AKAM expected to report strong Q1 results with focus on top-line growth

From Nasdaq: 2025-05-05 11:25:00

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) is set to release first-quarter 2025 results on May 8. Expectations are high due to a recent earnings surprise and growth in revenues. The company’s focus on expanding its product portfolio to meet advanced use cases is expected to drive growth.

In the first quarter, Akamai signed a strategic agreement with a major technology company to enhance infrastructure services. The introduction of Akamai Cloud Inference and Managed Container Service is set to accelerate AI innovation and support low-latency applications. Partnerships with VAST Data and Smartbig USA Inc. are also expected to boost performance.

Revenue estimates for the security and compute segments show year-over-year growth. Overall, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter revenues is $1.01 billion, with adjusted earnings per share expected to decline slightly. Akamai’s strong market position and strategic initiatives position it well for growth.

An earnings beat is predicted for Akamai based on a positive Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank. The company is expected to outperform in the upcoming results, supported by a 0.07% Earnings ESP. Other stocks with a favorable combination include TELUS Corporation (TU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Fortinet (FTNT), all set to report quarterly numbers soon.

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