Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Stock Moves -2.21%: What You Should Know

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) ended the recent trading session at $251.34, demonstrating a -2.21% change from the preceding day's closing price. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.47%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.16%. Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 1.64% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 1.8%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.16%. The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Alphabet Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 29, 2025. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $2.27, marking a 7.08% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $84.57 billion, reflecting a 13.44% rise from the equivalent quarter last year. In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $9.94 per share and a revenue of $334.76 billion, indicating changes of +23.63% and +13.43%, respectively, from the former year. Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Alphabet Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential. Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable 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. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.32% lower. Alphabet Inc. presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Looking at its valuation, Alphabet Inc. is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 25.87. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 25.78, so one might conclude that Alphabet Inc. is trading at a premium comparatively. We can additionally observe that GOOG currently boasts a PEG ratio of 1.74. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Internet - Services was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.74 at yesterday's closing price. The Internet - Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 76, which puts it in the top 31% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions. 5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. They includeStock #1: A Disruptive Force with Notable Growth and ResilienceStock #2: Bullish Signs Signaling to Buy the DipStock #3: One of the Most Compelling Investments in the MarketStock #4: Leader In a Red-Hot Industry Poised for GrowthStock #5: Modern Omni-Channel Platform Coiled to SpringMost of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +171%, +209% and +232%.Download Atomic Opportunity: Nuclear Energy's Comeback free today.Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Alphabet Inc. (GOOG): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks