AKAM Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
AKAM - Akamai Technologies Inc
$121.30
0.56 (0.46%)
▲
5d:
-9.61%
30d:
-17.05%
90d:
+6.0%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 06, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: AKAM trades at premium valuation expecting 4.8% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: AKAM trades at premium valuation expecting 4.8% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
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 $121.30, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $130.59 to $153.00. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 16.9) compared to its historical average (14.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.8% 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 (+31.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
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 (+31.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$130.59 -
$153.00
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 31.9% below Wall St target ($159.30)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.8% growth with 5.8% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -9.6% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$130.59 -
$153.00
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.)
16.91
Wall Street Target
$159.30
(+31.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-13.4%
Profit Margin
10.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.8% premium
PE vs Historical
16.9 vs 14.7
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$126.54
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$132.61
(+10%)
3-Year Target
$138.97
(+15%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→15)
PE COMPRESSION
$120.82
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 6.3%)
$187.03
(+55%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.9, Growth: 6.3%)
$145.20
(+20%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.4, Growth: 6.3%)
$123.42
(+2%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (42x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 42.20 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.96
Bull Case
$274.80
(+128%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 46.4
Base Case
$249.82
(+107%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 42.2
Bear Case
$84.94
(-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 35.9
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 2:20 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
11
Sells
Net
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