Akamai Technologies AKAM Return on invested capital

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FAQ

What is Akamai Technologies's return on invested capital?

Akamai Technologies (AKAM) reported return on invested capital of 7.9% in Q1 2026.

How has Akamai Technologies's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Akamai Technologies's return on invested capital decreased by 7.2% year-over-year, from 8.5% to 7.9%.

What is the long-term trend for Akamai Technologies's return on invested capital?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Akamai Technologies's return on invested capital has grown at a -11.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 13.8% to 7.7%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.