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AKAM Stock Forecast: Akamai Technologies, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Sept 2026
$105
−1.20% on the day

The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Akamai Technologies, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $155 — +47.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 45 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$15.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
45 / 100
Median analyst target
$155
Analysts covering
25
Revenue$1.1B+5.4% y/y
Operating income$83.9M
Net income$79.4M
Free cash flow$100.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.1%
1M
−14.7%
YTD
+20.6%
1Y
+36.3%
From 52W high
−34.7%
From 52W low
+46.2%
$72
$161
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AKAM stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Akamai Technologies, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Sept 2026
45 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
96
Momentum
78
Revisions
64
Value
52
Accruals
49
Quality
47
Growth
38
Issuance
33
Size
12

Volatility (96): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (33): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (12): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

AKAM stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AKAM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$150$200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AKAMHigh $195Median $155Low $93

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says25 analysts
15 Buy9 Hold1 Sell
Low $93Median $155High $195

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +47.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$160 → $122
1 Sept 2026Piper SandlerUpgradeOverweight$140 → $125
13 Aug 2026JP MorganUpgradeNeutral$132 → $158
13 Aug 2026JP MorganUpgradeNeutral—
10 Aug 2026HSBCDowngradeHold$171 → $123
10 Aug 2026HSBCDowngradeHold—
10 Aug 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
10 Aug 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$175 → $140
7 Aug 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral$150 → $140
7 Aug 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
7 Aug 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$181 → $190
7 Aug 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
7 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$156 → $140
7 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
7 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$150 → $135
7 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
7 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
7 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$135 → $140
7 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
7 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$125 → $143

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AKAM appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

AKAM vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Akamai Technologies, Inc. returned +36.3% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

AKAM vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AKAMS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

AKAM analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.3%
Analysts raising
8
Analysts cutting
10
Fundamentals

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
38.1×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.5×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / book
3.2×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
19.5×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.4%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−23.4%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Gross margin
55.8%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.6%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Net margin
9.5%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.9%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.5%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Akamai Technologies, Inc. has a market value of $15.1B and an enterprise value of $21.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.3B. The latest quarter grew 5.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $411.0M, a 9.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.78.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $629.9M, after $326.2M of capital spending.

  • Akamai Technologies, Inc. spent $615.7M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 143.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 38.1×; forward P/E: 14.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Akamai Technologies, Inc. employs 11,000 people — $393K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 6 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

AKAM vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Infrastructure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AKAMAkamai Technologies, Inc.$15.1B
45
CHKPCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd.$14.3B
46
DOCNDigitalOcean Holdings, Inc.$13.1B
54
GDDYGoDaddy, Inc.$12.8B
92
NTNXNutanix, Inc.$18.4B
67
GENGen Digital, Inc.$18.9B
95
RBRKRubrik, Inc.$19.4B
58

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Akamai Technologies, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest AKAM news & analysis

Tuesday's First Moves: MSFT & CRWD PT Hikes, AKAM Upgrade

Schwab Network · 1 Sept 2026neutral

In Tuesday's first movers coverage on Schwab Network, analysts raised price targets for Microsoft (MSFT) and CrowdStrike (CRWD), with BofA boosting Microsoft's target and Truist sharing a bullish view on CrowdStrike. The segment also referenced an upgrade for Akamai (AKAM).

Why it matters — The AKAM upgrade referenced in the segment signals renewed analyst attention on the company that a stock-research reader would want to track.

Implied Volatility Surging for Akamai Stock Options

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports that implied volatility is surging for Akamai (AKAM) stock options, drawing attention to movements in the options market. The report advises investors to pay close attention to AKAM stock based on recent options activity.

Why it matters — A spike in implied volatility signals heightened market uncertainty and trader activity around AKAM, which could warrant closer monitoring by existing shareholders.

Akamai Announces Strategic Alliance with Deloitte Canada to Help Organizations Achieve Platform-Based Resilience Against AI-Accelerated Cyberthreats

GlobeNewsWire · 25 Aug 2026positive

Akamai announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte Canada to help organizations build platform-based resilience against AI-accelerated cyberthreats. The alliance combines Deloitte Canada's cybersecurity advisory and managed services with Akamai's security capabilities.

Why it matters — The alliance expands Akamai's reach into the enterprise consulting and managed-security channel through a major global partner, potentially broadening adoption of its security platform.

AKAM Rides on Strength in Cloud Infrastructure Segment: Will It Last?

Zacks Investment Research · 24 Aug 2026positive

Akamai is benefiting from solid demand in its Cloud Infrastructure Services segment, which generated $99 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2026, up 39% year over year. The report highlights this growth while questioning whether the segment's momentum can be sustained.

Why it matters — For AKAM watchers, the strong revenue growth in the Cloud Infrastructure Services segment signals a key driver of the company's performance worth monitoring.

Akamai Named a Microsegmentation Leader

GlobeNewsWire · 18 Aug 2026positive

Akamai was named a leader in microsegmentation, according to a report cited by GlobeNewsWire. The report notes that microsegmentation is providing value in more security contexts.

Why it matters — This recognition highlights Akamai's standing in the security segment, which is relevant to investors tracking its product portfolio.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AKAM stock

What is the AKAM stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Akamai Technologies, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $155, with estimates ranging from $93 to $195. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AKAM stock a buy right now?

Of the 25 analysts covering Akamai Technologies, Inc., 15 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Akamai Technologies, Inc. 45 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AKAM?

As at 5 Sept 2026, Akamai Technologies, Inc. ranks 45 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (96 of 100).

Will AKAM stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +47.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Akamai Technologies, Inc. 45 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AKAM stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Akamai Technologies, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AKAM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $93 to $195 over the next 12 months.

How has AKAM stock performed over the past year?

Akamai Technologies, Inc. returned +36.3% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Akamai Technologies, Inc. do?

Akamai Technologies Inc. is a cybersecurity and cloud computing company that provides security, delivery, and cloud infrastructure solutions for businesses worldwide.

What is the latest news on AKAM?

The most recent item we track (Schwab Network, 1 Sept 2026): "Tuesday's First Moves: MSFT & CRWD PT Hikes, AKAM Upgrade". In Tuesday's first movers coverage on Schwab Network, analysts raised price targets for Microsoft (MSFT) and CrowdStrike (CRWD), with BofA boosting Microsoft's target and Truist sharing a bullish view on CrowdStrike. The segment also referenced an upgrade for Akamai (AKAM).

Company

About Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Akamai Technologies Inc. is a cybersecurity and cloud computing company that provides security, delivery, and cloud infrastructure solutions for businesses worldwide. Its services help organizations protect websites, applications, APIs, and digital traffic from attacks while improving performance, reliability, and scalability. Akamai’s platform supports web and mobile application security, bot and abuse protection, API security, content delivery, media streaming, and cloud compute services. The company also offers tools for traffic management, application load balancing, and edge computing, serving enterprises across industries such as media, e-commerce, financial services, software, and the public sector. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Akamai plays a significant role in helping companies build, secure, and accelerate digital experiences over the internet.

CEO Dr. F. Thomson Leighton · 11,000 employees · United States · https://www.akamai.com