Is AKAM stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, AKAM is currently a HOLD with moderate 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 $112.91 and $123.61. The current price is $110.42.

What is the analyst price target for AKAM?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for AKAM is $157.43. This implies a potential upside of 42.6% from current levels.

AKAM Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

AKAM - Akamai Technologies Inc

SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC

$110.42

0.33 (0.30%) ▲

5d: -11.66%

30d: -5.92%

90d: -24.49%

HOLD

MODERATE Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Aug 06, 2026 0d

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Signal fired Aug 17, 2026 at $122.86 · last confirmed Aug 17, 2026

Strength: 6.2/10

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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: 7.0%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$141.37

Based on 5.5% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$87.78

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 $110.42, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $112.91 to $123.61. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 15.4) is in line with its historical norms (15.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.6% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, AKAM is in a downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $107.32. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 54/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $157.43 (+42.6%). 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 OVERSOLD

Historical Trading Range $112.91 - $123.61

Company Quality Score 54/100 (HOLD)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 82.9%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (54/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 42.6% below Wall St target ($157.43)
BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.6% growth with 5.4% revenue growth
NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (54/100) — watch for confirmation
CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-11.7%) - monitor closely

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $112.91 - $123.61

Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $107.32

Resistance Level $127.04

Current Trend Downtrend

Technical data as of Aug 21, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 15.41

Wall Street Target $157.43 (+42.6%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 5.4%

Earnings Growth (YoY) -26.8%

Profit Margin 9.5%

Valuation Premium vs History +0.6% premium

PE vs Historical 15.4 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 $111.08 (+1%)

2-Year Target $111.75 (+1%)

3-Year Target $112.42 (+2%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 15→15) PE COMPRESSION $110.15 (0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.1, Growth: 7.0%) $176.20 (+60%)

Base: (SPY PE: 15.4, Growth: 7.0%) $135.29 (+23%)

Bear: (PE: 13.1, Growth: 7.0%) $115.00 (+4%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (41x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (15x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 40.77 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.70

Bull Case $242.20 (+119%)

Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 44.9

Base Case $220.18 (+99%)

Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 40.8

Bear Case $74.86 (-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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