Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Stock Forecast
AKAM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.96 / 5 from 24 analysts
- Price target
- $158.87 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +80.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.92
- 52-week range
- $71.97 – $161.14
AKAM analyst ratings
24 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AKAM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AKAM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.67 | $1.60 | $1.76 | $1.86 | −10.1% | 21 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.64 | $6.32 | $6.81 | $7.12 | −6.8% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.85 | $5.47 | $8.36 | $6.64 | +3.1% | 23 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AKAM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.12B | $1.11B | $1.13B | +6.0% | 21 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.49B | $4.45B | $4.53B | +6.7% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.22B | $4.95B | $5.38B | +16.1% | 24 |
AKAM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AKAM revenue: reported and forecast
AKAM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.70 | $1.68 | $1.68 | $1.67 | $1.67 | −1.6% | 2 up · 8 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.69 | $6.64 | $6.64 | −1.1% | 2 up · 13 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.18 | $7.17 | $7.21 | $6.85 | $6.85 | −4.6% | 4 up · 12 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AKAM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AKAM beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from AKAM
24 analysts cover Akamai; their consensus rating is buy (3.96 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $158.87, 80.9% above the latest close of $87.81. Analysts expect earnings of $6.64 per share for 2026, −6.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.85 per share on revenue of $5.2 billion. Akamai beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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AKAM forecast FAQ
What is Akamai's price target?
The average analyst price target for Akamai is $158.87, 80.9% above the latest close of $87.81.
Is Akamai a buy, hold or sell?
Of 24 analysts covering Akamai, 10 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 8 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Akamai's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $6.64 per share for 2026 (range $6.32 to $6.81); for 2027 the estimate is $6.85.
What is Akamai's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.5 billion, growth of 6.7%; for 2027 it is $5.2 billion.
When does Akamai report earnings?
Akamai is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.92.
Does Akamai usually beat earnings estimates?
Akamai reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.