Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)

Company Snapshot

• Founded: 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin as Google; restructured in 2015 to form Alphabet Inc.
• Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
• Industry: Technology – Internet Services, Advertising, Cloud Computing, AI
• CEO: Sundar Pichai
• Employees: 190,167 (as of October 2025)
• Market Cap: ~$2.82 trillion
• Ticker Symbol: GOOGL (Class A shares)
• Exchange: NASDAQ

Business Segments

Alphabet operates through several key segments:

• Google Services: Includes Google Search, YouTube, Google Ads, Google Play, and hardware products.
• Google Cloud: Provides cloud computing services, including infrastructure, data analytics, and AI solutions.
• Other Bets: Investments in various sectors such as autonomous vehicles (Waymo), healthcare (Verily), and smart home technology (Nest).

Financial Highlights (Q2 FY2025)

• Total Revenue: $96.4 billion (+14% YoY)
• Earnings Per Share (EPS): $2.31 (+22% YoY)
• Net Income: $28.196 billion (+19% YoY)
• Google Services Revenue: $82.5 billion (+12% YoY)
• Google Cloud Revenue: $13.6 billion (+32% YoY)
• Operating Income: $31.3 billion (+14%)
• Free Cash Flow: $5.3 billion, with TTM free cash flow ≈ $66.7 billion.
• Capital Expenditures: CapEx for 2025 was raised to ≈ $85 billion (up from ~$75B) for full year.

Global Presence

• Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
• Data Centers: Global network supporting cloud services and AI operations
• Retail Stores: Limited presence in select locations
• Services Availability: Products and services available in over 100 countries

Strategic Initiatives

• Artificial Intelligence: Advancements in AI through Google DeepMind and Tensor Processing Units (TPUs)
• Cloud Expansion: Continued growth in Google Cloud services, focusing on enterprise solutions
• Hardware Development: Investment in hardware products such as Pixel devices and Nest smart home products

Regulatory Landscape

• Antitrust Ruling: In September 2025, a U.S. federal court ruled that Alphabet does not need to divest its Chrome browser, a decision that led to a 9% surge in its stock price – Investopedia
• Privacy Concerns: Ongoing discussions regarding data privacy and user consent

Risks & Considerations

• Regulatory Scrutiny: Continued antitrust investigations and potential regulatory challenges in various markets
• Competitive Landscape: Intense competition in cloud computing, advertising, and AI sectors
• Market Volatility: Exposure to fluctuations in advertising spending and global economic conditions

NOTE: This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Please consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.