Akamai Technologies, Inc. vs Humana Inc — how do they compare? Akamai Technologies, Inc. trades at $125.15 (market cap $17.65B), while Humana Inc trades at $383.94 (market cap $46.69B). The key difference: Humana Inc is far larger — about 2.6× Akamai Technologies, Inc.'s market cap, and Humana Inc pays a 0.91% dividend while Akamai Technologies, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AKAM | HUM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $17.65B | $46.69B |
Sector | Technology | Health |
52-Week High | $161.14 | $409.42 |
52-Week Low | $71.97 | $163.67 |
Enterprise Value | $23.63B | $54.04B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.91% |
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Akamai operates a content delivery network, or CDN, which entails locating servers at the edges of networks so its customers, which store content on Akamai servers, can reach their own customers faster, more securely, and with better quality. Akamai has over 325,000 servers distributed over 4,000 points of presence in more than 1,000 cities worldwide. Its customers generally include media companies, which stream video content or make video games available for download, and other enterprises that run interactive or high-traffic websites, such as e-commerce firms and financial institutions. Akamai also has a significant security business, which is integrated with its core web and media businesses to protect its customers from cyberthreats.
Read more on AKAM →Humana is one of the largest private health insurers in the U.S. with a focus on administering Medicare Advantage plans. The firm has built a niche specializing in government-sponsored programs, with nearly all its medical membership stemming from individual and group Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the military's Tricare program. The firm is also a leader in stand-alone prescription drug plans for seniors enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare. Humana offers employer-based plans primarily for small businesses along with specialty insurance offerings such as dental, vision, and life. Beyond medical insurance, the company provides other healthcare services, including primary-care services, at-home services, and pharmacy benefit management.
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