# Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Forecast Calculator

Interactive five-year financial forecast and DCF for Akamai Technologies. Adjust revenue growth, margins, capex, and WACC to update revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value.

- Canonical: https://finamodel.com/companies/akamai-technologies/forecast
- Industry: Communications
- Forecast start year: 2026

## Historical data

| Year | Revenue | Free cash flow | EBITDA | Net income |
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| 2021 | 2893617000 | 698637000 | 989592000 | 478035000 |
| 2022 | 3198149000 | 700687000 | 1136923000 | 557054000 |
| 2023 | 3461223000 | 1075594000 | 1333780000 | 651642000 |
| 2024 | 3616654000 | 1033410000 | 1269028000 | 523672000 |
| 2025 | 3811920000 | 890530000 | 1208114000 | 547629000 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Akamai Technologies do and what are its main business segments?

Akamai Technologies operates a globally distributed edge computing platform that secures, delivers, and computes content and applications for enterprises. Its business segments include Security, Delivery, and Compute, with Security being the largest contributor to total revenue at approximately 53%.

### How does Akamai Technologies generate revenue from its services?

Akamai generates revenue globally through subscription and usage-based contracts for its edge computing platform. Its Security, Delivery, and Compute segments contribute to sales, with the United States accounting for roughly 52% of sales and International markets contributing 48%.

### What is Akamai Technologies' capital expenditure strategy?

Akamai's business model is asset-heavy, requiring significant capital expenditure to maintain and expand its global edge network. Approximately 40% of capex is for maintenance, while 60% is for growth, such as expanding the Akamai Connected Cloud into new geographies, with capex typically 12% to 15% of revenue.

### What are the key revenue growth and cost assumptions in Akamai Technologies' financial model?

The financial model assumes a revenue growth rate of approximately 7.13% and a Cost of Goods Sold as a percentage of revenue around 36.82%. Research and Development is projected at about 9.72% of revenue, while Selling, General, and Administrative expenses are around 16.57% of revenue.

### What is the purpose of the financial model for Akamai Technologies?

The financial model evaluates Akamai Technologies' equity valuation and cash flow generation capacity. Its primary goal is to determine if the strategic pivot from legacy content delivery to high-growth security and compute segments justifies the company's current market multiple.

### Can I download an Excel financial model for Akamai Technologies, and what is its forecast horizon?

Yes, a downloadable Excel financial model is available for Akamai Technologies. This model provides a forecast horizon spanning from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2030, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of future performance.