AKAM
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Focused on AI photonics and semiconductor supply chains — sourcing asymmetric setups from bottoms-up value-chain research. Tracks CPO & optical modules closely, with ongoing deep-dives on SIVE, AAOI, LITE, POET.
Quick verdict
AKAM is neutral (1 bull · 1 bear)
AKAM secured a large 7-year deal, but upstream CPU and memory suppliers are likely to be the primary beneficiaries.
Last spoke: 09/24/2026, 21:37 · no conviction
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- Okay thing about it for a second: $AKAM gets a big deal over 7 years. But in order to actually execute on the deal: They gotta buy a ton of CPUs and memory… So these upstream component supply chains are probably the larger beneficiaries over the ones in the headline. But can’t give advice in terms of buying something
- Nope for $AKAM. But if you look at what’s needed probably CPUs/Memory #1. So your $ARM / $INTC / $AMD thematically (AMD probably higher beta to this company in specific). Then your Samsung / $MU / SK Hynix are your obvious memory beneficiaries. Component procurement is done through $JBL, which potentially benefits their own supply chain if they’re doing networking too.
- $AKAM signs $11.6B compute deal with Anthropic for accelerated CPU workloads demands over 7 years. $AMD to $MU should be happy to hear this… Akamai ests. ~$5.5B of capex to service the $11.6B commitment. Including +$1.7B of 2026 capex specifically to pre-purchase supply chain components like memory. So much for Anthropic/OpenAI calling for an AI slowdown?
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