Akamai Technologies Inc. Reports Strong Third‑Quarter 2025 Results
Akamai Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM) released its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30 2025 on November 6, 2025. The company reported the following key performance metrics:
- Revenue: $1.055 billion, a 5 % year‑over‑year increase and a 4 % rise when adjusted for foreign‑exchange effects.
- Cloud Infrastructure Services Revenue: $81 million, representing a 39 % year‑over‑year gain.
- GAAP Net Income per Diluted Share: $0.97, up 155 % from $0.38 in the comparable period of 2024.
- Total Profit: $140.17 million, a significant improvement over the $57.91 million reported in the same quarter last year.
The company’s earnings per share surpassed analyst expectations by 22 cents, according to StreetInsider. Akamai also indicated that its cloud‑computing and cybersecurity operations have driven higher margins and contributed to the revenue growth.
In addition to the financial highlights, Akamai announced early traction for its Inference Cloud platform, which delivers edge‑based artificial‑intelligence services such as live‑video intelligence and context‑aware chatbots. The company positioned this offering as a complement to its established content‑delivery network and cybersecurity solutions.
Market Context
Akamai’s share price closed at $73 on November 5, 2025, within a 52‑week range of $67.51 to $103.75. The company’s market capitalization stood at approximately $10.46 billion, and its price‑to‑earnings ratio was 25.99. The broader market experienced mixed movements, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices posting modest declines later in the week.
The company’s results reaffirm its focus on expanding cloud‑based services and enhancing cybersecurity capabilities, both of which are expected to underpin future growth.
