Is AKAM a good investment in 2026?

Akamai Technologies trades at a P/E ratio of 32.5, with very high volatility (74.1% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of AKAM?

Based on 30-day volatility of 74.1%, AKAM has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 0.70 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does AKAM pay dividends?

Akamai Technologies currently does not pay a regular dividend.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$14.47B

P/E RATIO

32.5

BETA

0.70

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

N/A

52W HIGH

$113.50

52W LOW

$67.51

VOLATILITY

74.1%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$95.08 → $99.89+5.06%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$80.73 → $99.89+23.7%

AKAM | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/9/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	AKAM	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	32.5x	28.5x	↑ 14%
Beta	0.70	1.15	Less volatile
30d Volatility	74.1%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare AKAM's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
AKAKAM(You are here)	$99.89	$14.47B	Technology	—
AAPL	$257.46	$3.78T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$408.96	$3.04T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$177.88	$4.32T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Akamai Technologies is currently trading at $99.89, which is 12.0% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.70, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME2.8M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AKAM a good buy right now?

Akamai Technologies trades at 32.5x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 74.1% volatility.

Does AKAM pay dividends?

Akamai Technologies does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

How volatile is AKAM?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 74.1% and beta of 0.70,AKAM is classified as Very High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.