Alphabet

DeepMind Technologies Limited is a British artificial intelligence company founded in September 2010.  Acquired by Google in 2014, the company has created a neural network that learns how to play video games in a fashion similar to that of humans, as well as a Neural Turing machine, or a neural network that may be able to access an external memory like a conventional Turing machine, resulting in a computer that mimics the short-term memory of the human brain.

DeepMind

YouTube is an American video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California. The service was created by three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim—in February 2005. Google bought the site in November 2006 for US$1.65 billion; YouTube now operates as one of Google's subsidiaries.

YouTube

Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google, based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software and designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. In addition, Google has further developed Android TV for televisions, Android Auto for cars, and Wear OS for wrist watches, each with a specialized user interface. Variants of Android are also used on game consoles, digital cameras, PCs and other electronics.

Android

Nest Labs is a home automation producer of programmable, self-learning, sensor-driven, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats, smoke detectors, security cameras, and other security systems. It introduced the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011 as its first product. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector was then introduced in October 2013. After the acquisition of Dropcam, the rebranded Nest Cam was introduced in June 2015. Finally, in July 2016, the Nest Cam Outdoor was released.

Nest Labs

Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group. Boston Dynamics is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the U.S. military with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and DI-Guy, software for realistic human simulation. Early in the company's history, it worked with the American Systems Corporation under a contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) to replace naval training videos for aircraft launch operations with interactive 3D computer simulations featuring DI-Guy characters. The company is a pioneer in the field of robotics and it is one of the most advanced in its domain. Marc Raibert is the company's president and project manager. He spun the company off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1992.

Boston Dynamics

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Earnings data Q1 2021

Earnings data Q2 2021

Earnings data Q3 2021

Earnings data Q4 2021

Earnings data Q1 2022

Earnings data Q2 2022

Earnings data Q3 2022

Earnings data Q4 2022

Earnings data Q1 2023

Earnings data Q2 2023

Earnings data Q3 2023

Earnings data Q4 2023

Earnings data Q1 2024

Earnings data Q2 2024

Earnings data Q3 2024

Earnings data Q4 2024

Alphabet addresses revenue challenges, bets big on AI innovation

Alphabet navigated revenue challenges in Q4 2022, emphasizing AI opportunities and cost efficiency. The company is focused on innovation, cost reengineering, and sustainable growth across its divisions. Strategic investments in AI, hardware, and Other Bets are key priorities.

Alphabet excels in Q1 with strong Search and Cloud performance

Alphabet's Q1 performance reflects strength in Search, Cloud, and YouTube segments, with a focus on AI and innovation.
Challenges include economic headwinds, expense management, and profitability in Other Bets segment.
Opportunities for growth lie in AI development, Shorts monetization, and evolving partnerships for sustainable growth.
Alphabet emphasizes innovation, user value, and expense optimization to drive long-term profitability and growth.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports strong Q2 earnings driven by Search and Cloud innovation

Alphabet's Q2 performance reflects revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements. The company's focus on innovation in AI and cloud services positions it well for future growth. Challenges in the Other Bets segment and infrastructure investments require strategic management.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports robust Q3 performance amidst AI-driven innovations

Alphabet's Q3 performance showcased strong revenue growth, driven by key segments like Search, YouTube, and Cloud, supported by AI advancements and hardware innovations.
While facing challenges related to geopolitical impacts on advertising and margin concerns, Alphabet's strategic strengths in AI integration, responsible deployment, and diversified revenue streams position it well for future growth.
Opportunities in leveraging AI for advertising efficiency, expanding AI-driven capabilities, and navigating privacy regulations present avenues for Alphabet to drive innovation, revenue growth, and market leadership.
With a focus on customer adoption, technological advancements, and strategic partnerships, Alphabet remains poised to capitalize on its strengths, address challenges, and seize opportunities for sustainable growth.

Alphabet posts strong Q4 earnings driven by AI and cloud growth

Alphabet's Q4 performance reflects robust revenue growth, profitability, and strategic focus on AI, subscriptions, and cloud services.
Strengths in Google Services and YouTube ads underscore revenue diversification and innovation, while challenges in Other Bets and rising costs warrant attention.
Opportunities abound in AI-driven growth, product expansion, and infrastructure investments, positioning Alphabet for continued success and market leadership.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes $100B YouTube and Cloud run rate

Alphabet's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, AI leadership, and innovation in Search, YouTube, and Cloud. Despite facing challenges in cost management and Cloud adoption, the company is leveraging its strengths in AI and efficiency to drive positive user engagement and monetization. With a focus on research and innovation, Alphabet is well-positioned for future growth and opportunities.

Revenue

Cost of revenue

Gross profit

Operating expenses

SG&A

Other

Operating income

EBITDA

Net income

Earnings per share

Total assets

Current assets

Cash & equivalents

Receivables

Inventory

Non-current assets

Net PPE

Intangibles

Total liabilities

Current liabilities

Short term debt

Income tax payable

Non-current liabilities

Long-term debt

Total equity

Stockholders equity

Minority interest

Total liabilities & equity

Total debt

Net debt

Book value per share

Cash from operations

Funds from operations

Change in working capital

Cash from investing

Capital expenditure

Purchase/sale of investments

Purchase/sale of business

Other sources

Cash from financing

Change in stock

Change in debt

Cash dividends paid

Cash from other sources

Net change in cash

Free cash flow

In a leaked recording shared with Insider, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced changes like fewer meetings, fewer goals, and fewer distractions.

