Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$73.46 -0.35 (-0.47%)

Closing price 04/17/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$73.44 -0.02 (-0.03%)

As of 04/17/2025 04:33 PM Eastern

Akamai Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
9

Buy
12

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Akamai Technologies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for AKAM.

Consensus Price Target

$104.75
42.59% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Akamai Technologies, the average price target is $104.75. The highest price target for AKAM is $140.00, while the lowest price target for AKAM is $72.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 42.59% from the current price of $73.46.

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AKAM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/19/24 to 4/19/25	1 Month Ago 3/20/24 to 3/20/25	3 Months Ago 1/20/24 to 1/19/25	1 Year Ago 4/20/23 to 4/19/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$104.75	$106.55	$116.10	$121.27
Forecasted Upside	42.59% Upside	30.66% Upside	27.57% Upside	19.47% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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.

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.

Akamai Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Akamai Technologies	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.59	2.66	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	42.59% Upside	146.33% Upside	26.48% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AKAM News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Keith Weiss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$102.00 ➝ $90.00	+19.30%
4/8/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	James Fish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$100.00 ➝ $80.00	+9.99%
3/20/2025	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars	Param Singh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$116.00 ➝ $100.00	+22.24%
2/24/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Fatima Boolani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$102.00 ➝ $95.00	+23.81%
2/21/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Rishi Jaluria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$100.00 ➝ $90.00	+12.66%
2/21/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Colville Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$115.00 ➝ $107.00	+27.84%
2/21/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Frank Louthan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$115.00 ➝ $110.00	+31.43%
2/21/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Murphy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$76.00 ➝ $72.00	-14.11%
2/21/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Aaron Samuels Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$110.00 ➝ $105.00	+26.68%
2/21/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matt Dezort Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Hold
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2/21/2025	Craig Hallum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Van. Rhee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$90.00	-8.21%
2/21/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Madeline Brooks Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$125.00 ➝ $100.00	+1.99%
2/21/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Elias Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$125.00 ➝ $98.00	-0.05%
12/17/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $110.00	+12.31%
12/16/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Boyd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$110.00	+11.56%
11/11/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Bersey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/11/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$120.00 ➝ $115.00	+27.49%
11/11/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$121.00	+35.39%
8/29/2024	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$140.00 ➝ $140.00	+37.80%
8/9/2024	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $115.00	+12.83%
7/29/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Mcdonough Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$128.00	+32.00%
5/10/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$138.00 ➝ $119.00	+29.32%
4/19/2023	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform

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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, April 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Akamai Technologies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Akamai Technologies
Bull Case

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

The stock recently traded at $75.11, which is near its 52-week low, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for undervalued stocks.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $10.82 billion, indicating a solid position in the technology infrastructure sector.
The company reported a net margin of 12.65% and a return on equity of 14.35%, showcasing its profitability and efficient use of equity to generate earnings.
Analysts have given the stock an average rating of "Moderate Buy" with a consensus price target of $105.55, suggesting potential upside for investors.
Recent institutional investments, including a significant stake acquired by Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd., indicate confidence in the company's future performance.

Akamai Technologies
Bear Case

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

The company recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $1.19 earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $1.52, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
Several analysts have downgraded their ratings and price targets for the stock, with TD Cowen reducing its target from $125.00 to $98.00, indicating a lack of confidence in short-term performance.
The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a recent trading range reflecting a 52-week low of $67.51 and a high of $106.80, which may deter risk-averse investors.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. has a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.51, which may be considered high relative to its growth prospects, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued.
With 94.28% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there may be limited room for retail investors to influence the stock's performance.

AKAM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Akamai Technologies is $104.75, with a high forecast of $140.00 and a low forecast of $72.00.
: 22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Akamai Technologies in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AKAM shares.
: According to analysts, Akamai Technologies's stock has a predicted upside of 42.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Akamai Technologies's stock had 4 downgrades by analysts.
: Akamai Technologies has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Craig Hallum, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, Susquehanna, and TD Cowen in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Akamai Technologies less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Akamai Technologies is 2.59 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how AKAM compares to other companies.

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Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Stock Forecast & Price Target