Alphabet Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides online advertising services in the United States and internationally. The company offers performance and brand advertising services. It operates through Google and Other Bets segments. The Google segment includes principal Internet products, such as Ads, Android, Chrome, Commerce, Google Cloud, Google Maps, Google Play, Hardware, Search, and YouTube, as well as technical infrastructure and newer efforts, including Virtual Reality.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone650-253-0000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$136.82 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees98,771
Next Earnings Date10/24/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alphabet's stock symbol?
Alphabet trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "GOOGL."
How will Alphabet's stock buyback program work?
Alphabet announced that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Friday, February 2nd 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback $8,589,870,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Alphabet's earnings last quarter?
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The information services provider reported $14.21 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $11.49 by $2.72. The information services provider earned $31.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $30.90 billion. Alphabet had a net margin of 23.43% and a return on equity of 20.15%. View Alphabet's Earnings History.
When is Alphabet's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for GOOGL?
37 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Alphabet's shares. Their forecasts range from $1,197.00 to $1,550.00. On average, they anticipate Alphabet's share price to reach $1,376.1111 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Alphabet.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Alphabet?
37 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alphabet in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 31 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Alphabet.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Alphabet stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Alphabet stock:
- 1. Stifel Nicolaus analysts commented, "We forecast 2Q gross revenue growth +17% y/y (+17% Street) for Alphabet (from +19% FX-adj. / +17% reported in 1Q). Our EPS estimates are just ahead of the Street as TAC trends and headcount growth moderate. We view shares as fairly-valued at current levels and believe the multiple is likely to remain range bound as the stock works through a deceleration digestion period with lower visibility into near-term revenue growth rates." (7/23/2019)
- 2. SunTrust Banks, Inc. analysts commented, "We remain constructive on GOOGL into 2Q earnings on 7/25, as our checks with marketers support our estimates/consensus, showing only a slight deceleration in the top line despite strong showing from Amazon and continued regulatory pressure from the EU and the US. We expect GOOGL to show above-industry y/y growth driven by strength in Sites (from both search and video (YouTube)), along with contributions from emerging areas such as GCP and hardware. We believe the stock remains reasonably valued at 11.5x EV/ EBITDA and 24.4x P/E on our FY19 estimates, and maintain a Buy rating. Expecting In-Line 2Q19 Results. We believe Google will report a relatively in-line quarter following a weaker than expected print in 1Q19. Our estimates call for a continued deceleration in net revenues to 16.6% y/y growth (from 18.6% in 1Q19) or $30.6 billion and adj." (7/22/2019)
- 3. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Alphabet’s strong initiatives toward elimination of bad ads and introducing useful major search updates are tailwinds. Further, Google’s robust mobile search is also a positive. Also, its strong focus toward bolstering presence in the cloud market on the back of expanding data centers and robust cloud offerings continues to aid growth. Further, Google’s strong focus on the innovation of its AI techniques and home automation space is aiding its business growth. The stock has outperformed the industry it belongs to in the past one year. However, the company’s growing litigation issues and increased spending on YouTube and consumer gadgets might hurt its profitability. Also, increasing competition in the advertising business and currency fluctations are concerns." (7/8/2019)
Has Alphabet been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about GOOGL stock have been trending positive recently, InfoTrie reports. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Alphabet earned a media sentiment score of 2.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the information services provider a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future. View News Stories for Alphabet.
Are investors shorting Alphabet?
Alphabet saw a increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,710,600 shares, an increase of 19.6% from the June 15th total of 2,266,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,700,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.6 days. Approximately 0.9% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Alphabet's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Alphabet's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Alphabet include Alphabet (GOOG), Facebook (FB), Baidu (BIDU), Red Hat (RHT), Twitter (TWTR), IHS Markit (INFO), Zoom Video Communications (ZM), Match Group (MTCH), Snap (SNAP), Trade Desk (TTD), Yandex (YNDX), FactSet Research Systems (FDS), Weibo (WB), Line (LN) and 58.com (WUBA).
What other stocks do shareholders of Alphabet own?
Who are Alphabet's key executives?
Alphabet's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Lawrence Edward Page, Co-Founder, CEO & Director (Age 46)
- Mr. Sergey Brin, Co-Founder, Pres & Director (Age 45)
- Ms. Ruth Myrna Porat, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 61)
- Mr. David C. Drummond, Sr. VP of Corp. Devel., Chief Legal Officer & Sec. (Age 56)
- Ms. Amie Thuener O'Toole, Chief Accounting Officer & VP (Age 43)
Who are Alphabet's major shareholders?
Alphabet's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (3.25%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.00%), Invesco Ltd. (0.69%), Northern Trust Corp (0.56%), Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC (0.49%) and Morgan Stanley (0.33%).
Which institutional investors are selling Alphabet stock?
GOOGL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Jennison Associates LLC, UBS Asset Management Americas Inc., Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD, Primecap Management Co. CA, Marshall Wace LLP, Viking Global Investors LP, Quest Capital Management Inc. ADV and California Public Employees Retirement System.
Which institutional investors are buying Alphabet stock?
GOOGL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC, Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Invesco Ltd., Packer & Co Ltd, Veritas Asset Management LLP, Vanguard Group Inc., AQR Capital Management LLC and Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC.
How do I buy shares of Alphabet?
Shares of GOOGL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Alphabet's stock price today?
One share of GOOGL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1,155.68.
How big of a company is Alphabet?
Alphabet has a market capitalization of $801.35 billion and generates $136.82 billion in revenue each year. The information services provider earns $30.74 billion in net income (profit) each year or $47.51 on an earnings per share basis. Alphabet employs 98,771 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Alphabet.
What is Alphabet's official website?
How can I contact Alphabet?
Alphabet's mailing address is 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA, 94043. The information services provider can be reached via phone at 650-253-0000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Alphabet (NASDAQ GOOGL)
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