Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) fair value analysis
S&P 500 & Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
AKAM price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedAKAM is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $106.95
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $71.97–$161.14
- Market cap
- $15.4B
- From 52-week high
- -33.6%
- Shares outstanding
- 144M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #105 of 181
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. is a content delivery and cloud services company that provides technology solutions designed to help businesses optimize the performance, reliability, and security of their online services and applications. The company operates globally, serving customers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other international markets.
AKAM currently ranks #105 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 4 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $15.4B
- P/E (trailing)
- 18x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $4.32B
- Net margin
- 9.5%
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.95
- Gross margin
- 55.8%
- Debt / equity
- 1.97
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 4.6%
- Shares outstanding
- 144M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The lower-middle quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 34 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $108.75
- 200-day average
- $112.26
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-05 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 6 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▼ miss (-28.9%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+0.6%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+5.1%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+13.4%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+12.2%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+8.3%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+9.2%)
2024-09 ▬ met (0.0%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 15 buy · 8 hold · 1 sell (24 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $159
- Target vs last price
- +48.7%
What our data shows for AKAM
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for AKAM, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $71.97–$161.14.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 34.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for AKAM
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent AKAM news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for AKAM is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Akamai (AKAM) Shares Rise 2% Premarket After Raymond James Upgrade (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Akamai's premarket share increase follows a Raymond James upgrade, suggesting renewed analyst confidence in the company's prospects within the competitive technology sector. With TickrTrends currently assessing AKAM as fairly valued, investors monitoring the stock should watch whether this upgrade catalyzes sustained price movement that could shift the valuation assessment or if the gains represent a temporary reaction that reverts to the fair value range. The upgrade may indicate that analysts see value drivers that weren't fully reflected in AKAM's previous fair valuation status. - AKAM Upgraded by Raymond James -- Maintains Price Target at $170 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Raymond James' upgrade of Akamai Technologies reflects increased confidence in the company's business trajectory, which aligns with TickrTrends' assessment that AKAM is fairly valued at current levels. The maintained price target of 170 dollars suggests the analyst sees reasonable upside potential from typical trading ranges, though this upgrade warrants attention from valuation-focused investors regarding whether the market reprices the stock accordingly. Given AKAM's position as a Technology sector company, investors should monitor whether this analyst endorsement translates into broader market recognition or if the fair value designation holds as trading patterns evolve. - A Look at Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) After 4.9% Decline -- GF Value $111.11 vs Price $87.81 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-16)
TickrTrends take: Akamai Technologies trades at a significant discount to its GF Value estimate, suggesting the market is pricing the Technology sector company below its intrinsic value assessment. TickrTrends currently rates AKAM as fairly valued despite this gap, indicating the discount may reflect genuine business or market concerns rather than a pure valuation opportunity. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether AKAM's operational performance justifies the current market price or whether the gap to estimated fair value will eventually narrow.
More AKAM news
- Perplexity's SPACE AI Sandbox Launch Highlights Akamai Technologies' (AKAM) Role in AI Security Partnerships (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
- Is Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) a Bargain After 5.0% Drop? GF Value Says Undervalued (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
- Akamai Recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Platforms 2026 Vendor Assessment (manilatimes.net, 2026-10-12)
- Akamai’s (AKAM) Latest Move Has Jim Cramer Thinking Differently (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-05)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for AKAM showed movement this week despite the stock maintaining a fairly valued status. The DCF cross-check band shifted from showing no valuation signal to indicating overvalued territory, while the sector discount rank declined from 130th to 138th place among Technology sector companies.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — AKAM moved into a downtrend based on its 50/200-day moving average trend state this week, reversing from the previous uptrend, while its quality grade improved from D to C. The stock's sector discount rank improved to #133 from #143, and its valuation verdict shifted to Fairly valued from Overvalued, indicating a more attractive pricing relative to the Technology sector.
- 2026-10-06 — AKAM's valuation metrics shifted this week, with the stock's sector discount rank declining from 129 to 143, indicating a weaker relative valuation position within the Technology sector. The company's valuation verdict changed from Fairly valued to Overvalued based on TickrTrends' derived indicators. This movement reflects a deterioration in AKAM's value proposition compared to its Technology sector peers.
- 2026-09-28 — AKAM's sector discount rank improved this week, moving from number 135 to number 125 among Technology sector stocks. This change reflects a shift in how the stock's valuation compares to other companies in its sector. The stock maintains a Fairly valued assessment according to TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is AKAM stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), AKAM is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is AKAM's TickrTrends verdict?
AKAM's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does AKAM compare to other Technology stocks?
AKAM ranks #105 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is AKAM overbought or oversold?
AKAM's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
When does AKAM report earnings next?
AKAM's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-05 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does AKAM usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters AKAM beat the consensus estimate 6 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about AKAM?
Of 24 analysts covering AKAM, 15 rate it a buy, 8 a hold and 1 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $159 (+48.7% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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