AKAM monthly performance report
Check AKAM's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
AKAM monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Akamai Technologies (AKAM) closed September 2026 at $104.52, down 3.77% for the month and +35.58% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AKAM is +19.79%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −4.59% versus its 200-day moving average ($109.55), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AKAM has underperformed the S&P 500 by −72.71%, with a relative strength index reading of 57.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Akamai Technologies ended September 2026 at $104.52, posting a monthly return of −3.77%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.08%.
The current quarter stands at −11.58% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −4.59% versus the 200-day moving average ($109.55).
Year-to-date, AKAM is +19.79% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +8.10%. The stock is currently −36.83% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −46.84%.
| Period | AKAM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.39% | −0.12% | −2.27% |
| 1 Week | −2.13% | −0.34% | −1.79% |
| 1 Month | −3.77% | −0.70% | −3.08% |
| 3 Months | −22.12% | +2.80% | −24.91% |
| 6 Months | −0.90% | +13.85% | −14.75% |
| YTD | +19.79% | +11.70% | +8.10% |
| 12 Months | +35.58% | +15.01% | +20.57% |
| 3 Years | −1.01% | +71.69% | −72.71% |
| 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) | −11.58% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +40.39% |
| 2024 | −19.18% |
| 2025 | −8.78% |
| 2026 | +19.79% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $165.45 (2026-05-13) |
| 52-Week Low | $70.82 (2025-11-04) |
| Current Price | $104.52 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $109.55 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −4.59% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −46.84% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −36.83% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 57.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −72.71% |
| RS Peak | 107.6 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 44.6 (Oct 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AKAM's return for this report period?
AKAM returned −3.77% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has AKAM outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AKAM: +19.79% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is AKAM's 12-month return?
+35.58% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AKAM above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −4.59% versus 200DMA ($109.55).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−46.84% on 2025-04-08.