Akamai Technologies, Inc.
AKAMTechnologyNASDAQSoftware - Infrastructure · Last scanned May 30, 2026
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Daily timeframeAkamai Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of security, delivery, and cloud computing solutions in the United States and internationally. With a market capitalization of $21.74B, it sits in large-cap territory. It offers security solutions that include web application and application programming interfaces (API) protection solutions, which protect web, API, and mobile app traffic from attacks; Bot & Abuse portfolio, which provides solutions to help customers protect against threats; full account lifecycle protections including the ability to defend against account takeover and opening abuse, adversarial bot protection, protection against credential stuffing, inventory scalping, and hoarding; and solutions designed to stop persistent scrapers from stealing content; API security, which discovers, audits, and monitors API; and microservice and application component protection that analyzes and protects application traffic that moves between application components.
Market Cap
$21.74B
Beta
0.45
P/E (TTM)
50.52
P/E (Fwd)
20.83
EPS (TTM)
$2.96
EPS (Fwd)
$7.18
ROE
9.2%
ROA
3.4%
Cash
$930.4M
Total Debt
$5.87B
Free CF
$700.7M
52W Change
96.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $930.4M in cash, though total debt stands at $5.87B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $700.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 9.2% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $3.46B (2021) to $4.21B (2025), reflecting a 22% increase over the period.
AKAM's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing AKAM's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.