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Alphabet (GOOGL) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
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Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) closed at $347.64 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.74% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.11% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.88%.
Shares of the internet search leader have appreciated by 2.55% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 3.49%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.06%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Alphabet in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 28, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.94, showcasing a 2.44% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $111.36 billion, showing a 27.31% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $20.54 per share and revenue of $433.8 billion, which would represent changes of +90.01% and +26.51%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Alphabet. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.09% increase. Alphabet is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Alphabet is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.23. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 14.9.
It's also important to note that GOOGL currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.02. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Internet - Services industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.78.
The Internet - Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 156, this industry ranks in the bottom 37% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
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Alphabet (GOOGL) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) closed at $347.64 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.74% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.11% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.88%.
Shares of the internet search leader have appreciated by 2.55% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 3.49%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.06%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Alphabet in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 28, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.94, showcasing a 2.44% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $111.36 billion, showing a 27.31% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $20.54 per share and revenue of $433.8 billion, which would represent changes of +90.01% and +26.51%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Alphabet. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.09% increase. Alphabet is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Alphabet is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.23. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 14.9.
It's also important to note that GOOGL currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.02. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Internet - Services industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.78.
The Internet - Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 156, this industry ranks in the bottom 37% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.