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Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third consecutive positive week for the Akamai Technologies (AKAM). During the week, the AKAM gained 3.17 points, or 2.15%, and closed at 150.88 on Friday, May 15, 2026. Weekly volume was 118% above average.
AKAM is a member of Information Technology Sector. Information Technology is the second most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See AKAM long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on February 9, 2024 at 129.16 and reached 67.51 on April 9, 2025. AKAM lost 61.65 points, or 47.73%, in 60 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (17.57) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. AKAM may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See AKAM medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 9, 2025 at 67.51 and reached 165.45 on May 13, 2026. AKAM gained -97.94 points, or -145.07%, in 57 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (89.53) is broken, while daily and weekly technical indicators are overbought. Uptrend is exhausted and trend reversal is possible soon. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See AKAM weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since May 1, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See AKAM short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on May 13, 2026 at 165.45 and reached 149.19 on May 15, 2026. AKAM lost 16.26 points, or 9.83%, in 2 days. The price is now at the 10.39% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See AKAM daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 29, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands (63.92%) is close to one year high (42.72%). It is 331.05% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a sell signal for the option traders. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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