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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
$160.38
+0.3%
$147.92
$103.27
$161.70
$1.99T1.0521.92 million shs10.33 million shs
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$158.61
+0.2%
$146.69
$102.63
$160.22
$1.97T1.0529.74 million shs12.16 million shs
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
$490.75
-1.1%
$495.52
$207.13
$531.49
$1.25T1.217.11 million shs16.30 million shs
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$409.61
+0.5%
$414.60
$275.37
$430.82
$3.04T0.8921.70 million shs8.06 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
+1.25%+2.51%+5.37%+6.37%+49.77%
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
+1.27%+2.50%+4.97%+6.43%+49.34%
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
+2.98%-0.73%-2.65%+26.98%+133.14%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
+1.65%-1.69%-4.94%+1.24%+44.65%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
4.1701 of 5 stars
2.54.00.02.92.41.72.5
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
2.7066 of 5 stars
2.44.00.00.01.91.72.5
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
4.189 of 5 stars
2.55.01.70.02.43.33.1
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
4.6214 of 5 stars
2.53.03.32.92.52.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
3.00
Buy$159.860.16% Upside
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
2.88
Moderate Buy$158.710.55% Upside
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
2.93
Moderate Buy$520.285.83% Upside
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
2.92
Moderate Buy$434.056.20% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest GOOGL, GOOG, META, and MSFT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/22/2024
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
KeyCorp
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$165.00 ➝ $175.00
4/22/2024
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
JMP Securities
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Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$550.00
4/22/2024
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
Benchmark
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Reiterated RatingHold
4/22/2024
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
KeyCorp
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$575.00 ➝ $555.00
4/22/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Stifel Nicolaus
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$455.00
4/19/2024
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
Jefferies Financial Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$175.00 ➝ $180.00
4/18/2024
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
Sanford C. Bernstein
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$535.00 ➝ $590.00
4/18/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$480.00 ➝ $475.00
4/17/2024
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
Canaccord Genuity Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $190.00
4/17/2024
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$158.00 ➝ $170.00
4/17/2024
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
Canaccord Genuity Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$580.00 ➝ $610.00
(Data available from 4/24/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
$307.39B6.46$6.97 per share22.90$22.79 per share7.00
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$307.39B6.38$6.97 per share22.66$22.79 per share6.93
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
$134.90B9.29$20.12 per share24.43$60.08 per share8.18
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$211.92B14.33$11.96 per share34.18$27.76 per share14.72

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
$73.80B$5.8027.5220.541.4624.01%27.22%19.02%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$73.80B$5.8027.2120.311.4424.01%27.22%19.02%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
$39.10B$14.9032.9921.141.2328.98%29.48%19.54%4/24/2024 (Confirmed)
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$72.36B$11.0636.9531.082.1736.27%38.40%19.33%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest GOOGL, GOOG, META, and MSFT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/25/2024N/A
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
$1.49$1.51+$0.02N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$1.49$1.52+$0.03N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.81N/A-$2.81N/AN/AN/A    
4/24/2024N/A
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
$4.27N/A-$4.27N/AN/AN/A    
2/1/2024Q4 2023
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
$4.82$5.33+$0.51$5.33$39.12 billion$40.11 billion    
1/30/2024Q4 2023
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
$1.60$1.64+$0.04$1.64$85.28 billion$86.31 billion      
1/30/2024Q4 23
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
$1.60$1.64+$0.04$1.64$70.77 billion$86.31 billion    
1/30/2024Q2 24
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.76$2.93+$0.17$2.93$61.14 billion$62.02 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
$2.000.41%N/A13.42%N/A
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$3.000.73%+10.11%27.12%22 Years

Latest GOOGL, GOOG, META, and MSFT Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/12/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
quarterly$0.750.72%5/15/20245/16/20246/13/2024
2/1/2024
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
quarterly$0.500.51%2/21/20242/22/20243/26/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
0.05
2.10
2.10
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
0.05
2.10
2.10
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
0.12
2.67
2.67
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.19
1.22
1.20

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
27.26%
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
40.03%
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
79.91%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
71.13%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
12.99%
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
0.88%
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
14.03%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.03%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOG
Alphabet
182,50212.43 billion10.82 billionOptionable
Alphabet Inc. stock logo
GOOGL
Alphabet
182,50212.43 billion12.32 billionOptionable
Meta Platforms, Inc. stock logo
META
Meta Platforms
67,3172.55 billion2.19 billionOptionable
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
221,0007.43 billion7.43 billionOptionable

