
Akamai Technologies Inc
NASDAQ:AKAM

Operating Margin
Akamai Technologies Inc
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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US |
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Akamai Technologies Inc
NASDAQ:AKAM
|
11.3B USD |
17%
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CA |
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Shopify Inc
NYSE:SHOP
|
134.4B USD |
13%
|
|
US |
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Snowflake Inc.
NYSE:SNOW
|
65.7B USD |
-40%
|
|
US |
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Cloudflare Inc
NYSE:NET
|
54.7B USD |
-9%
|
|
US |
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Verisign Inc
NASDAQ:VRSN
|
26.3B USD |
68%
|
|
US |
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GoDaddy Inc
NYSE:GDDY
|
26.3B USD |
21%
|
|
ID |
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DCI Indonesia Tbk PT
IDX:DCII
|
363.6T IDR |
58%
|
|
US |
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Okta Inc
NASDAQ:OKTA
|
21.5B USD |
-2%
|
|
US |
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Twilio Inc
NYSE:TWLO
|
17.6B USD |
0%
|
|
US |
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MongoDB Inc
NASDAQ:MDB
|
15.1B USD |
-11%
|
|
US |
S
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Switch Inc
F:821
|
7.7B EUR |
14%
|
Akamai Technologies Inc
Glance View
In the bustling world of digital innovation, Akamai Technologies Inc. has carved a niche as an indispensable entity, perfecting the art and science of internet content delivery. Originating from a research endeavor by computer scientist Tom Leighton and his team at MIT, the company's inception was birthed from the challenge of enabling faster internet experience. Akamai's essence lies in its expansive network of servers distributed across the globe, known as a content delivery network (CDN). This infrastructure ingeniously reduces the latency in internet traffic by bringing content physically closer to users, enabling websites to load swiftly regardless of web congestion. It's not merely about speed; Akamai also is pivotal in enhancing security through its cloud security solutions, offering protection against a myriad of online threats in a world that grows increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Financially, Akamai generates revenue from a diversified suite of services that cater to various digital needs of both enterprises and media companies. Their business rests on a subscription-based model where clients pay for the traffic routed through the CDN, usage of their sophisticated security tools, and other performance solutions. The unique value proposition Akamai offers lies in its ability to provide fast, reliable, and secure web experiences, making them an attractive partner for businesses that rely heavily on the internet, whether it be streaming services, e-commerce platforms, or corporate web presences. As the digital landscape continues to expand and evolve, Akamai remains a key player, constantly adapting its technologies to keep pace with the ever-growing demand for higher speed, security, and reliability in online experiences.

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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on Akamai Technologies Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 17.2%.