Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Target Boosted at Canaccord Genuity
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Price: $100.73 +0.39%
Rating Summary:
16 Buy, 19 Hold, 3 Sell
Rating Trend: Down
Today's Overall Ratings:
Up: 17 | Down: 14 | New: 17
Rating Summary:
16 Buy, 19 Hold, 3 Sell
Rating Trend: Down
Today's Overall Ratings:
Up: 17 | Down: 14 | New: 17
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Canaccord Genuity analyst Greg Miller reiterated a Buy rating on Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) and boosted his price target from $63 to $68 following the company's annual investor day.
Miller said, "Akamai hosted its annual investor day on Tuesday, reiterating some of the common themes that continue to support our long-held BUY-rated thesis. With overall Internet traffic growth continuing to accelerate and with the likely traction of newer lines of business like carrier services or the security business, we believe top-line revenue growth will continue at the mid- to high-teens range with the potential for continued margin expansion over time."
Mr. Miller added "With two stellar quarters behind us at a very controversial time for the company and with Q1/14 guidance that far exceeded expectations, we continue to recommend the shares. With increasing confidence in the outlook, we increase our target to $68..."
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Shares of Akamai Technologies closed at $57.86 yesterday.
Miller said, "Akamai hosted its annual investor day on Tuesday, reiterating some of the common themes that continue to support our long-held BUY-rated thesis. With overall Internet traffic growth continuing to accelerate and with the likely traction of newer lines of business like carrier services or the security business, we believe top-line revenue growth will continue at the mid- to high-teens range with the potential for continued margin expansion over time."
Mr. Miller added "With two stellar quarters behind us at a very controversial time for the company and with Q1/14 guidance that far exceeded expectations, we continue to recommend the shares. With increasing confidence in the outlook, we increase our target to $68..."
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Akamai Technologies click here. For more ratings news on Akamai Technologies click here.
Shares of Akamai Technologies closed at $57.86 yesterday.
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