Alphabet Misses Quarterly Earnings Expectations and Forecasts Increased Capital Expenditures
Alphabet (GOOGL) shares experienced a significant decline following the release of quarterly results that missed analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings per share. While year-over-year revenue grew by 25% to $127.6 billion, it fell short of the projected $128.2 billion. Adjusted earnings per share also lagged behind estimates, coming in at $2.67 compared to the expected $3.02. Investor concern is further compounded by Alphabet's aggressive capital expenditure guidance. The company expects capex to reach $200 billion this year and rise to $300 billion next year. Despite these headwinds and a year-to-date decline of over 10%, the stock currently trades at a forward P/E multiple of approximately 18, which is below the S&P 500 average.
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