ABBV vs AKAM Stock Comparison
Scores Breakdown
| Metric | ABBV | AKAM |
|---|---|---|
| 📈 Growth | 26/30 | 22/30 |
| 💰 Profitability | 18/20 | 17/20 |
| 🏦 Financial Health | 6/20 | 17/20 |
| 💵 Valuation | 12/20 | 16/20 |
| ⚠️ Risk (lower is better) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| Overall Score | 64/100 | 78/100 |
Side-by-Side Summaries
| ABBV Analysis | AKAM Analysis |
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📈 Growth & Financial TrajectoryOver the eight quarters, Revenues rose from about $14.46B (2024-Q2) to about $16.99B (2026-Q2). Net Income expanded from about $1.31B to about $3.62B, with quarterly fluctuations (notably a dip in 2025-Q2 before a robust rebound by 2026-Q2). 💰 Margins & Cash FlowGross Profit was strong, and implied gross margins around the mid-to-high 70s percent, peaking around 75% in late 2025 and staying near that level in 2026-Q2 (e.g., $12.7B gross profit on $16.99B revenue). Operating income remained positive across the period, supporting a healthy but fluctuating margin structure. Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities stayed positive in all quarters, with peaks near $5.15B in 2025-Q4 and around $3.44B in 2026-Q2; investing and financing activities contributed to occasional cash outflows, resulting in negative total cash flow in several quarters. 🛡️ Balance Sheet & LiquidityTotal assets ranged around $134-141B; liabilities aligned with asset base, yielding negative Equity in several periods (e.g., -$5.89B in 2026-Q2), signaling solvency risk despite strong operating cash flow. Current liabilities remain substantial, but liquidity from operating cash flow partially offsets near-term obligations. ⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
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📈 Growth & Financial TrajectoryOver the 8 quarters, AKAM's revenues rose from about $1.00B to about $1.10B, a modest expansion of ~9-10%, with a steady uptrend across quarters. Net income moved from roughly $58M in 2024-Q3 to a peak of about $140M in 2025-Q3, before printing around $79M in 2026-Q2, reflecting quarterly volatility but positive trajectory. 💰 Margins & Cash FlowGross margin stayed robust in the mid-to-high 50s% (Q2 2026 ~55.8%; Q4 2025 ~58.6%; Q3 2025 ~59.2%). Operating income remained positive in every quarter shown. Operating cash flow (continuing) was solid, e.g., around $326M in 2026-Q2. Net cash flow turned positive in 2026-Q2 at roughly $0.85B, with investing cash outflows offset by financing inflows in several quarters, indicating healthy cash generation despite capex. 🛡️ Balance Sheet & LiquidityAssets near $15.1B in 2026-Q2, liabilities around $10.3B, and equity about $4.75B. Current assets vs current liabilities yield a comfortable liquidity cushion (approx. 1.6x). Leverage remains moderate with substantial noncurrent assets and conservative equity backing. ⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
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