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Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) reported revenue of $1.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.7%, net earnings $117M (10.4% of revenue).
Akamai Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $1.1B (+6% year over year), operating margin 9.7%, net earnings $117M, operating cash flow $433M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1B | +2% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $109M | +35% | -35% |
| Net earnings | $117M | +47% | -16% |
| Operating cash flow | $433M | +33% | -2% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.1B in Q3 2026, up 6% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.11B, a 9.7% margin (down 6.1 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.06B even though revenue rose $0.07B versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 14% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was Cost of revenue (+17%). Net earnings were $0.12B, down 16% year over year. The effective tax rate was 15.4%. Non-operating items added $0.03B, 21% of pre-tax earnings, so the bottom line overstates operating performance.
Operating cash flow was $0.43B (down 2% year over year), 370% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.19B of depreciation and amortization and $0.13B of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $0.51B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.08B.
Questions
What was Akamai Technologies' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) reported revenue of $1.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Akamai Technologies profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $109M (9.7% of revenue) and net earnings $117M.