AKAM:NSD-Akamai Technologies Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Software - Infrastructure |

Last Closing

USD 76.73

Change

-21.30 (-21.73)%

Market Cap

USD 15.01B

Volume

0.02B

Analyst Target

USD 124.06
Analyst Rating

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About

Akamai Technologies, Inc. provides cloud computing, security, and content delivery services in the United States and internationally. The company offers cloud solutions to keep infrastructure, websites, applications, application programming interfaces, and users safe from various cyberattacks and online threats while enhancing performance. It also provides web and mobile performance solutions to enable dynamic websites and applications; media delivery solutions, including video streaming and video player services, game and software delivery, broadcast operations, authoritative domain name system, resolution, and data and analytics; and cloud computing services, such as compute, storage, networking, database, and container management services to build, deploy, and secure applications and workloads. In addition, the company offers content delivery solutions; and an array of service and support to assist customers with integrating, configuring, optimizing, and managing its offerings. It sells its solutions through various channel partners. Akamai Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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ETFs Containing AKAM

XHAK:CA iShares Cybersecurity and.. 4.10 % 0.00 %

-1.48 (-1.76%)

CAD 0.02B
CLDD:AU BetaShares Cloud Computin.. 4.05 % 0.00 %

-0.31 (-1.76%)

USD 0.05B
CBRS:XETRA 4.01 % 0.00 %

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CLO6:LSE Global X Cloud Computing .. 3.95 % 0.00 %

-0.13 (-1.76%)

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SKYE:XETRA 2.69 % 0.00 %

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ZLU:CA BMO Low Volatility US Equ.. 2.09 % 0.33 %

+0.17 (+-1.76%)

CAD 2.00B
LOUF:LSE Ossiam US ESG Low Carbon .. 1.35 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.02B
OUFE:F 1.35 % 0.00 %

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USMF WisdomTree U.S. Multifact.. 1.20 % 0.00 %

-0.91 (-1.76%)

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ENGUS:PA BNP Paribas Easy ECPI Glo.. 1.06 % 0.00 %

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XKFS SPDR Kensho Future Securi.. 0.00 % 0.20 %

-2.36 (-1.76%)

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BKCH:CA 0.00 % 0.75 %

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IHAK iShares Cybersecurity and.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-1.66 (-1.76%)

USD 0.97B
ZLU-U:CA BMO Low Volatility US Equ.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USPY:LSE L&G Cyber Security UCITS .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.24 (-1.76%)

USD 2.70B
XMEM:LSE Xtrackers MSCI Emerging M.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+22.50 (+-1.76%)

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XMMD:LSE Xtrackers - MSCI Emerging.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.41 (+-1.76%)

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XMXD:LSE db x-trackers MSCI EM EME.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.23 (+-1.76%)

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OUFE:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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OUFU:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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IHCNF iShares VII Public Limite.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Infrastructure) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -19.78% 22% F 17% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -19.78% 22% F 17% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -29.07% 25% F 28% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -29.07% 25% F 28% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -23.67% 44% F 37% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -23.67% 44% F 34% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.65% 37% F 41% F
Dividend Return 0.65% 37% F 36% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.05% 94% A 77% C+
Risk Adjusted Return 3.23% 40% F 36% F
Market Capitalization 15.01B 85% B 94% A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector