Alphabet (GOOGL), Google’s parent company, will report Q1 2025 earnings after market close on Thursday, with analysts optimistic despite broader economic uncertainty.
🔹 Citi and Morgan Stanley both cited AI innovation in Search and YouTube as drivers of long-term growth.
🔹 Price targets: Citi at $195, Morgan Stanley at $185, suggesting up to 29% upside from Thursday’s close at ~$151.
🔹 Expected Q1 results:
• Revenue: $89.22B (+11% YoY)
• Net income: $24.71B, or $2.01/share (up from $1.89/share in Q1 2024)
Analysts may also question Alphabet about a recent U.S. District Court ruling that found the company maintained illegal monopolies in digital ads. Citi said a spin-off of Google’s ad network may be possible, but core operations would likely remain strong.📉 Alphabet shares are down around 20% YTD. Markets were closed Friday for Good Friday.