Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)

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Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) is up 38.4% since the beginning of the year. At $121 per share, AKAM is trading 27.0% below its 52-week high of $165. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AKAM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,041.

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) has returned 38.38% so far this year and 54.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AKAM has returned 8.51% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 1999, AKAM's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2002 with a return of +112.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2001 at -49.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, AKAM closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 21, 2002 with a return of +45.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 14, 2000 at -26.3%.

Akamai Technologies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.56%, beta of 1.39, and R2 of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 1999.

• This stock captured 205.94% of S&P 500 Index gains and 181.77% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.18 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AKAM ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Akamai Technologies, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Akamai Technologies, Inc. was 99.80%, occurring on Oct 7, 2002. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Akamai Technologies, Inc. drawdown is 63.14%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Akamai Technologies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Akamai Technologies, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.