Alphabet (GOOGL) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

Company Performance - Alphabet's stock closed at $322.00, down 2.42%, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 2.06% [1] - Over the past month, Alphabet's shares gained 6.53%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.71% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.63% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Alphabet's earnings report is scheduled for February 4, 2026, with an expected EPS of $2.59, indicating a 20.47% growth year-over-year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $94.6 billion, reflecting a 15.9% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $10.58 per share and revenue of $340.26 billion, marking changes of +31.59% and 0% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates indicate a positive outlook for Alphabet's business performance and profit potential [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, currently ranks Alphabet at 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Alphabet's Forward P/E ratio is 29.88, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 17.85 [7] - The PEG ratio for Alphabet is 1.82, compared to the Internet - Services industry average of 1.76 [7] Industry Ranking - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, placing it in the top 28% of over 250 industries [8]