Akamai Technologies G&A decreased by 7.2% to $163.81M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.1%, from $155.93M to $163.81M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 4.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.
Detailed definition
General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.
Metric ID:
general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $134.30M | $134.27M | $147.75M | $153.26M | $141.22M | $139.43M | $150.30M | $146.14M | $151.81M | $147.33M | $155.58M | $152.43M | $153.85M | $159.96M | $155.54M | $155.93M | $162.60M | $161.72M | $176.49M | $163.81M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.0% | +10.0% | +3.7% | -7.9% | -1.3% | +7.8% | -2.8% | +3.9% | -3.0% | +5.6% | -2.0% | +0.9% | +4.0% | -2.8% | +0.3% | +4.3% | -0.5% | +9.1% | -7.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +5.2% | +3.8% | +1.7% | -4.6% | +7.5% | +5.7% | +3.5% | +4.3% | +1.3% | +8.6% | -0.0% | +2.3% | +5.7% | +1.1% | +13.5% | +5.1% |
Range$134.27M – $176.49M
CAGR+4.3%
Avg YoY Growth+4.0%
Median YoY Growth+4.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Akamai Technologies's g&a?
- Akamai Technologies (AKAM) reported g&a of $163.81M in Q1 2026.
- How has Akamai Technologies's g&a changed year-over-year?
- Akamai Technologies's g&a increased by 5.1% year-over-year, from $155.93M to $163.81M.
- What is the long-term trend for Akamai Technologies's g&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Akamai Technologies's g&a has grown at a 4.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $553.02M to $656.74M.
- What does g&a mean?
- The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.