Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM)

Information Technology ยท Services-Business Services, NEC

Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since October 29, 1999. SentiSense covers Akamai Technologies Inc in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Services-Business Services, NEC. Tom Leighton is its chief executive officer. The company reports 11,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.akamai.com.

About Akamai Technologies Inc

Akamai operates a content delivery network, in which customers store content on distributed servers to deliver it to their own customers more quickly. Akamai has over 350,000 servers distributed over 4,350 points of presence in more than 700 cities globally. This network supports upward of 20% of global internet traffic, generating massive amounts of data. Using data generated by the delivery network, the firm offers cybersecurity products and cloud computing services, ranging from API security to zero-trust enterprise access, which has surpassed the delivery network in revenue and importance. As of 2026, the primary focus has shifted to offering computing hardware as a service, with an emphasis on serving large language model providers such as Anthropic.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 783 institutions reported holding AKAM, with 158.8 million shares worth $18.7 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, Capital Group and BlackRock. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Akamai Technologies Inc do?

Akamai operates a content delivery network, in which customers store content on distributed servers to deliver it to their own customers more quickly.

What sector is AKAM in?

SentiSense classifies Akamai Technologies Inc in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Services-Business Services, NEC.

Where does AKAM stock trade?

Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since October 29, 1999.

Who is the CEO of Akamai Technologies Inc?

Tom Leighton is the chief executive officer of Akamai Technologies Inc.