Google parent (GOOGL)’s fourth-quarter earnings report provided a lot more to chew on than usual, as management finally responded to investor nagging for more granular information on the company’s business lines. Here are 10 key takeaways from the Alphabet (ticker: GOOGL) earnings report. Revenues were about 2% below consensus, and operating income missed by 6%, but earnings per share beat easily, reflecting a lower-than-expected tax rate, weakness in the company’s hardware business, and regulatory settlements. Read More...
Google parent (GOOGL)’s fourth-quarter earnings report provided a lot more to chew on than usual, as management finally responded to investor nagging for more granular information on the company’s business lines. Here are 10 key takeaways from the Alphabet (ticker: GOOGL) earnings report. Revenues were about 2% below consensus, and operating income missed by 6%, but earnings per share beat easily, reflecting a lower-than-expected tax rate, weakness in the company’s hardware business, and regulatory settlements.
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