GOOG, GOOGL, META, and MSFT Headlines

SourceHeadline
ADDING MULTIMEDIA GlassHive Announces Collaboration with Microsoft to transform MSP Sales and Marketing to capture AI opportunity with customersADDING MULTIMEDIA GlassHive Announces Collaboration with Microsoft to transform MSP Sales and Marketing to capture AI opportunity with customers
businesswire.com - April 24 at 1:38 PM
Whats in Store for These 5 Technology Stocks in Q1 Earnings?What's in Store for These 5 Technology Stocks in Q1 Earnings?
zacks.com - April 24 at 1:26 PM
Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI dealsMicrosoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals
techxplore.com - April 24 at 12:50 PM
Whats in Store for Microsoft ETFs This Earnings Season?What's in Store for Microsoft ETFs This Earnings Season?
zacks.com - April 24 at 12:01 PM
Microsoft claims that small, localized language models can be powerful as wellMicrosoft claims that small, localized language models can be powerful as well
techxplore.com - April 24 at 11:30 AM
UK competition watchdog steps up scrutiny of big techs role in AI startupsUK competition watchdog steps up scrutiny of big tech's role in AI startups
theguardian.com - April 24 at 11:26 AM
HSBC says Microsofts valuation remains attractiveHSBC says Microsoft's valuation remains 'attractive'
investing.com - April 24 at 9:27 AM
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Q3 Earnings: Here’s What to ExpectMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Q3 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect
msn.com - April 24 at 9:27 AM
Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI dealsMicrosoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 9:21 AM
Protect Our Earth With 5 ETF & Stock Investing Strategies (Revised)Protect Our Earth With 5 ETF & Stock Investing Strategies (Revised)
zacks.com - April 24 at 9:11 AM
Microsofts and Amazons AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutinyMicrosoft's and Amazon's AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutiny
investing.com - April 24 at 9:01 AM
Cisco Systems joins Microsoft, IBM in Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AICisco Systems joins Microsoft, IBM in Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI
techxplore.com - April 24 at 8:43 AM
Microsofts AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watchMicrosoft's AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch
reuters.com - April 24 at 8:03 AM
Microsoft, Amazon AI partnerships face scrutiny from British regulatorsMicrosoft, Amazon AI partnerships face scrutiny from British regulators
cnbc.com - April 24 at 7:45 AM
Cisco Systems joins Microsoft, IBM in Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AICisco Systems joins Microsoft, IBM in Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 7:24 AM
Is Zoom Video Stock Getting Too Cheap to Pass Up? (MSFT)Is Zoom Video Stock Getting Too Cheap to Pass Up? (MSFT)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 7:06 AM
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fool.com - April 24 at 5:55 AM
Microsoft Just Expanded Its Partnership with a Critical Ally in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) RevolutionMicrosoft Just Expanded Its Partnership with a Critical Ally in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution
fool.com - April 24 at 5:47 AM
Meet the 3 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Members of Congress Cant Stop SellingMeet the 3 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Members of Congress Can't Stop Selling
fool.com - April 24 at 5:06 AM
Microsofts Phi-3 shows the surprising power of small, locally run AI language models - Ars TechnicaMicrosoft's Phi-3 shows the surprising power of small, locally run AI language models - Ars Technica
news.google.com - April 24 at 5:03 AM
This AI Stock Trades at a Dirt-Cheap Valuation, and Its Chatbot Just Hit 200 Million UsersThis AI Stock Trades at a Dirt-Cheap Valuation, and Its Chatbot Just Hit 200 Million Users
fool.com - April 24 at 4:32 AM
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finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 4:27 AM
DORCHESTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT Co Purchases 3,971 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)DORCHESTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT Co Purchases 3,971 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 4:24 AM
Microsoft terminates contract on office lease in North CarolinaMicrosoft terminates contract on office lease in North Carolina
bizjournals.com - April 23 at 6:26 PM

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Company Descriptions

Alphabet logo

Alphabet

NASDAQ:GOOG
Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Alphabet logo

Alphabet

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Meta Platforms logo

Meta Platforms

NASDAQ:META
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California
Microsoft logo

Microsoft

NASDAQ:MSFT
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.