AKAM monthly performance report
Monthly AKAM research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
AKAM monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Akamai Technologies (AKAM) closed September 2026 at $106.79, down 1.68% for the month and +34.84% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AKAM is +22.40%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.08% YTD.
- The stock is trading −2.12% versus its 200-day moving average ($109.10), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AKAM has underperformed the S&P 500 by −68.48%, with a relative strength index reading of 59.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Akamai Technologies ended September 2026 at $106.79, posting a monthly return of −1.68%. The S&P 500 returned −0.36% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.32%.
The current quarter stands at −9.66% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −2.12% versus the 200-day moving average ($109.10).
Year-to-date, AKAM is +22.40% against SPY +12.08%, a gap of +10.32%. The stock is currently −35.45% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −46.84%.
| Period | AKAM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.32% | +0.85% | −1.17% |
| 1 Week | +1.62% | −0.11% | +1.73% |
| 1 Month | −1.68% | −0.36% | −1.32% |
| 3 Months | −28.48% | +5.36% | −33.84% |
| 6 Months | +5.73% | +12.68% | −6.95% |
| YTD | +22.40% | +12.08% | +10.32% |
| 12 Months | +34.84% | +16.22% | +18.62% |
| 3 Years | +1.95% | +70.43% | −68.48% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | +45.21% |
| #2 | Nov 2025 | +19.20% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | +16.73% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +11.81% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +11.35% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −20.95% |
| #2 | Feb 2025 | −19.24% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | −10.34% |
| #4 | Feb 2024 | −9.99% |
| #5 | May 2024 | −8.61% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −0.92% |
| Q3 2025 | −5.02% |
| Q4 2025 | +15.17% |
| Q1 2026 | +31.63% |
| Q2 2026 | +2.93% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −9.66% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +40.39% |
| 2024 | −19.18% |
| 2025 | −8.78% |
| 2026 | +22.40% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $165.45 (2026-05-13) |
| 52-Week Low | $70.82 (2025-11-04) |
| Current Price | $106.79 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $109.10 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −2.12% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −46.84% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −35.45% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 59.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −68.48% |
| RS Peak | 109.6 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 45.5 (Oct 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AKAM's return for this report period?
AKAM returned −1.68% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-11.
Has AKAM outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AKAM: +22.40% vs SPY: +12.08%.
What is AKAM's 12-month return?
+34.84% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AKAM above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −2.12% versus 200DMA ($109.10).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−46.84% on 2025-04-08.