Akamai(US:AKAM) ZACKS·2026-01-24 00:15Company Performance - Akamai Technologies (AKAM) closed at $95.08, reflecting a -2.01% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.03% [1] - Prior to the latest trading session, shares had increased by 9.24%, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.43% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.6% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - Akamai Technologies is set to announce its earnings on February 19, 2026, with projected EPS of $1.75, indicating a 5.42% increase year-over-year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $1.08 billion, representing a 5.62% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $7.03 per share, reflecting an 8.49% increase, while revenue is estimated at $4.19 billion, showing no change from the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions suggest optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Akamai Technologies has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.39, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 17.56, indicating a valuation discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.25, compared to the Internet - Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.8 [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 84, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates stocks based on estimate changes, has a strong track record, with stocks rated 1 producing an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5][4]