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Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 8, 2026
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) reported revenue of $1.1B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +6% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.7%, net earnings $106M (9.9% of revenue).
Akamai Technologies, Q1 2026: revenue $1.1B (+6% year over year), operating margin 10.7%, net earnings $106M, operating cash flow $313M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1B | -2% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $114M | +21% | -26% |
| Net earnings | $106M | +25% | -14% |
| Operating cash flow | $313M | -15% | +24% |
| Free cash flow | $211M | -10% | +58% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.1B in Q1 2026, up 6% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.11B, a 10.7% margin (down 4.6 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.04B even though revenue rose $0.06B versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 11% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was Sales & marketing (+17%). Net earnings were $0.11B, down 14% year over year. The effective tax rate was 12.9%.
Operating cash flow was $0.31B (up 24% year over year), 294% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.18B of depreciation and amortization and $0.13B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.11B. Capital expenditures of $0.10B left free cash flow of $0.21B.
Questions
What was Akamai Technologies' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) reported revenue of $1.1B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +6% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was Akamai Technologies profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $114M (10.7% of revenue) and net earnings $106M.