Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Gross Margin: 54.72%
Is Akamai Technologies, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s gross margin of 54.72% is in line with its 5-year average of 60.69%, near the low end of its 5-year range (54.72%–64.58%).
The gross margin for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) is 54.72% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 4.09% (57.05%).
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AKAM Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
54.72%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
57.05%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
59.05%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
60.69%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
62.93%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
63.83%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
66.49%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.34%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-9.83%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-13.04%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-14.28%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-17.70%
AKAM Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) | — | 54.72% | 57.05% | 59.05% | 60.69% |
| Okta, Inc. (OKTA) | $19.93B | 77.36% | 76.84% | 74.66% | 73.67% |
| Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) | $20.35B | 76.87% | 77.37% | 77.50% | 77.52% |
| Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) | $20.66B | 36.86% | 37.21% | 36.91% | 36.43% |
| HP Inc. (HPQ) | $22.81B | 19.98% | 21.02% | 20.74% | 20.41% |
| PTC Inc. (PTC) | $15.82B | 83.76% | 82.21% | 80.86% | 79.99% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) | $25.09B | 33.72% | 34.03% | 34.64% | 35.30% |
| Atlassian Corporation (TEAM) | $25.11B | 82.84% | 82.20% | 82.58% | 82.84% |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) | $25.83B | 88.15% | 87.93% | 87.14% | 86.64% |
| Splunk Inc. (SPLK) | $26.44B | 79.47% | 78.57% | 76.28% | 77.97% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
54.7%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The gross margin for AKAM stock is 54.72%.
- Is Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s gross margin of 54.72% is in line with its 5-year average of 60.69%, near the low end of its 5-year range (54.72%–64.58%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The TTM average gross margin for AKAM stock is 57.05%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for AKAM stock is 59.05%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for AKAM stock is 60.69%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for AKAM stock is 62.93%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for AKAM stock is 63.83%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for AKAM stock is 66.49%.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 54.72% |
| 2024-12-31 | 59.39% |
| 2023-12-31 | 60.36% |
| 2022-12-31 | 61.74% |
| 2021-12-31 | 63.34% |
| 2020-12-31 | 64.58% |
| 2019-12-31 | 65.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | 64.87% |
| 2017-12-31 | 64.81% |
| 2016-12-31 | 65.54% |
| 2015-12-31 | 66.98% |
| 2014-12-31 | 68.89% |
| 2013-12-31 | 67.61% |
| 2012-12-31 | 61.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | 60.84% |
| 2010-12-31 | 70.36% |
| 2009-12-31 | 70.93% |
| 2008-12-31 | 71.85% |
| 2007-12-31 | 73.69% |
| 2006-12-31 | 78.05% |
| 2005-12-31 | 80.34% |
| 2004-12-31 | 78.03% |
| 2003-12-31 | 62.10% |
| 2002-12-31 | 41.16% |
| 2001-12-31 | 33.62% |
| 2000-12-31 | 19.56% |
| 1999-12-31 | -125.84% |
| 1998-12-31 | 20100.00% |
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About Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) is a leading global provider of cloud services, specializing in the secure delivery, optimization, and protection of online content and business applications across the internet. The company's primary focus involves offering sophisticated cloud-based solutions designed to shield digital infrastructure, websites, applications (including APIs), and end-users from a wide array of cyberattacks and online threats, all while simultaneously enhancing performance. Akamai further excels in accelerating web and mobile experiences, facilitating dynamic and highly responsive websites and applications. Its extensive media delivery offerings encompass seamless video streaming and player services, efficient game and software distribution, robust broadcast operations, authoritative Domain Name System (DNS) resolution, and comprehensive data analytics. Additionally, Akamai provides cutting-edge edge compute solutions, empowering developers to deploy and run their code directly at the network's edge for improved efficiency and reduced latency. The company also extends its expertise to telecommunications carriers, offering specialized services such as advanced cybersecurity protection, parental controls, resilient DNS infrastructure, and content delivery solutions. To ensure client success, Akamai offers a full suite of support services to assist with the seamless integration, configuration, optimization, and ongoing management of its diverse product portfolio. Akamai distributes its solutions through both its dedicated direct sales and service organizations and an extensive network of channel partners. Founded in 1998, Akamai Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- F. Thomson Leighton