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

Apple

Amazon

Microsoft

NVIDIA

Tesla

Long bets on the so-called "Magnificent Seven" have become increasingly popular, with 69% of hedge fund managers calling it the most crowded trade in a new Bank of America survey, the highest concentration around the stocks since over 70% called long bets on U.S. tech stocks in October 2020.

'Long Magnificent 7' Becomes Most Crowded Trade in 4 Years, BofA Survey Says

Arista Networks

Dell Technologies

Micron Technology

We have narrowed our search to five U.S. technology behemoths that have robust long-term potential. These are: GOOGL, NVDA, MU, ANET, DELL.

Tech Turns New Safe Haven Defying Rate Cut Concerns: 5 Picks

Abercrombie & Fitch

Pinduoduo Inc - ADR

Google stock is near a buy point and a record high. Analysts raised their profit estimates on the e-commerce giant.

Analysts Don't Expect Google, These Other Companies To Slow Their Profit Growth

FormFactor

Quantum computing stocks should be in the portfolios of all smart investors because, like generative AI, the idea has the potential to change everything, which is why experts think the market could be worth $93 billion by 2040. Analysts are excited about the space because the industry is changing quickly.

Rag to Riches: 3 Quantum Computing Stocks That Could Make Early Investors Rich

Hedge funds have continued to double down on the ‘Long Magnificent Seven' trade, according to a new survey of hedge funds with $721 billion in assets, which shows the bet on top technology companies has now become one of most crowded trades on record.

‘Long Magnificent Seven' is now one of the most crowded trades on record, new poll shows

The Magnificent Seven companies are continuing to seize the AI opportunity at hand. As we head into the second half, there's a good chance the enthusiasm over new AI products could continue, especially as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) helps pave the way for AI on the edge (slang for on-device AI).

3 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy Now: June 2024

Alphabet has an in-house generative AI model, unlike the competition. Alphabet's product ecosystem for AI is unrivaled.

If I Could Only Buy 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock, This Would Be It

Google's move to combine its AI teams has reportedly left employees feeling frustrated. As Bloomberg Businessweek reported Monday (June 17), about two dozen Google employees interviewed say the company's artificial intelligence (AI) “super-unit” — aimed at improving commercial AI products and carrying out AI research — is experiencing some growing pains.

Google Reportedly Moving DeepMind From Research to AI Products

CrowdStrike

While artificial intelligence has captured headlines since ChatGPT, the industry is still growing. The AI market is projected to maintain a compounded annual growth rate of 36.6% until 2030, suggesting that many of the industry's top corporations will continue to win.

3 AI Stocks to Buy Now: June 2024

Nokia

Press releaseNokia and Google Cloud collaborate to help developers worldwide create 5G applications faster with telco APIs Nokia's Network as Code platform to run on Google Cloud, leveraging Vertex AI and Gemini 1.5 Pro to enrich developer experience with generative AI capabilities. Companies to target vertical use cases to promote with Google Cloud developer community—beginning with healthcare industry to help telehealth companies provide better, safer customer experiences.

Nokia and Google Cloud collaborate to help developers worldwide create 5G applications faster with telco APIs

In the latest trading session, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) closed at $178.78, marking a +0.23% move from the previous day.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know

Wells Fargo

Stock buybacks among S&P 500 companies rose in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the previous quarter and the first quarter of 2023, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Monday.

S&P 500 Boosted Stock Buybacks by 10% in Q1

Honeywell

iRobot

Intuitive Surgical

Mobileye Global Inc

Rockwell Automation

Stryker

Automation stocks can be a tricky subject fundamentally speaking. With advances in artificial intelligence combined with enhanced connectivity – as in the Internet of Things or IoT – machines can end up taking over human jobs.

7 Automation Stocks to Propel Your Portfolio to Profits

Alphabet's YouTube will soon allow users to add 'notes' that will provide context on some of its videos as part of a new feature that will be initially rolled out in the United States, it said on Monday.

YouTube tests context 'notes' feature for videos

Alphabet Inc. will have to defend itself at trial against all of the US Justice Department's claims of a Google monopoly in online advertising technology after a federal judge rejected the tech giant's request to decide the case ahead of time.

Google ad tech antitrust suit will go to trial, judge rules

While it is self-apparent that Fed's rate cuts lead to cheaper cost of capital, it matters why the rate cuts were implemented in the first place. If the underlying reasoning stems from a weakened economy, aimed at stimulating it, history suggests a market downturn is likely after rate cuts.

3 Stocks That Could Soon Follow Nvidia to the $3 Trillion Club

American Superconductor

Byrna Technologies

CareCloud Inc

Invest in Byrna Technologies (BYRN), CareCloud (CCLD), American Superconductor (AMSC), Alphabet (GOOGL) and NVIDIA (NVDA), which are poised to make the most of the Nasdaq's upward movement banking on rate cut hopefulness.

5 Top Tech Stocks to Win Big With Nasdaq on a Roll

Salesforce

Anthropic is one of the biggest behind-the-scenes names in artificial intelligence. It would also be one of the best stocks to buy were the company public.

3 Stocks to Buy for Exposure to the Anthropic Boom

Broadcom

Belden

NetApp

U.S. stocks settled mixed on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite recording a fifth straight record close.

This Analyst With 86% Accuracy Rate Sees Over 13% Upside In Alphabet - Here Are 5 Stock Picks For Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Eli Lilly

Visa

The first company to reach a $4 trillion stock market valuation may not even be on your radar screen now. While almost everyone expects one of the three largest U.S. companies — Microsoft MSFT, +0.22%, Apple AAPL, -0.82% and Nvidia NVDA, +1.75% as of June 14 — to be the first to hit that milestone, it isn't necessarily a given.

8 stocks other than Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia that could be worth $4 trillion in three years

If you want the lowdown on what's happening next in the stock market and the economy, check in with income-oriented investors. They drill down on financials with the obsession of accountants because they invest in debt and dividends backed by cash flow. So they know how to spot excessive leverage and other risks.

Apple and Alphabet pay dividends. This other ‘A' tech stock is next, these fund managers say.

Aeva Technologies Inc

Aptiv

Baidu

General Motors

Intel

QUALCOMM

The concept of the best autonomous driving stocks to buy primarily centers on one attribute: industry projections calling for blistering growth over the next several years. To be sure, the sector faces incredible technical (and down the road legal) challenges.

The 7 Best Autonomous Driving Stocks to Buy in June 2024

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

The Magnificent Seven stocks reached a new milestone, totaling a $15 trillion market capitalization for the first time in history.

Record breaking: ‘Magnificent Seven' stocks exceed $15 trillion market cap for the first time

Advanced Micro Devices

Oracle

Palantir Technologies

The tech sector is hot, hot, hot. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 are hitting new highs driven by technology companies.

7 Must-Have Tech Stocks for Your 2024 Portfolio

The awakening of a sleeping giant in generative AI could solidify its position ahead of Nvidia. Increasing competition in the AI chip market could work to another tech leader's advantage.

News for Alphabet Stock (GOOG)