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Akamai Technologies vs Western Union: AKAM and WU compared
Akamai Technologies is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.0B for Western Union (Q3 2026). Akamai Technologies is growing faster (+6% against -2% a year earlier). Western Union is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 9.7%.
Where the money goes: AKAM and WU
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) · Q3 2026
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.
Western Union (WU) · Q3 2026
Western Union, Q3 2026: revenue $1.0B (-2% year over year), operating margin 13.0%, net earnings $78.0M, operating cash flow $107M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Akamai Technologies (AKAM) | Western Union (WU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.1B | $1.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +6% | -2% |
| Operating margin | 9.7% | 13.0% |
| Net earnings | $117M | $78.0M |
| Net margin | 10.4% | 7.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $433M | $107M |
| Free cash flow | — | $99.9M |
| Market value | $12.6B | $2.2B |
| P/E | 30.6× | 6.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $132.24 | $6.73 |
Where the revenue comes from
Western Union
- Consumer Money Transfers: $857M (85%)
- Consumer Services: $152M (15%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Akamai Technologies or Western Union?
Akamai Technologies is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.0B for Western Union (Q3 2026).
Is Akamai Technologies or Western Union growing faster?
Akamai Technologies is growing faster (+6% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Akamai Technologies or Western Union?
Western Union is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 9.7%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.