Akamai (Nasdaq:AKAM) didn't make the internet, but the company's services do help it work better for companies and users. Unfortunately, Akamai is sandwiched between an increasingly commoditized legacy business, and a value-added service model that holds promise but a lot of uncertainty. Although its possible to construct a large and lucrative revenue scenario for Akamai, investors may want to wait for this relief rally to peter out before making a major commitment.
A Mixed Third Quarter
Revenue rose 11% in Akamai's third quarter, split between 4% growth in the legacy volume-based service business, and 17% growth in value-added services. Among the company's addressable verticals, commerce was strong (up 23% from last year), and enterprise grew from a smaller base (up 30%), while media and entertainment growth was much more modest at 5%. While Akamai's last three quarters saw management talk down the numbers, this was the first "meet and maintain" in a while.
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