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Alphabet (GOOGL) stock

Alphabet is a growth company in the “Technology” sector. Here are the key numbers from official filings and the price. The full report with 20 years of history, comparison and news is in the Analyst.

MetricValueVerdict
Revenue growth a year17.2%fast
Profit margin32.8%high
Debt to annual profit0.1small
Dividends a year0.2%small
Price to earnings (P/E)32expensive
Share price over the year+46%rose

In short

Of five key metrics, 4 are strong and 1 weak. Over the past year the stock rose (+46%).

Which goal it fits

Assessed by the same rules as in the Analyst: the company's metrics are checked against what matters for each goal.

Does Alphabet pay dividends

Yes. The dividend yield is about 0.2% a year at the current price.

Is Alphabet stock expensive

Price to earnings (P/E) is 32: an investor pays 32 dollars for each dollar of the company's annual profit. That is expensive: future growth is already priced in.

Other companies in the sector

Nvidia · Apple · Microsoft · Meta Platforms · Broadcom · Micron Technology · Advanced Micro Devices · Intel · Palantir Technologies · Cisco Systems

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Data as of 2026-10-06: filings — SEC EDGAR, price — Yahoo Finance. This page is educational and is not investment advice.