Core Insights - Akamai Technologies is a significant player in the content delivery network (CDN) and cloud infrastructure services market, valued at $11.5 billion [1] - The company aims to enhance content delivery over the Internet, addressing issues like traffic congestion and bandwidth constraints, particularly in high-definition video streaming [2] Financial Performance - Akamai reported a 3% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $1.02 billion, driven by strong demand in Security and Compute verticals [6] - GAAP net income decreased to $123.2 million or $0.82 per share, down from $175.4 million or $1.11 per share in the previous year, primarily due to high operating expenses [4] - Non-GAAP net income slightly increased to $256.1 million or $1.70 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.12 [5] Revenue Breakdown - Security Technology Group revenues grew by 8% year-over-year to $530.7 million, supported by demand for Guardicore Segmentation Solution and API security solutions [7] - The Delivery segment's revenues fell to $319 million from $351.8 million in the previous year, while the Compute segment saw an increase to $165.5 million from $144.5 million [8] Management Outlook - For Q2 2025, Akamai anticipates revenues between $1.012 billion and $1.032 billion, with a projected non-GAAP operating margin of 28% [10] - For the full year 2025, the revenue forecast is between $4.050 billion and $4.2 billion, with non-GAAP earnings projected at $6.10 to $6.40 per share [12] Market Position and Future Potential - Despite current growth challenges, Akamai may have opportunities in the emerging AI economy if it can develop new growth drivers [13]

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Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with both the adjusted earnings and revenues surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company reported a top-line expansion year over year, driven by healthy demand trends in multiple end markets. Strong demand for the Guardicore platform, API security solutions and cloud infrastructure services is a key growth driver. Net IncomeGAAP net income declined to $123.2 million or 82 cents per share from $175.4 million or $1.11 per sh ...

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 20, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Mark Stoutenberg - Head of Investor Relations Tom Leighton - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Ed McGowan - EVP, Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Roger Boyd - UBS Madeline Brooks - Bank of America Fatima Boolani - Citi Frank Louthan - Raymond James Rishi Jaluria - RBC John DiFucci - Guggenheim Patrick Colville - Scotiabank James Fish - Piper Sandler William Powe ...