AKAM:NSD-Akamai Technologies Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Software - Infrastructure |

Last Closing

USD 79.2

Change

+3.33 (+4.39)%

Market Cap

USD 10.77B

Volume

2.05M

Analyst Target

USD 124.06
Analyst Rating

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About

Akamai Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of security, delivery, and cloud computing solutions in the United States and internationally. The company 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; Akamai Account Protector, which offers 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; Akamai Content Protector, which provides 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. It also offers cloud computing services, which include compute, storage, networking, database, and container management services; and Akamai App Platform, provides ready-to-run templates that address challenges in deploying, managing and scaling Kubernetes clusters at scale. In addition, the company offers delivery solutions that include web and mobile performance solutions, which enables dynamic websites and applications, as well as global traffic management, site acceleration, application load balancing, large-scale load testing, and real-user monitoring; and 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. Akamai Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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ETFs Containing AKAM

DBPK:XETRA db x-trackers S&P 500 2x .. 4.49 % 0.00 %

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CLDD:AU BetaShares Cloud Computin.. 4.05 % 0.00 %

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CIBR:LSE First Trust Nasdaq Cybers.. 3.96 % 0.00 %

+0.83 (+1.48%)

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FCBR:LSE First Trust Nasdaq Cybers.. 3.96 % 0.00 %

+52.75 (+1.48%)

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

+0.15 (+1.48%)

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

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OUFE:F Ossiam Irl Icav - Ossiam .. 1.35 % 0.00 %

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

+0.70 (+1.48%)

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XKFS SPDR Kensho Future Securi.. 0.00 % 0.20 %

+1.85 (+1.48%)

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

+0.04 (+1.48%)

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ZLU:CA BMO Low Volatility US Equ.. 0.00 % 0.33 %

-0.05 (1.48%)

CAD 2.16B
XMEM:LSE Xtrackers MSCI Emerging M.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+8.50 (+1.48%)

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

+0.19 (+1.48%)

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

+0.45 (+1.48%)

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XU61:F BNP Paribas Easy SICAV - .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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OUFE:XETRA Ossiam US ESG Low Carbon .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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SKYU ProShares Ultra Cloud Com.. 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 -17.20% 51% F 37% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -17.20% 51% F 37% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -22.19% 42% F 36% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -22.19% 41% F 36% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -22.94% 41% F 33% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -22.94% 41% F 31% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -0.77% 40% F 39% F
Dividend Return -0.77% 40% F 35% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.63% 91% A- 75% C
Risk Adjusted Return -3.74% 38% F 35% F
Market Capitalization 10.77B 86% 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.

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