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Alphabet Inc.(GOOGL)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
GOOGL•NASDAQ
$367.03
34.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutAlphabet Inc. provides 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 offers products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, hardware, 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 store; and Fitbit wearable devices, Google Nest home products, Pixel phones, and other devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube non-advertising services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, platform, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells health technology and internet services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.Show more
- Revenue$402.96B+15.1%
- EBITDA$150.3B+17.7%
- Net Income$132.17B+32.0%
- EPS (Diluted)10.81+34.5%
- Gross Margin59.66%+2.5%
- EBITDA Margin37.3%+2.2%
- Operating Margin32.05%-0.2%
- Net Margin32.8%+14.7%
- ROE35.7%+8.5%
GOOGL Price & Volume
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Accelerated Revenue Growth Amidst Massive Infrastructure Scaling
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Strong
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Regulatory search distribution risk
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Alphabet is currently navigating a pivotal transition toward an asset-heavy model, evidenced by a surge in net property, plant, and equipment to $296.5 billion as of 2026Q1.
- While the company has successfully accelerated revenue growth to 21.8% in the most recent quarter, investors should monitor the sustainability of non-operating income contributions that pushed net margins to 56.9%.
- The long-term thesis remains contingent on balancing aggressive AI-driven capital expenditures, which reached a 24.5% CapEx/Revenue ratio in 2025Q4, against potential regulatory headwinds impacting search distribution dominance.
Verdict Logic
while the company demonstrates robust revenue growth of 21.8%, the current P/E of 31.21 and the significant decoupling of cash flow from net income warrant caution until the long-term impact of AI infrastructure spending on free cash flow margins is clarified.
GOOGL Growth Metrics
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years18.31%
5 Years17.16%
3 Years12.52%
TTM17.47%
Profit CAGR
10 Years23.24%
5 Years26.83%
3 Years30.14%
TTM44.34%
EPS CAGR
10 Years25.23%
5 Years29.83%
3 Years33.34%
TTM46.15%
Return on Capital
10 Years22.48%
5 Years28.83%
3 Years30.19%
Last Year30.26%
GOOGL Recent Earnings
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 12/12 qtrs (100%)●Beat Revenue 10/12 qtrs (83%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 29, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$5.11+93.6%
$2.64
Rev
$109.9B+3.0%
$106.7B
Q1 2026
Feb 4, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.82+9.7%
$2.57
Rev
$113.8B+2.2%
$111.3B
Q4 2025
Oct 29, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.87+24.8%
$2.30
Rev
$102.3B+2.4%
$99.9B
Q3 2025
Jul 23, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.31+7.4%
$2.15
Rev
$96.4B-3.4%
$99.8B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 29, 2026 | $5.11vs $2.64+93.6% | $109.9Bvs $106.7B+3.0% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $2.82vs $2.57+9.7% | $113.8Bvs $111.3B+2.2% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $2.87vs $2.30+24.8% | $102.3Bvs $99.9B+2.4% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $2.31vs $2.15+7.4% | $96.4Bvs $99.8B-3.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest GOOGL News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
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The Motley Fool·Jun 29, 2026
Google Stock Is Down Double Digits. Warren Buffett and Greg Abel Aren't Worried -- and Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Either.Alphabet's AI capital expenditures and high-profile departures of two key AI leaders have spooked investors. But Greg Abel led Berkshire Hathaway to invest $10 billion to help fund Alphabet's AI spending.
Proactive Investors·Jun 29, 2026
Google, Apple: Big Tech's AI stars are leaving for a payday only an IPO can offerTalent moves between technology companies all the time. This past week was different in kind.
New York Post·Jun 28, 2026
Google limits Meta's use of its Gemini AI models: reportGoogle reportedly told Meta around March it could not meet the full Gemini capacity the company had sought to purchase.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $367.03 | $4.44T | 33.95 | 15.13% | 32.8% | 35.7% | 0.22% | |
| $615.58 | $1.56T | 26.21 | 22.17% | 32.84% | 33.22% | — | |
| $388.84 | $2.89T | 28.51 | 14.93% | 39.34% | 33.13% | — | |
| $245.98 | $2.65T | 34.31 | 12.38% | 12.22% | 23.34% | — | |
| $310.66 | $4.56T | 41.64 | 6.43% | 27.15% | 146.69% | — | |
| $112.09 | $38.12B | 64.76 | -3.04% | 3.48% | 0.21% | — |
Compare GOOGL vs Peers
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
GOOGL SEC Filings & Documents
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Apr 29, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 10, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 2, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
1FY 2026
Feb 5, 2026·SEC
10-Q Quarterly Reports
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GOOGL Frequently Asked Questions
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Alphabet Inc.'s revenue?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) reported $422.57B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 96045% increase from $439.5M in 2002.
How fast is Alphabet Inc. growing?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) grew revenue by 15.1% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is GOOGL profitable?
Yes, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is profitable, generating $160.21B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (32.8% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does GOOGL pay dividends?
Yes, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.22%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is GOOGL's return on equity?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 35.7%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
What is Alphabet Inc.'s free cash flow?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) generated $73.27B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.