- ISIN
- US00971T1016
- CUSIP
- 00971T101
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- IPO Date
- Oct 29, 1999
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $16.75B
- Enterprise Value
- $22.36B
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.94
- PE Ratio
- 39.17
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $4.27B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $2.44B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.14B
- Year Range
- $69.78 - $165.45
- Target Price
- $111.18
- ROA (TTM)
- 3.74%
- ROE (TTM)
- 8.87%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 4M
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $419.56M
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Performance
AKAM Performance Chart
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) is up 32.0% since the beginning of the year. At $115 per share, AKAM is trading 30.4% 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 $961.
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Returns By Period
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) has returned 32.01% so far this year and 54.85% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AKAM has returned 8.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
- 1D
- 1.26%
- 1M
- 1.78%
- 6M
- 18.56%
- YTD
- 32.01%
- 1Y
- 54.85%
- 3Y*
- 7.00%
- 5Y*
- -0.80%
- 10Y*
- 8.71%
- ALL TIME*
- -0.34%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
AKAM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 1999, AKAM's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.35% | 1.28% | 16.73% | -10.34% | 45.21% | -20.95% | -2.56% | 32.01% | |||||
| 2025 | 4.44% | -19.24% | -0.22% | 0.10% | -5.77% | 5.04% | -4.33% | 3.70% | -4.26% | -0.87% | 19.20% | -2.54% | -8.78% |
| 2024 | 4.12% | -9.99% | -1.95% | -7.20% | -8.61% | -2.34% | 9.10% | 3.62% | -0.87% | 0.13% | -6.98% | 1.73% | -19.18% |
| 2023 | 5.52% | -18.38% | 7.85% | 4.69% | 12.38% | -2.44% | 5.15% | 11.21% | 1.38% | -3.01% | 11.81% | 2.44% | 40.39% |
| 2022 | -2.13% | -5.49% | 10.28% | -5.96% | -10.01% | -9.61% | 5.35% | -6.17% | -11.03% | 9.97% | 7.39% | -11.13% | -27.97% |
| 2021 | 5.75% | -14.89% | 7.83% | 6.67% | 5.07% | 2.09% | 2.85% | -5.56% | -7.65% | 0.83% | 6.87% | 3.85% | 11.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
Akamai Technologies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.38%, 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 182.62% 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.
- Alpha
- 7.38%
- Beta
- 1.39
- R²
- 0.18
- Upside Capture
- 205.94%
- Downside Capture
- 182.62%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AKAM ranks 74 for risk / return — above 74% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AKAM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.52 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.33 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.25 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.54 | 2.00 | -0.47 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.31 | 8.49 | -4.18 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
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 64.84%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-99.80%Oct 2002 | 2y 9mo | — | 26y 7moJan 2000 - now | Dot-com crash2000–2002 |
-13.20%Dec 1999 | 4d | 2d | 6dDec 1999 - Dec 1999 | — |
-12.66%Dec 1999 | 2d | 5d | 7dDec 1999 - Dec 1999 | — |
-10.89%Nov 1999 | 12d | 8d | 20dNov 1999 - Nov 1999 | — |
-10.07%Dec 1999 | 6d | 1d | 7dDec 1999 - Dec 1999 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| AKAM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.80% | -56.78% | -43.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -33.34% | -9.10% | -24.24% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -46.84% | -18.90% | -27.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -46.84% | -25.43% | -21.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.84% | -33.92% | -12.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -64.84% | -1.58% | -63.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -82.50% | -10.70% | -71.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 11.86% | 2.14% | +9.72% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for AKAM, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, AKAM has a P/E ratio of 39.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for AKAM relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, AKAM has a P/S ratio of 4.0. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AKAM in comparison with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, AKAM has a P/B value of 3.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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