With Alphabet’s Earnings Looming, Analysts Revise Targets (GOOGL)

Analysts at Roth Capital have revised their earnings forecasts for Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), decreasing the EPS estimate for Q1 2025 from $2.31 to $2.30 per share. This adjustment reflects a slightly more conservative outlook on the company's financial performance in the near term. Despite this minor reduction, expectations for the rest of the year remain positive.

Upcoming earnings, scheduled for February 4th have a consensus EPS expectation of $2.12, against revenue of $96.61 billion.

In the broader context, Alphabet's full-year earnings for 2025 are projected to reach $10.14 per share, as per Roth Capital's estimations. The quarterly breakdown for this year suggests earnings figures of $2.42 for Q2, $2.53 for Q3, and $2.88 for Q4.

Elsewhere, Cantor Fitzgerald also released their earnings per share (EPS) predictions for the fiscal year 2025. They have estimated the EPS for Alphabet at $9.05, maintaining a neutral rating and setting a price target of $210 on the stock.

The consensus estimate for Alphabet's current full-year earnings stands at $8.03 per share, indicating anticipation of growth in the coming years from both Cantor Fitzgerald, and Roth.

Alphabet's recent quarterly performance presented a notable beat against analyst expectations, reporting an EPS of $2.12, which exceeded the consensus estimate by $0.29. Additionally, the company's revenue for the quarter amounted to $88.27 billion, surpassing the forecasted $86.39 billion.

Alphabet continues to operate through segments like Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets, offering a wide array of services and products, including advertisements, Android, Chrome, and YouTube. The diversification of its offerings underscores the firm's strategy to sustain growth across multiple sectors.

While Roth Capital's slight downgrade for Q1 2025 reflects a touch of caution, Alphabet's overall financial outlook for the year remains robust with significant anticipated earnings growth. The company's recent performance further demonstrates its capacity to outperform market expectations.