Q1 Earnings Estimate for Alphabet Issued By Seaport Res Ptn

On February 4, 2025, Seaport Res Ptn released a research note indicating a revision in their earnings estimates for Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG). The report highlights that analyst A. Kessler has adjusted the Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) forecast down from $2.02 to $1.99. Despite this downgrade, Seaport Res Ptn maintains a "Strong-Buy" rating for Alphabet's stock.

The broader consensus for Alphabet’s total earnings for the entire fiscal year 2025 is currently pegged at $8.02 per share. Additionally, the firm has also provided earnings predictions for future quarters including Q3 2025 at $2.22 EPS, Q4 2025 at $2.42 EPS, and for the full year 2026 at $9.87 EPS.

Recent Quarterly Earnings Report

Recently, on February 4, Alphabet reported its latest quarterly earnings. The reported EPS stood at $2.15, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.12 by $0.03. The company demonstrated impressive financial metrics, achieving a return on equity of 31.66% along with a net margin of 27.74%.

Market Analyst Ratings

Several other research firms have shared their insights about Alphabet's stock in recent months. Phillip Securities upgraded Alphabet to a "strong-buy" rating on November 1, 2024. Canaccord Genuity Group increased its target price from $220.00 to $225.00 while recommending a "buy" rating. Similarly, Wedbush reaffirmed an "outperform" rating with a price target of $220.00. On the flip side, Citizens JMP shifted Alphabet from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating.

Overall, among market analysts, the stock is rated with a consensus classification of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $209.13 according to data from MarketBeat.com.

Stock Performance Overview

On Thursday, Alphabet's stock opened at $193.31. It has established a market capitalization of $2.37 trillion and exhibits a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The stock has a 52-week low of $131.55 and a high of $208.70. With a P/E ratio of 25.64 and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.32, it reflects stable growth potential. Furthermore, Alphabet's short-term and long-term moving averages are $192.33 and $176.03, respectively.

Dividend Information

In other news, Alphabet has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, which will be distributed on March 17, 2025. To qualify for this dividend, investors must be on record by March 10, 2025. This announcement indicates an annualized dividend of $0.80, yielding 0.41%. The dividend payout ratio currently sits at 9.94%.

Insider Trading Activity

In a recent insider transaction, John Kent Walker sold 16,820 shares of Alphabet on December 30, 2024, at an average price of $192.62, totaling approximately $3.24 million. After this sale, Walker's direct ownership decreased by 27.66%. Furthermore, CAO Amie Thuener O’toole sold 1,340 shares on February 3, 2025, at an average price of $202.08. In total, insiders have sold 89,529 shares in the past three months, valued at over $16.6 million, indicating that 12.99% of the company’s stock is held by insiders.

Institutional Ownership Trends

Recently, several institutional investors have adjusted their positions in Alphabet. Sterling Financial Planning increased its holdings by 2.6% in the last quarter. Other firms, including Arlington Trust Co LLC, Harrell Investment Partners LLC, and Ethos Financial Group, have all reported slight increases in their ownership of Alphabet's shares.

Currently, around 27.26% of Alphabet's stock is owned by institutional investors, suggesting robust institutional interest.

Company Overview

Alphabet Inc. offers a wide array of products and services worldwide, divided into segments that include Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. Within Google Services, Alphabet provides essential products such as ads, Gmail, Google Drive, and YouTube.

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