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Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM) Stock

Akamai Technologies Inc. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM), a prominent company in the trade & services sector within the services-business services, nec industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NASDAQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $80.75. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $67.51 and $106.80. This places the current price at 75.6% of its 52-week high and 19.6% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 2,284,958. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US00971T1016.

Market Cap

$11.33B

52-Week High

$106.80

-24.39% from high

52-Week Low

$67.51

+19.61% from low

Avg Daily Volume

2,284,958

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

26.71

Above market average

Forward P/E

12.89

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

1.11

Reasonably valued

Price to Book

2.47

EV/EBITDA

11.56

EPS (TTM)

$2.98

Price to Sales

2.82

Beta

0.77

Less volatile than market

How is AKAM valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Akamai Technologies Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 26.71, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 12.89 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 1.11 indicates reasonable value when growth is considered.
What is AKAM's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.77, Akamai Technologies Inc. is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 2.47 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

11.30%

Operating Margin

15.30%

Return on Equity

9.82%

Return on Assets

3.92%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

2.90%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-26.10%

How profitable and efficient is AKAM's business model?
Akamai Technologies Inc. achieves a profit margin of 11.30%, meaning it retains $11.30 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 15.30% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 9.82% and ROA at 3.92%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are AKAM's recent growth trends?
Akamai Technologies Inc.'s revenue grew by 2.90% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings decreased by 26.10% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

142.34M

Book Value/Share

$31.38

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is AKAM's market capitalization and position?
Akamai Technologies Inc. has a market capitalization of $11.33B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 142.34M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does AKAM's price compare to its book value?
Akamai Technologies Inc.'s book value per share is $31.38, while the current stock price is $80.75, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 2.57. This reasonable premium to book value suggests the market values the company's earnings power and intangible assets appropriately. Most profitable companies trade between 1-3x book value. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$100.33

24.25% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

2

Buy

12

Hold

8

Sell

0

Strong Sell

1

How reliable are analyst predictions for AKAM?
23 analysts cover AKAM with 61% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $100.33 implies 24.2% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on AKAM?
Current analyst recommendations:2 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 8 Hold, 01 Strong Sell. The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 04:41 AM

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