Akamai Technologies stock slips as analysts trim earnings estimates
Published on 09/11/2026 at 17:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Akamai Technologies, Inc. stock (ISIN US00971T1016) closed at USD 107.02 on Nasdaq on September 10, 2026, down 3.37% from the previous day and trading well below its 12-month high of USD 165.45 as investors digest revised earnings expectations and valuation metrics.
Analysts lower near-term EPS expectations
According to MarketBeat on September 11, 2026, Zacks Research reduced its Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Akamai Technologies to USD 0.99 from a previous forecast of USD 1.00, while maintaining a Hold rating on the stock.
The same research note cited by MarketBeat highlights a consensus estimate for Akamai Technologies full-year 2026 EPS of USD 3.66, implying that the revised Q3 figure of USD 0.99 would still contribute meaningfully to the company’s annual earnings profile.
In addition to the Q3 revision, Zacks Research also outlined estimates for Q4 2026 EPS at USD 1.11 and for full-year 2026 at USD 3.80, suggesting that analysts still expect earnings growth over the course of the fiscal year despite the marginal downgrade for the upcoming quarter, according to MarketBeat.
Valuation, price targets and rating context
Shares of Akamai Technologies opened at USD 107.13 on Nasdaq in the latest session referenced by MarketBeat, giving the company a market capitalization of USD 15.40 billion.
The same overview from MarketBeat reports that Akamai Technologies trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.54, with a P/E to growth (PEG) ratio of 5.11 and a beta of 0.63, numbers that underscore the stock’s growth expectations and comparatively lower volatility versus the broader market.
According to MarketBeat, Akamai Technologies has a 12-month low of USD 70.82 and a 12-month high of USD 165.45, so the current level around USD 107 implies the stock is trading roughly USD 36 above its year low and almost USD 58 below its year high.
On the price target side, UBS Group lifted its price target on Akamai Technologies shares from USD 125.00 to USD 143.00 and assigned a Neutral rating in a recent research report, as reported by MarketBeat on September 11, 2026.
In contrast, Citigroup reduced its target price on Akamai Technologies shares from USD 160.00 to USD 122.00 and also set a Neutral rating in a research note dated September 4, 2026, according to MarketBeat, highlighting differing views on upside potential.
Overall, thirteen analysts rate Akamai Technologies shares Buy, nine rate them Hold and two assign a Sell rating, resulting in an average rating of Hold and an average price target of USD 141.62, as summarized by MarketBeat.
Operational developments support long-term story
Beyond earnings estimates and price targets, Akamai Technologies continues to develop its product portfolio in security and cloud, which provides additional context for investors assessing the stock.
As Akamai reported on September 10, 2026, the company introduced an AI Assistant for Akamai Web Security Analytics designed to help security operations center and application security teams move faster from event review to investigation and response.
The AI Assistant for Web Security Analytics sits within Akamai’s broader web security platform and aims to streamline the analysis of large volumes of security telemetry, according to the announcement from Akamai, which may strengthen the company’s competitive positioning in cloud-based security services.
Separately, Stockwatch relayed a Globe Newswire release on September 10, 2026, noting that UK broadcaster ITV used Akamai TrafficPeak powered by Hydrolix to safeguard its World Cup 2026 live-streaming operations by reducing telemetry delays that can threaten streaming quality during major sporting events.
The World Cup 2026 streaming use case reported by Stockwatch underscores Akamai Technologies’ role as a cybersecurity and cloud computing provider that powers and protects online business, and it offers a concrete example of the company’s technology supporting large scale live events.
Stock price level and investor takeaways
Per price data from FinanceCharts as of September 10, 2026, Akamai Technologies stock closed at USD 107.02 on Nasdaq, down 3.37% from the prior trading day, with that reference price standing between the reported 12-month low of USD 70.82 and the 12-month high of USD 165.45.
Akamai Technologies stock - key data
- Company: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
- ISIN: US00971T1016
- Ticker: AKAM
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 10, 2026): 107.02 USD
- Market capitalization: 15.40 billion USD (as of September 11, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Information Technology / Software and Services
- Index membership: S&P 500
