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Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$108.06 +2.32 (+2.19%)
As of 08/26/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
10
Buy
12

Based on 24 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 24 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for AKAM.

Consensus Price Target

$144.14
33.39% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Akamai Technologies, the average price target is $144.14. 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 33.39% from the current price of $108.06.
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
8/27/25 to 8/27/26
1 Month Ago
7/28/25 to 7/28/26
3 Months Ago
5/29/25 to 5/29/26
1 Year Ago
8/27/24 to 8/27/25
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)
12 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$144.14$145.29$145.29$94.89
Forecasted Upside33.39% Upside29.96% Upside-2.84% Downside21.24% 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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Akamai Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAkamai TechnologiesTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.42
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside33.39% Upside407.64% Upside12.18% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/13/2026
Samik Chatterjee
Samik Chatterjee
5 of 5 stars
UpgradeUnderweightNeutral$132.00 ➝ $158.00+28.69%
8/10/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
2 of 5 stars
DowngradeBuyHold$171.00 ➝ $123.00+11.27%
8/10/2026
Susquehanna logo
Susquehanna
4 of 5 stars
Aaron Samuels
Not Rated
Lower TargetPositive$175.00 ➝ $140.00+23.20%
8/7/2026Boost TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $143.00+29.36%
8/7/2026Boost 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)
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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%
5/11/2026Boost Target$140.00 ➝ $170.00+11.48%
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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Akamai Technologies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

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 $120, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the technology sector.
  • Akamai Technologies, Inc. reported a quarterly revenue increase of 5.4% year-over-year, indicating strong demand for its services and potential for continued growth.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 11.32%, suggesting effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $17.67 billion, Akamai Technologies, Inc. is well-positioned in the market, providing stability and potential for future expansion.
  • The firm has set ambitious earnings guidance for Q3 2026 and FY 2026, indicating confidence in its growth trajectory and potential for increased shareholder value.

Akamai Technologies
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a relatively high PE ratio of 44.23, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially deterring value-focused investors.
  • Akamai Technologies, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23, indicating a higher level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • The net margin of 9.51% is relatively modest, which may raise concerns about profitability and efficiency compared to competitors in the technology sector.
  • Insider selling activity, with executives recently selling shares, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance, which may worry potential investors.
  • The price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.42 suggests that the stock may not be growing fast enough to justify its current price, which could be a red flag for growth investors.

AKAM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Akamai Technologies is $144.14, with a high forecast of $190.00 and a low forecast of $87.00.

24 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Akamai Technologies in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 10 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 33.39% 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 Guggenheim, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 2.42 while the average consensus rating score for "technology" companies is 2.23. Learn more on how AKAM compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Akamai Technologies analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/13/2026.
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