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Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$117.74 +7.20 (+6.51%)
As of 03:57 PM Eastern

Akamai Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
9
Buy
12

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Akamai Technologies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 23 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for AKAM.

Consensus Price Target

$141.38
20.08% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Akamai Technologies, the average price target is $141.38. The highest price target for AKAM is $190.00, while the lowest price target for AKAM is $87.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.08% from the current price of $117.74.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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AKAM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/10/25 to 8/10/26
1 Month Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
3 Months Ago
5/12/25 to 5/12/26
1 Year Ago
8/10/24 to 8/10/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$141.38$145.29$136.24$96.44
Forecasted Upside20.08% Upside15.13% Upside-8.91% Downside36.74% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

AKAM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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AKAM Price Targets by Month

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Akamai Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAkamai TechnologiesTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.45
2.24
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside29.41% Upside441.92% Upside11.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/10/2026
Susquehanna logo
Susquehanna
4 of 5 stars
Aaron Samuels
Not Rated
Lower TargetPositive$175.00 ➝ $140.00+23.20%
8/7/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Roger Boyd
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $143.00+29.36%
8/7/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Michael Elias
Michael Elias
Not Rated
Boost TargetHold$135.00 ➝ $140.00+26.65%
8/7/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$150.00 ➝ $135.00+21.41%
8/7/2026Lower TargetNeutral$156.00 ➝ $140.00+25.42%
8/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$181.00 ➝ $190.00+69.63%
7/13/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
6/24/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
5/15/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$110.00 ➝ $160.00+4.08%
5/14/2026Boost TargetOverweight$120.00 ➝ $165.00+2.40%
5/13/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$130.00 ➝ $175.00+17.01%
5/11/2026 Boost Target$134.00 ➝ $171.00+12.14%
5/11/2026Boost Target$140.00 ➝ $170.00+11.48%
5/8/2026 Boost Target$72.00 ➝ $100.00-32.30%
5/8/2026 Boost TargetSell$76.00 ➝ $87.00-41.10%
5/8/2026Boost TargetSector Outperform$120.00 ➝ $180.00+21.86%
5/8/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy$190.00+62.82%
4/23/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$115.00 ➝ $130.00+35.54%
4/14/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform$130.00+42.26%
4/2/2026Reiterated RatingOutperformNeutral$110.00-4.97%
2/20/2026Boost TargetOverweight$115.00 ➝ $120.00+9.50%
2/12/2026Boost TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $125.00+19.49%
12/15/2025 DowngradeUnderperform
11/7/2025 Boost TargetBuy$104.00 ➝ $116.00+58.90%
2/21/2025Reiterated RatingHold
8/29/2024 Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$140.00 ➝ $140.00+37.80%

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Should I Buy Akamai Technologies Stock? AKAM Pros and Cons Explained

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Akamai Technologies
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Akamai Technologies, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $130, which is significantly lower than its twelve-month high of $165.45, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • Akamai Technologies, Inc. has demonstrated consistent revenue growth, with a recent quarterly revenue increase of 5.8% compared to the same period last year, showcasing its ability to expand in a competitive market.
  • The company has a solid current ratio of 2.06, indicating strong liquidity and the ability to cover short-term obligations, which is a positive sign for financial stability.
  • With a return on equity of 12.96%, Akamai Technologies, Inc. is effectively generating profit from its equity, which can be attractive to investors looking for efficient management of resources.
  • The firm has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, suggesting that it is not overly reliant on debt for financing, which can reduce financial risk for investors.

Akamai Technologies
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Akamai Technologies, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The P/E ratio of 38.00 indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Despite recent revenue growth, the earnings per share (EPS) has shown a decline from $1.73 to $1.59 year-over-year, which may raise concerns about profitability trends.
  • The P/E/G ratio of 3.62 suggests that the stock's price is high relative to its growth rate, which could indicate that future growth may not justify the current valuation.
  • With a beta of 0.63, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
  • Analysts expect a slight decrease in EPS for the current fiscal year, which could signal potential challenges ahead for the company's profitability.

AKAM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Akamai Technologies is $141.38, with a high forecast of $190.00 and a low forecast of $87.00.

23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Akamai Technologies in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AKAM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AKAM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Akamai Technologies's stock has a predicted upside of 20.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Akamai Technologies's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Akamai Technologies has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Guggenheim, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Akamai Technologies more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Akamai Technologies is 2.43 while the average consensus rating score for "technology" companies is 2.24. Learn more on how AKAM compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:AKAM) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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