Operating
Change in Deferred Revenue
Akamai Technologies Change in Deferred Revenue increased by 434.8% to $56.28M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 276.5%, from $14.95M to $56.28M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates strong future demand and cash inflow, while a decrease suggests revenue recognition from previously collected cash.
Detailed definition
This represents the net change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or...
Peer comparison
Common in long-term contract businesses like LNG; peers with similar business models often show significant deferred revenue balances.
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change_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
11 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$11.13M | $55.39M | $36.45M | $602.00K | $34.32M | $6.71M | $14.95M | $8.17M | -$19.36M | -$16.81M | $56.28M |
| QoQ Change | — | +597.8% | -34.2% | -98.3% | >999% | -80.4% | +122.8% | -45.4% | -337.0% | +13.2% | +434.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -34.2% | — | -5.9% | — | -56.4% | — | — | -350.6% | +276.5% |
Range-$19.36M – $56.28M
CAGR+91.2%
Avg YoY Growth-34.1%
Median YoY Growth-34.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Akamai Technologies's change in deferred revenue?
- Akamai Technologies (AKAM) reported change in deferred revenue of $56.28M in Q1 2026.
- How has Akamai Technologies's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Akamai Technologies's change in deferred revenue increased by 276.5% year-over-year, from $14.95M to $56.28M.
- What does change in deferred revenue mean?
- The net change in payments received from customers for services not yet provided.