Akamai Technologies, Inc.

AKAM · Technology

About Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is a Software - Infrastructure company operating in the Technology sector.

AKAM trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure

Key Statistics

Current Price
$92.72
Market Cap
$13.33B
52-Week High
$165.45
52-Week Low
$70.82
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure

$1,000 Invested in Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)

1 Year
$1,254
+25%
3 Years
$910
+-9%
5 Years
$862
+-14%
10 Years
$1,608
+61%
Since IPO
$639
+-36%

How much would $1,000 invested in AKAM be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in AKAM 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) in 2025 would be worth $1,254 as of November 2026, representing a +25.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AKAM 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) in 2023 would be worth $910 as of November 2026, representing a -9.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AKAM 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) in 2021 would be worth $862 as of November 2026, representing a -13.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AKAM 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) in 2016 would be worth $1,608 as of November 2026, representing a +60.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AKAM at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) at IPO would be worth $639 as of November 2026, representing a -36.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.45%
Positive Months
171
53% of 324
Negative Months
153
47% of 324
Data Period
27+ years
324 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2002 (+112.4%)
Best month on avg: November (+12.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2001 (-49.5%)
Worst month on avg: July (-4.5%)

Over the past 27+ years (324 months), Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.45% with a median return of +0.83%. The stock had 171 positive months (53%) and 153 negative months (47%). The best month in AKAM's history was November 2002 with a +112.4% return, while the worst was March 2001 at -49.5%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +12.6%), and July the weakest (-4.5%).

AKAM's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +261.4%, and the worst was 2000 at -192.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 27 years of trading history, Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) has delivered an average annual return of +25.91% with a median return of +11.48%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -4.57%. The stock posted gains in 15 years (56%) and losses in 12 years (44%).

AKAM's best year was 2003 with a +521.97% gain, while the worst was 2000 at -93.57%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. AKAM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.

Avg Return
+25.91%
Best Year
2003 (+521.97%)
Worst Year
2000 (-93.57%)
Positive Years
15/27
Year Return Start End
2026 +6.27% $87.25 $92.72
2025 -8.78% $95.65 $87.25
2024 -19.18% $118.35 $95.65
2023 +40.39% $84.30 $118.35
2022 -27.97% $117.04 $84.30
2021 +11.48% $104.99 $117.04
2020 +21.54% $86.38 $104.99
2019 +41.42% $61.08 $86.38
2018 -6.09% $65.04 $61.08
2017 -2.46% $66.68 $65.04
2016 +26.70% $52.63 $66.68
2015 -16.41% $62.96 $52.63
2014 +33.45% $47.18 $62.96
2013 +15.33% $40.91 $47.18
2012 +26.73% $32.28 $40.91
2011 -31.39% $47.05 $32.28
2010 +85.67% $25.34 $47.05
2009 +67.93% $15.09 $25.34
2008 -56.39% $34.60 $15.09
2007 -34.86% $53.12 $34.60
2006 +166.53% $19.93 $53.12
2005 +52.95% $13.03 $19.93
2004 +21.10% $10.76 $13.03
2003 +521.97% $1.73 $10.76
2002 -70.88% $5.94 $1.73
2001 -71.80% $21.06 $5.94
2000 -93.57% $327.62 $21.06

Frequently Asked Questions: AKAM

What sector is AKAM in? ▼

AKAM operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Infrastructure industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.

How has AKAM performed historically? ▼

Over 27 years of trading history, AKAM has posted gains in 15 years (56% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +522.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in AKAM? ▼

You can invest in AKAM through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AKAM.

Last updated: 11/1/2026