Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Return on Equity (ROE): 8.87%
Is Akamai Technologies, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 8.87% is 25% below its 5-year average of 11.81%, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.87%–14.38%).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 8.70% below its 12-month average of 9.71%.
AKAM Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
AKAM Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
AKAM Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
AKAM Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
8.87%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
9.71%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
10.84%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
11.81%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
10.93%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
10.54%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
12.01%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.70%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-24.86%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-15.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-26.13%
AKAM Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) | $19.41B | 8.87% | 9.71% | 10.84% | 11.81% |
| Okta, Inc. (OKTA) | $19.32B | 3.58% | 1.90% | -4.29% | -11.63% |
| Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) | $20.26B | 16.72% | 6.00% | -21.09% | -13.86% |
| Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) | $20.94B | -3.27% | -3.42% | -25.70% | -29.35% |
| Fabrinet (FN) | $21.89B | 18.14% | 16.88% | 16.88% | 15.99% |
| Rambus Inc. (RMBS) | $15.85B | 16.51% | 16.47% | 15.81% | 10.16% |
| HP Inc. (HPQ) | $23.08B | -730.92% | -470.33% | -337.36% | -312.28% |
| Atlassian Corporation (TEAM) | $23.25B | -24.66% | -24.09% | -70.30% | -96.38% |
| Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) | $24.08B | 293.95% | 625.25% | 375.81% | 258.88% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) | $24.72B | 14.79% | 15.20% | 16.27% | 15.96% |
Return Analysis
ROE
8.9%
ROA
3.7%
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for AKAM stock is 8.87%.
- Is Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 8.87% is 25% below its 5-year average of 11.81%, near the low end of its 5-year range (8.87%–14.38%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for AKAM stock is 9.71%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for AKAM stock is 10.84%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for AKAM stock is 11.81%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for AKAM stock is 10.93%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for AKAM stock is 10.54%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for AKAM stock is 12.01%.
Akamai Technologies, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 9.08% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.35% |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.91% |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.01% |
| 2021-12-31 | 14.38% |
| 2020-12-31 | 13.10% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.07% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.35% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.73% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.95% |
| 2015-12-31 | 10.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.34% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.16% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.70% |
| 2011-12-31 | 9.32% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.86% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.30% |
| 2008-12-31 | 9.25% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.43% |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.01% |
| 2005-12-31 | 52.55% |
| 2004-12-31 | -27.29% |
| 2003-12-31 | 16.70% |
| 2002-12-31 | 121.62% |
| 2001-12-31 | -14132.02% |
| 2000-12-31 | -36.84% |
| 1999-12-31 | -20.45% |
| 1998-12-31 | -10.98% |
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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