
Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Alphabet (GOOGL) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Alphabet's financial performance demonstrates strong growth, with Google Services revenue increasing by 10% year-over-year in Q4 2024, reaching $84.1 billion, and operating income rising 23% year-over-year to $32.8 billion, resulting in an impressive operating margin of 39%. Significant investment in technical infrastructure contributed to a 30% year-over-year increase in capital expenditures, affirming the company's commitment to enhancing its services and maintaining competitive advantages. Additionally, YouTube's advertising revenues grew 12% to $8 billion, alongside non-advertising revenues from subscription services, showcasing a diversified revenue stream that positions Alphabet favorably in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Bears say
The financial excerpts indicate a concerning trend for Alphabet, as the company experienced a sequential decline in growth from 21% in 1Q24 to just 13% in 2Q24, coinciding with the remarkable impact of earlier price increases for YouTube TV. Additionally, network revenues are on a downward trajectory, showing a year-on-year decline of 1%, illustrating persistent underperformance in key advertising segments. Furthermore, Google Services ad revenue is anticipated to face challenges in 2025 due to tough comparisons from prior performance in the financial services vertical, compounding the company’s revenue pressures.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Alphabet and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Alphabet (GOOGL) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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