The chart below shows how GOOG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, GOOG sees a -2.40% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.16% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.12%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Earnings Per Share Beat: Alphabet Inc. reported an EPS of $2.81, exceeding expectations of $2.01, indicating strong financial performance.
Consolidated Revenue Increase: The company experienced a 12% increase in consolidated revenues, reaching $90.2 billion, showcasing robust growth across various segments.
Google Services Revenue Increase: Google services revenues increased by 10% to $77.3 billion, driven by strong growth in Search and YouTube advertising.
YouTube Subscription Milestone: YouTube subscriptions surpassed 125 million globally, contributing significantly to revenue growth, particularly through YouTube Music and Premium.
Cloud Revenue Surge: Google Cloud revenue grew by 28% to $12.3 billion, reflecting strong demand for AI products and services, with an operating margin increase to 17.8%.
AI User Growth: AI Overviews reached over 1.5 billion users per month, demonstrating the successful integration of AI into Search and its positive reception.
AI Model Innovation: The launch of Gemini 2.5, recognized as the best AI model in the industry, is expected to drive future innovation and growth.
Passenger Trip Growth: Waymo is now serving over a quarter of a million paid passenger trips weekly, marking a 5x increase from the previous year, indicating strong operational growth.
Share Repurchase and Dividend Increase: The company announced a $70 billion share repurchase authorization and a 5% increase in quarterly dividends, reflecting confidence in future performance.
Negative
Network Revenue Decline: Google's network revenues declined by 2%, indicating a potential weakness in this segment.
Operating Expenses Concern: Operating expenses increased by 9% to $23.3 billion, which could raise concerns about cost management.
Rising Depreciation Expenses: Depreciation expenses grew by over $1 billion year-on-year, suggesting increased costs associated with infrastructure investments.
Other Bets Revenue Challenges: The Other Bets segment reported a revenue of only $450 million with an operating loss of $1.2 billion, highlighting ongoing challenges in this area.
Cloud Revenue Variability: The company expects variability in cloud revenue growth rates due to a tight demand-supply environment, which could impact future performance.
Depreciation Growth Impact: There is an anticipated increase in depreciation growth rates throughout 2025, which may pressure profitability.
Capital Expenditures Impact: The significant increase in capital expenditures (CapEx) over the past few years is expected to continue impacting the profit and loss statement, particularly through higher depreciation costs.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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