Could this be the case of a blown-up long-term opportunity? Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM)

Akamai Technologies Inc [AKAM] stock prices are up 0.34% to $76.32 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The AKAM shares have gain 2.76% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -5.40%, and not seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Akamai Technologies Inc [NASDAQ: AKAM] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on August 13, 2025, when Goldman initiated its Sell rating and assigned the stock a price target of $67. Previously, Morgan Stanley downgraded its rating to Underweight on August 05, 2025, and kept the price target unchanged to $85. On June 06, 2025, KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated with a Underweight rating. TD Cowen downgraded its rating to a Hold and reduced its price target to $98 on February 21, 2025. Piper Sandler downgraded its rating to Neutral for this stock on February 21, 2025, and downed its price target to $100. In a note dated February 21, 2025, Craig Hallum downgraded an Hold rating on this stock but restated the target price of $90.

The stock price of Akamai Technologies Inc [AKAM] has been fluctuating between $67.51 and $106.80 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $84 within the next 12 months. Akamai Technologies Inc [NASDAQ: AKAM] shares were valued at $76.32 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 10.06% based on the average AKAM price forecast.

Analyzing the AKAM fundamentals

The Akamai Technologies Inc [NASDAQ:AKAM] reported sales of 4.08B for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 6.52%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.59% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.13%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.14%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.1%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.04, Equity is 0.09 and Total Capital is 0.05. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.18.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 75.30 points at the first support level, and at 74.28 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 76.90, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 77.48.

Ratios To Look Out For

It’s worth pointing out that Akamai Technologies Inc [NASDAQ:AKAM]’s Current Ratio is 2.24. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 2.24, and the Cash Ratio is 0.97. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 2.68, the price to book ratio is 2.45 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 27.06.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Ahola Aaron, EVP & General Counsel, that happened on Aug 20 ’25 when 4000.0 shares were sold. Officer, Ahola Aaron completed a deal on Aug 20 ’25 to buy 4000.0 shares. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer LEIGHTON F THOMSON bought 50000.0 shares on Aug 11 ’25.

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