Alphabet (GOOG) to Release Earnings on Wednesday

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) will likely be issuing its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 4th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.59 per share and revenue of $111.2381 billion for the quarter. Parties may visit the the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The information services provider reported $2.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.29 by $0.58. Alphabet had a return on equity of 35.00% and a net margin of 32.23%.The firm had revenue of $102.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $99.90 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.12 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 15.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Alphabet to post $9 EPS for the current fiscal year and $10 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Alphabet Price Performance

GOOG stock opened at $335.00 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $318.29 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $263.55. Alphabet has a 12 month low of $142.66 and a 12 month high of $341.20. The company has a quick ratio of 1.75, a current ratio of 1.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The firm has a market cap of $4.04 trillion, a P/E ratio of 33.04, a P/E/G ratio of 1.84 and a beta of 1.09.

Alphabet Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Investors of record on Monday, December 8th were given a dividend of $0.21 per share. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 8th. Alphabet’s dividend payout ratio is currently 8.28%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CAO Amie Thuener O’toole sold 2,778 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $288.26, for a total transaction of $800,786.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 11,739 shares in the company, valued at $3,383,884.14. This represents a 19.14% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Sundar Pichai sold 32,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $319.50, for a total transaction of $10,383,750.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 2,272,119 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $725,942,020.50. This trade represents a 1.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 225,187 shares of company stock worth $69,365,318 over the last ninety days. 12.99% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Alphabet

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its holdings in Alphabet by 8.6% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 99,529,742 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $24,240,469,000 after acquiring an additional 7,904,434 shares during the last quarter. Holocene Advisors LP acquired a new stake in shares of Alphabet in the 2nd quarter worth $455,745,000. Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its position in shares of Alphabet by 5.6% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 17,166,129 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $4,180,811,000 after acquiring an additional 915,663 shares during the last quarter. SurgoCap Partners LP purchased a new stake in shares of Alphabet in the third quarter valued at about $214,424,000. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Alphabet by 26.1% during the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,919,751 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $944,738,000 after purchasing an additional 811,360 shares during the period. 27.26% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently commented on GOOG shares. Citigroup reissued a “market outperform” rating on shares of Alphabet in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Loop Capital raised Alphabet from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Alphabet in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on Alphabet from $260.00 to $305.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $365.00 target price on shares of Alphabet in a report on Monday, January 5th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $327.13.

Alphabet News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Alphabet this week:

• Positive Sentiment: KeyBanc raised its price target on Alphabet to $360 and kept an Overweight rating, citing sustained AI and cloud momentum that supports a higher valuation. Alphabet (GOOGL) Price Target Lifted at KeyBanc on AI and Cloud Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Mirae Asset reported a material add to GOOGL (roughly 319k shares), signalling institutional demand that can support near-term upside. Fund Update: Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. Just Disclosed New Holdings
• Positive Sentiment: Google has accelerated targeted AI acquisitions, talent deals and strategic investments to bolster Gemini in media generation, voice and international distribution — a product/tech story investors prize. Google Accelerates AI Deals to Strengthen Gemini in Media and Voice
• Neutral Sentiment: Pelosi-related filings show complex trading (sales and option rolls) in big tech, including past GOOGL activity; reads as portfolio optimization rather than a clear sell signal for the company. Pelosi’s Bullish 2026 Buy List: AI, Power & Dividends
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/sector flow: the “Magnificent 7” earnings cadence and broader AI thematic momentum are lifting appetite for marquee AI winners like Alphabet, though reactions will hinge on upcoming results from peers. Magnificent 7 earnings season kicks off, spotlighting AI bets
• Negative Sentiment: The European Commission has opened proceedings and said it will provide guidance to force Google to give rivals access to Gemini services/data under the DMA, and set timelines (six‑month pressure reported) — a regulatory headwind that could constrain product leverage in Europe. EU starts proceedings to assist Google in complying with tech rules
• Negative Sentiment: Google agreed to a preliminary $68M settlement over claims its voice assistant listened to users — a modest hit financially but a reputational/regulatory reminder. Google pays $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users
• Negative Sentiment: Competition risks: reports that OpenAI will sell ads in ChatGPT and Microsoft’s launch of a new inference chip (Maia 200) tighten competitive pressure on ad and cloud economics—factors analysts monitor for margin impact. Alphabet: Valuation Concerns + Weakening Free Cash Flow = Rating Downgrade

Alphabet Company Profile

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) is a multinational technology holding company headquartered in Mountain View, California. Formed in 2015 through a corporate restructuring of Google, Alphabet serves as the parent to Google LLC and a portfolio of businesses collectively known as “Other Bets.” Google was originally founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin; Alphabet is led by CEO Sundar Pichai, who oversees Google and the broader company while the founders remain prominent shareholders and influential figures in the company’s history.

Alphabet’s core business centers on internet search and advertising, with Google Search and the company’s ad platforms (including Google Ads and AdSense) generating the majority of revenue by connecting advertisers with consumers worldwide.