In a leaked recording, Google's CEO reveals plans to 'simplify the company'

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said the company is striving to become 20% more efficient and hinted at possible job cuts. At Code Conference in Los Angeles, Pichai explained how he intends to make the company more efficient in light of economic uncertainty and a slowdown in advertising spending, CNBC reported.

Google CEO says company to be '20% more' efficient, hints at possible job cuts - report

Sundar Pichai said the company's realignment efforts come as the business faces economic challenges and evaluates its rapid headcount growth.

Google CEO says he hopes to make company '20% more' efficient, hints at potential cuts

Google announced Tuesday its launch event for the latest edition of its Pixel smartphone and the first-ever Pixel Watch will take place Oct. 6 in New York.

Google to roll out smartwatch, Pixel 7 phones during Oct. 6 event

The Pixel 7 phones will run on Android 13 and feature the latest iteration of Google's custom mobile chip called Tensor.

Here's when Google will launch the Pixel 7 and its first smartwatch

State Farm looks for a strategic partnership with ADT. They plan with ADT to transition State Farms' customers from being reactive to being proactive.

ADT draws more than $1.5B of new investments from State Farm, Google

Alphabet Inc's Google will on Oct. 6 launch the Pixel 7 and its first smartwatch as the company prepares to take on a new line of rival products from Apple Inc expected on Wednesday.

Google to launch Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 on Oct 6

Alphabet reported robust growth even amidst a difficult macro environment. While headlines show an earnings decline, adjusted earnings grew in the double-digits.

Alphabet: The Hidden $300 Billion Value In Google Cloud, 67% Potential Upside

Google is expected to talk more about its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones, and its first smartwatch ever, the Pixel Watch.

Google announces event on Oct. 6 for debut of new phones and its first watch

It's not every day that ADT (NYSE: ADT ) is talked about in the financial trading community. However, today ADT stock is trending and heading higher due to investments from a couple of well-known businesses.

ADT Stock Jumps 15% on State Farm, Google Investments

As we're sitting here, getting ready for Apple's big show, Google went ahead and sent out invites for the next big Pixel event. The big reveal is happening in Brooklyn, on October 6, starting at 10AM PT.

Google's next Pixel hardware event is October 6

It looks like Jake from State Farm won't need to worry about protecting his home from burglars. The insurance giant announced a big investment in home security company ADT Tuesday. Shares of ADT soared more than 14% on the news in early trading.

ADT gets a big boost from State Farm and Google deal

Security company ADT has secured a total of $1.5 billion in investments from insurer State Farm and Google, the company announced Tuesday (Sept. 6). The bulk of that funding comes from a $1.2 billion equity investment from State Farm, which makes it a 15% owner of ADT, the company said in a news release.

ADT Locks up $1.5B in Investments From State Farm, Google

Russia's anti-monopoly watchdog (FAS) said on Tuesday that Google had taken action to correct anti-trust law violations on its Google Play app store.

Russian regulator says Google complied with antitrust warning over Play store

Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google is releasing an account switching feature on Google Meet for users having multiple accounts on their device.

Alphabet (GOOGL) Introduces Account Switching on Google Meet

NVIDIA

Buffett can find massive cash flows, wide competitive moats, and attractive valuations in today's tech environment.

3 Non-Buffett Tech Stocks That Would Match Warren Buffett's Philosophy

Apple

The share of mobile advertising dollars Apple has grown 50% since it cracked down on advertisers tracking iPhone users last year.

Apple Crashes Advertising ‘Duopoly': Google And Facebook's Stranglehold Loosening, Report Finds

Microsoft

Analysts are taking down their estimates on big tech, but some of them might be worth holding on to.

2022's a Bad Year for Big Tech: Should You Hang On?

Shares of ADT Inc. ADT, -0.41% climbed 15.7% in premarket trading Tuesday after the home-security company confirmed that it has secured about $1.65 billion in new investments from insurer State Farm and Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, -1.72% GOOG, -1.69% Google to boost product innovation, marketing and customers. The Wall Street Journal had earlier reported about the new investments by State Farm and Google.

ADT confirms new investments from State Farm, Alphabet's Google

Home security company ADT Inc has secured more than $1.5 billion in investments from State Farm and Alphabet Inc's Google, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

ADT secures $1.5 bln investment from State Farm, Google - WSJ

Shares of ADT Inc. ADT, -0.41% shot up 13.7% in premarket trading Tuesday, after The Wall Street Journal reported that insurer State Farm has invested $1.5 billion in the home security provider, and a partnership aimed at expanding ADT's customer base. Under terms of the investment, State Farm will pay $1.2 billion to buy 133.3 million ADT shares.

ADT stock soars, after WSJ report of more than $2 billion in investments from State Farm, Google

The closely held insurer will buy 15% of ADT and make product investment of up to $300 million.

ADT Draws More Than $1.5 Billion of New Investments From State Farm, Google

Of the largest 10 stocks in the S&P 500, there are only three that I think have reasonable valuations. These three stocks are Microsoft, Google, and Berkshire Hathaway.

Google Is Unstoppable In The Long Run: When To Buy The Stock

Amazon

It no longer costs a small fortune to own full shares of these popular technology companies.

Got $2,000? These Stock-Split Stocks Are Now More Affordable

Emily Roland (John Hancock Investment Management) is bullish on Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) even though she sees a “recession” by the end of 2022.

News for Alphabet Stock (GOOG)