GOOG (GOOG)
ANALYSIS REPORT #24 • 2026-02-22
Verdict
BUY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Alphabet delivered a strong double-beat in Q4 2025, exceeding EPS and revenue expectations. The company reported actual EPS of $2.82 against an estimated $2.58, and actual revenue of $113.8 billion versus an estimated $111.43 billion. This performance was driven by robust growth in Google Services and exceptional acceleration in Google Cloud, fueled by increasing demand for AI solutions. Management provided optimistic forward guidance, emphasizing continued investment in AI infrastructure with significant CapEx plans for 2026, signaling sustained growth.
THE BULL CASE
THE BEAR CASE
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