Company Snapshot
- Founded: 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin as Google; restructured in 2015 to form Alphabet Inc.
- Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
- Industry: Technology - Internet Services, Advertising, Cloud Computing, AI
- CEO: Sundar Pichai
- Employees: 190,167 (as of October 2025)
- Market Cap: ~$2.82 trillion
- Ticker Symbol: GOOGL (Class A shares)
- Exchange: NASDAQ
Business Segments
Alphabet operates through several key segments:
- Google Services: Includes Google Search, YouTube, Google Ads, Google Play, and hardware products.
- Google Cloud: Provides cloud computing services, including infrastructure, data analytics, and AI solutions.
- Other Bets: Investments in various sectors such as autonomous vehicles (Waymo), healthcare (Verily), and smart home technology (Nest).
Financial Highlights (Q2 FY2025)
- Total Revenue: $96.4 billion (+14% YoY)
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): $2.31 (+22% YoY)
- Net Income: $28.196 billion (+19% YoY)
- Google Services Revenue: $82.5 billion (+12% YoY)
- Google Cloud Revenue: $13.6 billion (+32% YoY)
- Operating Income: $31.3 billion (+14%)
- Free Cash Flow: $5.3 billion, with TTM free cash flow ≈ $66.7 billion.
- Capital Expenditures: CapEx for 2025 was raised to ≈ $85 billion (up from ~$75B) for full year.
Global Presence
- Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
- Data Centers: Global network supporting cloud services and AI operations
- Retail Stores: Limited presence in select locations
- Services Availability: Products and services available in over 100 countries
Strategic Initiatives
- Artificial Intelligence: Advancements in AI through Google DeepMind and Tensor Processing Units (TPUs)
- Cloud Expansion: Continued growth in Google Cloud services, focusing on enterprise solutions
- Hardware Development: Investment in hardware products such as Pixel devices and Nest smart home products
Regulatory Landscape
- Antitrust Ruling: In September 2025, a U.S. federal court ruled that Alphabet does not need to divest its Chrome browser, a decision that led to a 9% surge in its stock price - Investopedia
- Privacy Concerns: Ongoing discussions regarding data privacy and user consent
Risks & Considerations
- Regulatory Scrutiny: Continued antitrust investigations and potential regulatory challenges in various markets
- Competitive Landscape: Intense competition in cloud computing, advertising, and AI sectors
- Market Volatility: Exposure to fluctuations in advertising spending and global economic conditions
NOTE: This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Please consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.