AKAM · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

FX / Currency Headwinds

AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC · 2026-11-06 · Importance 13 · Surprise 6

Akamai says revenue and earnings from international operations have historically been an important contributor to results and that foreign-exchange movements have affected, and are expected to continue affecting, financial results. When local currencies of international subsidiaries weaken, consolidated results stated in U.S. dollars are generally negatively impacted. Management calculates the dollar impact by translating current-period results at the comparative period’s monthly average exchange rates and uses constant-currency comparisons to assess performance.

Key facts

• Akamai’s international operations have historically contributed importantly to its financial results, and foreign-exchange fluctuations have impacted and are expected to continue impacting its results. source
• Akamai's reported revenue was negatively impacted by $6.8 million from foreign currency exchange rate changes in the three months ended September 30, 2026, and positively impacted by $10.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with the same periods in 2025. source
• Akamai's expenses are positively impacted when the U.S. dollar strengthens and negatively impacted when it weakens. source
• When local currencies of Akamai’s international subsidiaries weaken, Akamai’s consolidated results stated in U.S. dollars are generally negatively impacted. source