted shares | 176.2M | 172.7M | 169.2M | 164.6M | 165.2M | 165.8M | 160.5M | 155.4M | 154.3M | 147.0M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into AKAM?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $13.4B and $629.9M of trailing free cash flow, Akamai Technologies needs to grow free cash flow about 12.2% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 7.6% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 30.5x vs. median 34.2x (10th–90th percentile 24.4x–52.0x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
AKAM analyst price targets
24 analysts' average 12-month target is $154.96 (+66% vs. $93.53). Targets range from $93.00 to $225.00. 63% rate it a buy.
AKAM earnings
Next report: November 5, 2026. Akamai Technologies has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $1.1B (+5% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $1.58 | $1.59 | +0.8% |
| May 7, 2026 | $1.60 | $1.61 | +0.3% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $1.75 | $1.84 | +5.1% |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $1.64 | $1.86 | +13.7% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $1.53 | $1.73 | +13.2% |
| May 8, 2025 | $1.57 | $1.70 | +8.6% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $1.52 | $1.66 | +9.0% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $1.59 | $1.59 | +0.0% |
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AKAM news
- As the Order Book Swells, Akamai Stock Is Positioned for Growth Acceleration · Oct 23, 2026
- Is Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Stock A Bargain Or Fully Priced? · Oct 23, 2026
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- Raymond James Just Upgraded Akamai Stock. Here's Why. · Oct 20, 2026
AKAM stock FAQ
What is AKAM's market cap?
Akamai Technologies's market capitalization is $13.44 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 465th in the S&P 500.
What is AKAM's P/E ratio?
AKAM trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.9x and a forward P/E of 13.7x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 34.2x.
Does AKAM pay a dividend?
No. Akamai Technologies does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
How much has AKAM stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, AKAM returned +25.4% over one year, -2.8% a year over five years, +5.0% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is AKAM stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Akamai Technologies must grow free cash flow about 12% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 8% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the AKAM price target?
24 analysts cover AKAM with an average 12-month price target of $154.96, +66% from the current price. 62% of them rate it a buy.
When does AKAM report earnings?
Akamai Technologies is expected to report earnings on November 5, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology