AKAM Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
AKAM - Akamai Technologies Inc
$119.87
-0.87 (-0.72%)
▼
5d:
-10.68%
30d:
-18.03%
90d:
+4.75%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 06, 2026
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Strength: 10.0/10
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Bottom Line:
⏸️ WAIT FOR STABILIZATION: AKAM is down 10.7% over the last 5 days. While fundamentals may be solid, catching a falling knife is risky. Wait for price to stabilize before entering.
⏸️ WAIT FOR STABILIZATION: AKAM is down 10.7% over the last 5 days. While fundamentals may be solid, catching a falling knife is risky. Wait for price to stabilize before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$134.91
Based on 5.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$83.77
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: AKAM is currently trading at $119.87, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $130.29 to $153.08. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 16.8) compared to its historical average (14.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AKAM is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $118.98. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $159.30 (+32.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AKAM is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $118.98. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $159.30 (+32.9%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$130.29 -
$153.08
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
82.9%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 32.9% below Wall St target ($159.30)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.5% growth with 5.8% revenue growth
- WARNING: Recommendation downgraded due to -10.7% 5-day decline - wait for stabilization
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$130.29 -
$153.08
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$118.98
Resistance Level
$142.83
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 23, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.79
Wall Street Target
$159.30
(+32.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-13.4%
Profit Margin
10.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.5% premium
PE vs Historical
16.8 vs 14.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$125.26
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$130.90
(+9%)
3-Year Target
$136.79
(+14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→15)
PE COMPRESSION
$119.79
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 6.3%)
$187.03
(+56%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.8, Growth: 6.3%)
$144.15
(+20%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.3, Growth: 6.3%)
$122.53
(+2%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (41x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 40.79 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.96
Bull Case
$265.63
(+122%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 44.9
Base Case
$241.48
(+102%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 40.8
Bear Case
$82.10
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 34.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: June 23, 2026 6:16 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
11
Sells
Net
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