In the latest close session, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) was up +2.22% at $251.66. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.4%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.66%.
Coming into today, shares of the company had lost 2.08% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 2.27%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.02%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Alphabet Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company’s earnings report is set to be unveiled on October 29, 2025. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $2.29, indicating a 8.02% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $84.53 billion, up 13.39% from the prior-year quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $9.95 per share and a revenue of $334.67 billion, demonstrating changes of +23.76% and +13.4%, respectively, from the preceding year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Alphabet Inc. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts’ confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we’ve crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.35% lower within the past month. Alphabet Inc. presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, Alphabet Inc. is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 24.73. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 24.17.
Investors should also note that GOOG has a PEG ratio of 1.66 right now. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company’s expected earnings growth rate into account. By the end of yesterday’s trading, the Internet – Services industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.66.
The Internet – Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 78, putting it in the top 32% of all 250+ industries.
