StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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Akamai Shares Fall on Lowered Full-Year Guidance and Weak Q4 Revenue Outlook
Key Facts
1Akamai announced Q4 revenue guidance of $1.16 billion, which was 3.5% below analyst estimates.
2The company reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.77, exceeding consensus estimates by 5.8%.
3Management lowered its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $6.57.
Akamai announced Q4 revenue guidance of $1.16 billion, which was 3.5% below analyst estimates according to Investing.com. Management also lowered its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $6.57, triggering a negative reaction in the stock despite a strong third quarter. The company reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.77, exceeding consensus estimates by 5.8%.
Akamai shares moved lower following the downward revision of its forward-looking outlook, as the weaker-than-expected guidance for the final quarter offset the earnings beat. The market reaction reflects concerns over the company's full-year profitability targets.