Is AKAM stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, AKAM is currently a HOLD with low confidence. 📊 HOLD: AKAM shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

What is the fair value of AKAM stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for AKAM to be between $106.07 and $119.57. The current price is $106.79.

What is the analyst price target for AKAM?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for AKAM is $153.31. This implies a potential upside of 43.6% from current levels.

Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

AKAM - Akamai Technologies Inc

SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC

$106.79

-0.34 (-0.32%) ▼

5d: +0.27%

30d: -13.02%

90d: -19.38%

HOLD

LOW Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Nov 05, 2026

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Signal fired Sep 4, 2026 at $105.22 · last confirmed Sep 11, 2026

Strength: 8.8/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: AKAM shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 7.3%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$142.81

Based on 5.6% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$88.67

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 15.1x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: AKAM is currently trading at $106.79, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $106.07 to $119.57. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.9) is in line with its historical norms (15.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.6% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, AKAM is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $100.77, while resistance sits at $112.76.

Market Sentiment: AKAM scores 94/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $153.31 (+43.6%). 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 SLIGHTLY LOW

Historical Trading Range $106.07 - $119.57

Company Quality Score 60/100 (BUY)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 90.5%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
BULLISH: Strong technical setup (94/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 43.6% below Wall St target ($153.31)
CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 11% over 20 days — wait for relative strength

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $106.07 - $119.57

Current vs Trading Range SLIGHTLY LOW

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $100.77

Resistance Level $112.76

Current Trend Downtrend

Technical data as of Sep 11, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 14.86

Wall Street Target $153.31 (+43.6%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 5.4%

Earnings Growth (YoY) -26.8%

Profit Margin 9.5%

Valuation Discount vs History -0.6% cheaper

PE vs Historical 14.9 vs 15.1 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): -0.6% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $106.15 (-1%)

2-Year Target $105.51 (-1%)

3-Year Target $104.88 (-2%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 15→15) $106.58 (0%)

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.2, Growth: 7.3%) $179.05 (+68%)

Base: (SPY PE: 14.9, Growth: 7.3%) $131.90 (+24%)

Bear: (PE: 12.6, Growth: 7.3%) $112.11 (+5%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (40x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (15x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 40.12 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.67

Bull Case $235.69 (+121%)

Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 44.1

Base Case $214.26 (+101%)

Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 40.1

Bear Case $72.85 (-32%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 34.1

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

💡 Upside Surprise Potential

If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 14.9 to 15.1

Stabilization Target: $108.53 (+1.6%)

PE Expansion Potential: +1.6%

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