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Alphabet (GOOG) PT Raised to $205 at Raymond James

February 5, 2025 6:07 AM UTC

Raymond James analyst Aaron Kessler raised the price target on Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) to $205.00 (from $190.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

The analyst comments "The Call: We maintain Outperform on GOOG following a mixed bag where digital ads were an area of strength (consistent with our ad checks)... More

Alphabet (GOOGL) PT Lowered to $220 at Wolfe Research

February 5, 2025 6:03 AM UTC

Wolfe Research analyst Shweta Khajuria lowered the price target on Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) to $220.00 (from $230.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

The analyst comments "Higher than expected CapEx guide and rising D&A costs, no signs of meaningful HC reduction (in fact... More

Alphabet (GOOGL) PT Lowered to $220 at JPMorgan

February 5, 2025 5:21 AM UTC

JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth lowered the price target on Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) to $220.00 (from $232.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

The analyst comments "Google shares traded down more than 7% following 4Q results as overall Alphabet revenue (+12% FXHN) & operating income (32.1% margin) came in a bit below expectations & Google anticipates another large step-up in capex in 2025. However, Search & YouTube results were quite solid w/Search up ~13% FXHN in line w/our estimates and YouTube up a better than expected ~14% FXHN. Revenue shortfall came more in Network, which... More