Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Research & Development Expenses
The r&d expense for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) is $513.56 Million with a year-over-year change of +9.06%. Research and Development (R&D) expenses represent the costs incurred by a company in developing new products, services, or processes.
AKAM R&D Expense Chart
Current R&D Expense
$513.56M
$513.56 Million
Year-over-Year Change
+9.06%
vs. $470.88M prior year
Historical Data
28
Years of data available
Annual R&D Expense History
| Year | R&D Expense | YoY Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $513.56M | +$42.68M | +9.06% |
| 2024 | $470.88M | +$64.83M | +15.97% |
| 2023 | $406.05M | +$14.61M | +3.73% |
| 2022 | $391.43M | +$56.06M | +16.72% |
| 2021 | $335.37M | +$66.06M | +24.53% |
| 2020 | $269.31M | +$7.95M | +3.04% |
| 2019 | $261.37M | +$15.20M | +6.17% |
| 2018 | $246.16M | +$23.73M | +10.67% |
| 2017 | $222.43M | +$54.81M | +32.70% |
| 2016 | $167.63M | +$19.04M | +12.81% |
| 2015 | $148.59M | +$23.30M | +18.60% |
| 2014 | $125.29M | +$31.41M | +33.45% |
| 2013 | $93.88M | +$19.14M | +25.60% |
| 2012 | $74.74M | +$22.41M | +42.82% |
| 2011 | $52.33M | $-2.43M | -4.44% |
| 2010 | $54.77M | +$11.11M | +25.44% |
| 2009 | $43.66M | +$4.42M | +11.25% |
| 2008 | $39.24M | $-4.90M | -11.10% |
| 2007 | $44.14M | +$11.04M | +33.35% |
| 2006 | $33.10M | +$15.03M | +83.18% |
| 2005 | $18.07M | +$5.94M | +48.95% |
| 2004 | $12.13M | $-839,000 | -6.47% |
| 2003 | $12.97M | $-8.79M | -40.41% |
| 2002 | $21.77M | $-23.08M | -51.46% |
| 2001 | $44.84M | +$6.63M | +17.36% |
| 2000 | $38.21M | +$26.46M | +225.23% |
| 1999 | $11.75M | +$11.55M | +5774.50% |
| 1998 | $200,000 | — | — |
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