Akamai Technologies Future Growth
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Akamai Technologies is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 13.8% and 5.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 14.2% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 16% in 3 years.
Key information
13.8%
Earnings growth rate
14.17%
EPS growth rate
| IT earnings growth | 19.8% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.8% |
| Future return on equity | 15.97% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 03 Jul 2025 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Here's Why Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jun 27
Are Investors Undervaluing Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) By 33%?
Jun 12Akamai Technologies: Lowered Guidance Clouds Future Potential
Jun 03Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) 25% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors
May 09Returns On Capital At Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Have Hit The Brakes
Apr 28At US$74.05, Is Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) Worth Looking At Closely?
Apr 14Akamai Technologies: Business Model Transition Continues
Mar 25Akami Technologies: FY 2025 Outlook Overshadows AI-Driven Cloud Potential
Mar 08Earnings Release: Here's Why Analysts Cut Their Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) Price Target To US$107
Feb 27Is Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Using Too Much Debt?
Jan 21Akamai Technologies: Long-Term Narrative Doesn't Matter Until Delivery Improves (Rating Downgrade)
Jan 09Are Investors Undervaluing Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) By 44%?
Jan 06Earnings Tell The Story For Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM)
Dec 05We Think Akamai Technologies' (NASDAQ:AKAM) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative
Nov 20Akamai Technologies Q3: Interesting Enough To Put On My Watchlist
Nov 14Akamai: Delivery Headwinds And Compute Uncertainty
Oct 22Here's Why Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Oct 13Akamai Technologies: Stronger Performing Segments May Be Overlooked By The Market
Sep 25Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends
Sep 12
Cloud Computing And Security Investments Propel Future Growth And Margins
Akamai's focus on expanding cloud computing capabilities and security services aims to drive revenue growth and improve net margins through high-margin offerings.Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 96% Above Its Share Price
Aug 13Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) P/E Ratio
Jul 29Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Jul 13Akamai: Slowdown In Content Delivery Is Faster Than Expected (Downgrade)
Jul 11Akamai: Warning Flags Leading Into Q1 Earnings
May 06Akamai: Strong Performing Security And Compute Verticals
Apr 04Akamai's 20% CAGR In Security Services Boosts The Stock's Outlook.
Mar 28Akamai Technologies: Rating Upgrade As Pullback Represents An Attractive Entry Point
Feb 29Akamai: An Undervalued Cybersecurity Company
Jan 31Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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| 12/31/2027 | 4,678 | 620 | 1,026 | 1,841 | 12 |
| 12/31/2026 | 4,356 | 510 | 884 | 1,668 | 26 |
| 12/31/2025 | 4,128 | 454 | 760 | 1,544 | 25 |
| 3/31/2025 | 4,019 | 453 | 548 | 1,418 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 3,991 | 505 | 701 | 1,519 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 3,966 | 526 | 819 | 1,565 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 3,927 | 629 | 737 | 1,531 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 3,883 | 626 | 664 | 1,467 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 3,812 | 548 | 497 | 1,348 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 3,745 | 515 | 557 | 1,301 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 3,661 | 478 | 703 | 1,311 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 3,629 | 487 | 737 | 1,286 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 3,617 | 524 | 816 | 1,275 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 3,594 | 555 | 863 | 1,320 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 3,573 | 611 | 865 | 1,341 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 3,522 | 629 | 865 | 1,377 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 3,461 | 652 | 859 | 1,405 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 3,402 | 604 | 706 | 1,309 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 3,335 | 584 | 606 | 1,321 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 3,277 | 590 | 560 | 1,242 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 3,198 | 557 | 447 | 1,215 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 3,124 | 563 | 472 | 1,206 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 3,041 | 542 | 443 | 1,101 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 2,951 | 494 | 449 | 1,121 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 2,894 | 478 | 496 | 1,058 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 2,835 | 453 | 517 | 1,062 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 2,795 | 423 | 596 | 1,075 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 2,752 | 352 | 542 | 977 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 2,714 | 298 | N/A | 1,008 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 2,660 | 232 | N/A | 920 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 2,614 | 188 | N/A | 845 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 2,557 | 202 | N/A | 850 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 2,489 | 223 | N/A | 801 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 2,447 | 287 | N/A | 788 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 2,406 | 299 | N/A | 803 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 2,373 | 316 | N/A | 823 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 2,348 | 321 | N/A | 872 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 2,303 | 313 | N/A | 905 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 2,270 | 325 | N/A | 836 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 2,239 | 319 | N/A | 856 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 2,197 | 321 | N/A | 793 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 2,155 | 330 | N/A | 742 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 2,102 | 333 | N/A | 733 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 2,037 | 339 | N/A | 669 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 1,964 | 334 | N/A | 658 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 1,864 | 317 | N/A | 634 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: AKAM's forecast earnings growth (13.8% per year) is above the savings rate (2.9%).
Earnings vs Market: AKAM's earnings (13.8% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (14.7% per year).
High Growth Earnings: AKAM's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: AKAM's revenue (5.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.7% per year).
High Growth Revenue: AKAM's revenue (5.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: AKAM's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (16%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/07/07 17:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/07/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Akamai Technologies, Inc. is covered by 64 analysts. 26 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| William Power | Baird |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |
| Madeline Brooks | BofA Global Research |