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Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)

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$178.53
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Profit since last BUY4.61%
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06/27/2025: GOOGL (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 25 days. Profits (4.61%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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Number of Analysts

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68 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $201.47

Year Target Price $201.47

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$201.47Target price
Low$140.36
Current$178.53
high$206.56

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 48.1%
Avg. Invested days 77
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.16T USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.93
1Y Target Price 201.47
Price to earnings Ratio 19.93
1Y Target Price 201.47
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.01
52 Weeks Range 140.36 - 206.56
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 140.36 - 206.56
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.47%
Basic EPS (TTM) 8.96

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Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 30.86%
Operating Margin (TTM) 33.92%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 16.9%
Return on Equity (TTM) 34.79%

Valuation

Trailing PE 19.93
Forward PE 19.16
Enterprise Value 2093233801733
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.02
Enterprise Value 2093233801733
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.02
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.82
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.97
Shares Outstanding 5820000256
Shares Floating 10875751050
Shares Outstanding 5820000256
Shares Floating 10875751050
Percent Insiders 0.25
Percent Institutions 81.09

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4.41
Target Price 201.47
Buy 16
Strong Buy 40
Buy 16
Strong Buy 40
Hold 12
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Alphabet Inc Class A

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Company Overview

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Alphabet Inc. Class A was founded in 2015 as a restructuring of Google. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. The restructuring aimed to separate Google's core internet businesses from other ventures.

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  • Google Services: Includes products and services such as Search, Ads, YouTube, Android, Chrome, Google Cloud, Google Maps, and Google Play.
  • Google Cloud: Provides cloud computing services, including infrastructure and platform services, productivity and collaboration tools, and other enterprise solutions.
  • Other Bets: Includes various ventures in areas such as healthcare (Verily), autonomous driving (Waymo), and other innovative technologies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Alphabet Inc. The company has a holding company structure, with Google being its primary subsidiary. Each 'Other Bet' operates independently.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Google Search: The dominant search engine worldwide, with a market share exceeding 80%. It generates revenue through advertising. Competitors include Bing (MSFT), DuckDuckGo and Yahoo!. Revenue from Google Search is the largest revenue stream.
  • YouTube: A video-sharing platform with over 2.5 billion monthly active users. Revenue is generated through advertising and subscriptions (YouTube Premium). Competitors include TikTok (ByteDance), Netflix (NFLX), and Facebook Video (META).
  • Android: A mobile operating system powering billions of devices. It generates revenue through Google Play Store commissions and advertising. Competitors include Apple's iOS (AAPL).
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP): A suite of cloud computing services. Competitors include Amazon Web Services (AWS)(AMZN) and Microsoft Azure (MSFT).

Market Dynamics

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The industry is characterized by rapid technological advancements, intense competition, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital advertising are key growth areas.

Positioning

Alphabet is a leading technology company with a dominant position in search, online advertising, and mobile operating systems. It benefits from its strong brand recognition, massive user base, and innovative culture.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The combined TAM for digital advertising, cloud computing, and other Alphabet ventures is estimated to be in the trillions of dollars. Alphabet is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this TAM.

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Strengths

  • Dominant market share in search and online advertising
  • Strong brand recognition and customer loyalty
  • Innovative culture and technological expertise
  • Massive user base and data assets
  • Strong financial performance and cash flow

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on advertising revenue
  • Regulatory scrutiny and antitrust concerns
  • High research and development expenses
  • Potential for innovation disruption

Opportunities

  • Growth in cloud computing and artificial intelligence
  • Expansion into new markets and industries
  • Development of new products and services
  • Acquisition of complementary businesses

Threats

  • Increased competition from other technology companies
  • Changes in consumer behavior and technology trends
  • Economic downturn and reduced advertising spending
  • Data privacy concerns and regulatory restrictions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • MSFT
  • AMZN
  • META
  • AAPL

Competitive Landscape

Alphabet faces intense competition from other large technology companies, particularly Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple. Each company has its strengths and weaknesses, and the competitive landscape is constantly evolving.

Major Acquisitions

Mandiant

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 5400
  • Strategic Rationale: To enhance Google Cloud's security offerings and expertise in cybersecurity.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Alphabet has experienced substantial growth in revenue and earnings over the past decade, driven by its core advertising business and expansion into new areas.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Alphabet, driven by its cloud computing and artificial intelligence initiatives. Revenue growth is expected to be slower than in previous years due to increased competition and a maturing market.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and new products and services.

Summary

Alphabet is a strong company with a dominant position in search and online advertising. Its cloud computing and artificial intelligence initiatives offer significant growth potential, but faces increased competition, regulatory scrutiny and dependence on advertising revenue. The stock is one of the top performing stocks over the past decade. The company's innovative culture and massive user base provide a strong foundation for future success.

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Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.

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About Alphabet Inc Class A

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Mountain View, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2004-08-19
CEO & Director Mr. Sundar Pichai
Sector Communication Services
Industry Internet Content & Information
Full time employees 185719
Full time employees 185719

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 AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Drive, 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.