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Alphabet Shares Rise on JMP Upgrade and Strong Q2 EPS Forecast

Analysts emphasize AI-driven search enhancements with cloud partnerships powering Alphabet’s growth

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Overview

  • Analysts expect Alphabet to report Q2 earnings of $2.12 per share, marking a 12.2% year-over-year increase.
  • JMP Securities upgraded Alphabet to Market Outperform with a $220 price target based on its AI integration and revenue momentum.
  • Alphabet stock trades at 19 times projected 2025 earnings, its lowest valuation multiple in more than a decade.
  • Google Cloud revenue grew 28% in Q1 and will benefit from OpenAI’s decision to rent Google TPU accelerators for AI workloads.
  • Pending U.S. antitrust actions threaten to force asset divestitures, including potential requirements to sell the Chrome browser.