Akamai Technologies, Inc.

NasdaqGS:AKAM Stock Report

Market Cap: US$16.6b

Akamai Technologies Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

Akamai Technologies' CEO is Tom Leighton, appointed in Jan 1998, has a tenure of 26.17 years. total yearly compensation is $11.98M, comprised of 0% salary and 100% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.58% of the company’s shares, worth $262.04M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3 years and 6.8 years respectively.

Key information

Tom Leighton

Chief executive officer

US$12.0m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage0.0%
CEO tenure26.2yrs
CEO ownership1.6%
Management average tenure3yrs
Board average tenure6.8yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Is Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) A Risky Investment?

Mar 23
Is Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) A Risky Investment?

Akamai Technologies: Rating Upgrade As Pullback Represents An Attractive Entry Point

Feb 29

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) Yearly Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Feb 15
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) Yearly Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Akamai: An Undervalued Cybersecurity Company

Jan 31

Are Investors Undervaluing Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) By 26%?

Jan 12
Are Investors Undervaluing Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) By 26%?

Investors Interested In Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) Earnings

Dec 24
Investors Interested In Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) Earnings

Be Wary Of Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) And Its Returns On Capital

Dec 05
Be Wary Of Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) And Its Returns On Capital

Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Nov 12
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Is Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) Trading At A 27% Discount?

Sep 19
Is Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) Trading At A 27% Discount?

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM)

Aug 26
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM)

Is Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Using Too Much Debt?

Aug 08
Is Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Using Too Much Debt?

What Does Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) Share Price Indicate?

Jul 03
What Does Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) Share Price Indicate?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM)

Jun 02
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM)

Return Trends At Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Aren't Appealing

May 05
Return Trends At Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Aren't Appealing

Does Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Apr 03
Does Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 43% Above Its Share Price

Feb 12
Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 43% Above Its Share Price

Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Jan 27
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Here's Why Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Dec 26
Here's Why Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Are Investors Undervaluing Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) By 38%?

Nov 13
Are Investors Undervaluing Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) By 38%?

Akamai Technologies' (NASDAQ:AKAM) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Oct 29
Akamai Technologies' (NASDAQ:AKAM) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Akamai quickly gains amid report of takeover approach

Oct 03

Akamai Technologies: Closer, But Not Yet Cheap

Sep 27

Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Sep 27
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Akamai: Touch Down And Be Ready For A Kick-Off (Technical Analysis)

Sep 20

Why Okta, (NASDAQ:OKTA) Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) and Akamai (NASDAQ:AKAM) May Fit Together in the Authentication Segment

Sep 01
Why Okta, (NASDAQ:OKTA) Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) and Akamai (NASDAQ:AKAM) May Fit Together in the Authentication Segment

Akamai: Deteriorating CDN Business And FX Headwinds, Sell

Aug 16

Akamai quickly gains 6% on takeover speculation

Jul 21

Slowing Rates Of Return At Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jul 21
Slowing Rates Of Return At Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Leave Little Room For Excitement

We Think Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jun 21
We Think Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 75% Above Its Share Price

Jun 07
Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 75% Above Its Share Price

Akamai: The Growth Story Is Not Yet Apparent

Jun 01

Akamai: Softening Business And Reduced Guidance

May 25

Here's Why I Think Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

May 25
Here's Why I Think Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Return Trends At Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Aren't Appealing

Apr 14
Return Trends At Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Aren't Appealing

We Think Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Mar 19
We Think Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Akamai Technologies: Creating Long-Term Value Now

Mar 08

Is There An Opportunity With Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) 43% Undervaluation?

Mar 06
Is There An Opportunity With Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AKAM) 43% Undervaluation?

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Tom Leighton's remuneration changed compared to Akamai Technologies's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2023n/an/a

US$548m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$515m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$478m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$487m

Dec 31 2022US$12mUS$1

US$524m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$555m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$611m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$629m

Dec 31 2021US$12mUS$1

US$652m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$604m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$584m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$590m

Dec 31 2020US$12mUS$1

US$557m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$563m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$542m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$494m

Dec 31 2019US$11mUS$1

US$478m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$453m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$423m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$352m

Dec 31 2018US$11mUS$1

US$298m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

US$232m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

US$188m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

US$202m

Dec 31 2017US$9mUS$1

US$223m

Compensation vs Market: Tom's total compensation ($USD11.98M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD12.45M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Tom's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Tom Leighton (66 yo)

26.2yrs

Tenure

US$11,982,771

Compensation

Dr. F. Thomson Leighton, also known as Tom, co-founded Akamai Technologies, Inc. in 1998 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 2013 and serves as its President. Dr. Leighton is Akamai's...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
F. Leighton
Co-Founder26.2yrsUS$11.98m1.58%
$ 262.0m
Edward McGowan
Executive VP5yrsUS$4.73m0.015%
$ 2.5m
Adam Karon
COO & GM of Cloud Technology Group3yrsUS$5.64m0.0044%
$ 734.3k
Paul Joseph
Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Services3yrsUS$3.59m0.023%
$ 3.8m
Mani Sundaram
Executive VP & GM of Security Technology Group2.3yrsUS$3.56m0.011%
$ 1.8m
Laura Howell
Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer2.8yrsno data0.0095%
$ 1.6m
Robert Blumofe
Executive VP & CTO3yrsUS$3.75m0.018%
$ 3.0m
Kate Prouty
Chief Information Officer2.3yrsno datano data
Tom Barth
Head of Investor Relations10.5yrsno datano data
Aaron Ahola
Executive VP6.4yrsUS$3.01m0.011%
$ 1.8m
Charlie Rice
Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development5.2yrsno datano data
Kim Salem Jackson
Executive VP & Chief Marketing Officer3yrsno data0.027%
$ 4.6m

3.0yrs

Average Tenure

51yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: AKAM's management team is considered experienced (3 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
F. Leighton
Co-Founder25.6yrsUS$11.98m1.58%
$ 262.0m
Bernardus Verwaayen
Independent Director10.3yrsUS$374.93k0.012%
$ 2.0m
Monte Ford
Independent Director10.8yrsUS$384.96k0.013%
$ 2.2m
Jonathan Miller
Independent Director8.7yrsUS$349.96k0.018%
$ 3.0m
Daniel Hesse
Independent Chairman7.6yrsUS$449.96k0.010%
$ 1.7m
William Wagner
Independent Director5.9yrsUS$349.96k0.010%
$ 1.7m
Madhu Ranganathan
Independent Director4.8yrsUS$384.96k0.0035%
$ 586.4k
Marianne Brown
Independent Director4yrsUS$379.96k0.0041%
$ 684.4k
Sharon Bowen
Independent Director2.9yrsUS$349.96k0.0028%
$ 470.1k
Peter Killalea
Independent Director6yrsUS$349.96k0.0071%
$ 1.2m

6.8yrs

Average Tenure

64.5yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: AKAM's board of directors are considered experienced (6.8 years average tenure).


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