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Operating Margin Drivers

AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC · 2026-08-06 · Importance 66 · Surprise 74

GAAP diluted earnings per share fell 27% year over year to $0.52, while non-GAAP diluted earnings per share declined 8% to $1.59. GAAP operating margin narrowed to 7% from 15% as Akamai incurred higher costs and operating expenses. Upfront investments in Cloud Infrastructure Services infrastructure pressured profitability and cash flow. The margin pressure accompanied rapid CIS growth and expansion of the cloud infrastructure pipeline.

Key facts

• GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.52, down 27% year-over-year. source
• GAAP diluted EPS fell 27% to $0.52. source
• Non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $1.59, down 8% year-over-year. source
• GAAP operating margin narrowed from 15% to 7%. source