Zacks Investment Research
17 Jun 2026, 17:46 UTC · 1h ago
Bear of the Day: Akamai Technologies (AKAM)
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Zacks Investment Research
17 Jun 2026, 17:46 UTC · 1h ago
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Akamai Technologies secured a 7-year cloud infrastructure deal valued at $1.8 billion with a leading frontier model provider, reported to be Anthropic. — A multi-billion dollar commitment demonstrates tangible demand for Akamai's transition into AI infrastructure, shifting the narrative from legacy CDN to growth.
+0.60Bank of America analyst Tal Liani upgraded Akamai to 'Buy' and raised the price target to $175 from $130. — Upgrades from major institutional analysts typically drive positive short-term price action and investor sentiment.
+0.40The $1.8 billion deal is estimated to contribute between $20 million and $25 million in quarterly revenue starting in the fourth quarter. — Provides specific, quantifiable revenue growth expectations for the upcoming fiscal periods.
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Zacks EPS Consensus for Akamai has been adjusted lower to $6.65, approaching the lower end of the company's $6.40 to $7.15 guidance. — Downward revisions of earnings estimates generally signal weakening fundamentals or missed expectations.
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The author labels the company 'Bear of the Day' and mentions a stock price drop and lowered EPS estimates, despite a large AI deal.
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