Alphabet Shares Rise 2.63%; Q1 EPS Seen at $2.76, Revenue $91.7B
Alphabet shares rose 2.63% to $306.36, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.83% gain, after a 7.54% decline over the past month. Analysts project Q1 EPS of $2.76 (-1.78% YoY) and revenue of $91.69B (+19.88% YoY), with full-year EPS at $11.6 and revenue at $407.2B.
1. Recent Stock Performance
Alphabet stock closed at $306.36, up 2.63% from the prior session, outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.83%, the Dow’s 0.5% and the Nasdaq’s 1.38%. Over the last month, shares have fallen 7.54% versus a 3.51% drop in the Computer and Technology sector and a 2.65% decline in the S&P 500.
2. Q1 and Full-year Estimates
Analysts forecast Q1 EPS of $2.76, a 1.78% year-over-year decrease, alongside revenue of $91.69 billion, up 19.88% year-over-year. Full-year consensus calls for EPS of $11.6 (up 7.31%) and revenue of $407.2 billion (up 18.75%).
3. Valuation and Analyst Ratings
Alphabet carries a forward P/E of 25.73 versus the industry average of 14.5 and a PEG ratio of 1.75 matching its sector. The stock holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), with consensus EPS estimates rising 4.4% over the past 30 days.