AKAM - NASDAQ
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
$160.36
+0.025%Akamai Technologies, Inc. provides cloud services for securing, delivering, and optimizing content and business applications over the internet in the United States and internationally. The company offers cloud solutions to keep infrastructure, websites, applications, application programming interfaces, and users safe from various cyberattacks and online threats while enhancing performance. It also provides web and mobile performance solutions to enable dynamic websites and applications; media delivery solutions, including video streaming and video player services, game and software delivery, broadcast operations, authoritative domain name system, resolution, and data and analytics; and edge compute solutions to enable developers to deploy and distribute code at the edge. In addition, the company offers carrier offerings, including cybersecurity protection, parental controls, DNS infrastructure and content delivery solutions; and an array of service and support to assist customers with integrating, configuring, optimizing, and managing its offerings. It sells its solutions through direct sales and service organizations, as well as through various channel partners. Akamai Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotAkamai Technologies, Inc. Street Expectations Map
Wall Street analysts project that AKAM stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 158.31, with estimates ranging from a low of 76.00 to a high of 195.00.
The consensus 1-year price target stands at 158.31, with estimates ranging from a low of 76.00 to a high of 195.00.
Analyst Consensus Analysis
Upside Potential
Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.
Analyst Agreement
High uncertainty. Very wide target spread indicates significant disagreement among analysts—major valuation uncertainty or transformation underway.
Risk-Reward Profile
Unfavorable risk-reward. Downside risk exceeds upside potential. Consider defensive positioning or alternative opportunities.
Analyst Conviction
High uncertainty: Wide dispersion indicates analysts struggle to agree on valuation—proceed with caution and independent analysis.
Market Sentiment Insight
Extreme uncertainty: Massive dispersion in price targets reflects fundamental disagreement on business trajectory. This could signal transformation, disruption, or complex valuation—requires deep sector expertise and contrarian mindset.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue
Forward Growth Analysis
Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Key Insight
Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Key Insight
Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Key Insight
Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA
Forward Growth Analysis
Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Key Insight
Well-supported growth expectations: Strong analyst coverage combined with positive growth projections provides confidence in forward outlook.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense
Forward Growth Analysis
Declining expectations indicate headwinds—investigate whether temporary or structural issues.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $365K and sold $14.76M worth of AKAM shares, resulting in $14.40M of net selling activity.
3 Months
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0.00
43.7K
4.57M
-4.6M
-$4.57M
3-6 Months
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0.00
68.3K
6.70M
-6.7M
-$6.70M
6-9 Months
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26.9K
2.32M
-2.3M
-$2.32M
9-12 Months
5.1K
364.98K
15.3K
1.18M
-811K
-$811K
Top Buyers
Hesse Daniel
Director
$217K
Leighton F Thomson
Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer
$148K
Top Sellers
Karon Adam
Officer: Coo & Gm Edge Technology Group
$2.57M
Sundaram Mani
Officer: Evp And Gm Security
$1.99M
Joseph Paul C
Officer: Evp - Global Sales
$1.98M
Blumofe Robert
Officer: Chief Technology Officer
$1.77M
Mcgowan Edward J
Officer: Chief Financial Officer
$1.56M
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $14.40M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
5 insider sellers vs. 2 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
Insider Activity Insight
Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.
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Research Paths
Snapshot
Start with context, operating signals, and key market metrics.
Value Model
Stress test fair value across bear, base, and bull assumptions.
Statements
Validate revenue quality, margins, and balance sheet durability.
Earnings Call
Read management commentary and compare it with reported outcomes.
Dividends
Check payout sustainability and long-term distribution behavior.
Analyst Expectations
Review consensus spread and where estimate risk is concentrated.