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Akamai Reports 40% Growth in AI Compute Revenue

12/17/2025

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Akamai Technologies, Inc. is transforming from a content delivery network to an edge-native cloud and AI compute platform.
The shift is yielding nearly 40% year-over-year compute revenue growth.
Operating margins rose to 31% as Akamai targets higher-margin AI and security services.
The stock broke through $84 with a $102 target, and an options strategy is in place.
Akamai is positioned well versus peers in the AI-driven infrastructure market.

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Story summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is transforming from a content delivery network to an edge-native cloud and AI compute platform.
The shift is yielding nearly 40% year-over-year compute revenue growth.
Operating margins rose to 31% as Akamai targets higher-margin AI and security services.
The stock broke through $84 with a $102 target, and an options strategy is in place.
Akamai is positioned well versus peers in the AI-driven infrastructure market.