Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (GOOG) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±7% Move

$278.22 -1.45% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $278.16

Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (GOOG) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (61% profit margin, 17% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $3.47T
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As of 2026-11-02, Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (NASDAQ: GOOG) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $278.22 (-1.45% 1D, market cap $3.47T). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, GOOG ranks #10 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Interactive Media, Search & Hyperscale Cloud), GOOG carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.5x, gross margin of 60.9%, and ROIC of 16.6%. By comparison, GOOGL (Alphabet Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 14.5x, ROIC 16.6%, cap $3.49T) and META (Meta Platforms, Inc.) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 20.9x, ROIC 18.2%, cap $1.60T). Among the 5-stock peer group, CCZ leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while NFLX leads on capital efficiency (33.9% ROIC).

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Per GOOG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001652044), Alphabet Inc. (Class C) generated $402.84B in revenue (+15.1% YoY), $132.17B in net income, and $73.27B in free cash flow against $595.28B in total assets and $46.55B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $278.16 (-0.02%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 18.2% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B-
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.9% Base Target
$425 Bull$295 Base$228 Bear
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Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (71/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY GOOG SCORES 71/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+15/20 pts (21% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 5% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 24.8 (OVERSOLD (<32))

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 7 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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79
Grade A-$349.52-3.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
76
Grade B+$336.40-5.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
74
Grade B+$316.83-12.2% Next Q
Current
71
Grade B-$278.22+6.8% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 71/100 (B-) score, GOOG faces multiple-compression risk if 14.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 57.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($333.30) or 200D SMA ($338.21) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($294.50) toward Bear Floor ($228.14).

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±$19.48 Expected Swing
$258.74 (-7%)Spot $278.22$297.70 (+7%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

GOOG Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 71/100

Trailing EPS: $19.16 • YoY Revenue Growth: 22.2%

Model Bullish Setup (71/100)Model Risk Weight (29/100)
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$402.84B$132.17B$73.27B59.7%
FY 20242024-12-31$350.02B$100.12B$72.76B58.2%
FY 20232023-12-31$307.39B$73.80B$87.91B59.7%
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GOOG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -26.71%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
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RES: $347.7SUP: $274.2SMA50: $333.3SMA200: $338.2
$413.5$376.1$338.6$301.2$263.7RES $347.7SUP $274.2$278.22026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
6.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +22.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (GOOG vs. GOOGL, META, NFLX, CCZ)

Industry: Interactive Media, Search & Hyperscale Cloud (2 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (GOOG) ranks #10 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #2 by equity capitalization ($3.47T). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CCZ leads on earnings valuation at 11.5x trailing P/E, while NFLX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.9% ROIC and 50.7% gross margin. GOOG currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 71/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
GOOG ACTIVE
Alphabet Inc. (Class C)
B- 71/100 14.5x 60.9% 16.6% -1.45% $3.47T Benchmark Subject
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
B- 71/100 14.5x 60.9% 16.6% -1.40% $3.49T /googl-vs-goog →
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
B- 70/100 20.9x 81.0% 18.2% -1.53% $1.60T /meta-vs-goog →
NFLX
Netflix, Inc.
C+ 67/100 17.3x 50.7% 33.9% +0.05% $254.80B /nflx-vs-goog →
CCZ
Comcast Holdings ZONES
C+ 68/100 11.5x — 18.7% 0.00% $229.04B /ccz-vs-goog →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001652044

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (GOOG) reported GAAP revenue of $402.84B (+15.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $350.02B , and +31.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $132.17B, operating cash flow of $164.71B, and free cash flow of $73.27B (+0.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, GOOG closed FY2025 with $595.28B in total assets against $46.55B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.30, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $402.84B $132.17B $164.71B $73.27B $595.28B $46.55B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $350.02B $100.12B $125.30B $72.76B $450.26B $10.88B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $307.39B $73.80B $101.75B $87.91B $1.91T $446.70B

3. GOOG Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is GOOG stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (NASDAQ: GOOG) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $278.22 (-1.45% 1D, market cap $3.47T). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, GOOG ranks #10 in composite RQD confidence.

How does GOOG compare to GOOGL and META in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Interactive Media, Search & Hyperscale Cloud), GOOG carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.5x, gross margin of 60.9%, and ROIC of 16.6%. By comparison, GOOGL (Alphabet Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 14.5x, ROIC 16.6%, cap $3.49T) and META (Meta Platforms, Inc.) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 20.9x, ROIC 18.2%, cap $1.60T). Among the 5-stock peer group, CCZ leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while NFLX leads on capital efficiency (33.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GOOG?

Per GOOG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001652044), Alphabet Inc. (Class C) generated $402.84B in revenue (+15.1% YoY), $132.17B in net income, and $73.27B in free cash flow against $595.28B in total assets and $46.55B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is GOOG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

GOOG last traded at $278.22 (-1.45% on volume of 45,116,596 shares), positioning the stock -16.53% below its 50-day simple moving average ($333.30) and -17.74% below its 200-day simple moving average ($338.21). Across its 52-week range of $271.41 to $404.47, GOOG sits at the 5.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 24.8 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.0% ($258.74 to $297.70).

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When is GOOG's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (GOOG)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is GOOG stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±7% event move for GOOG, spanning a range between $258.74 and $297.7.

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GOOG — Alphabet Inc. (Class C): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:08:43Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, GOOG scores 71 / 100, graded B-, with the verdict "Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation." The fundamental cash engine pillar scores 13 / 20 (ROIC 16.6%; FCF yield 0.58%), suggesting solid capital efficiency but a thin free-cash yield at the current price. The whale 13F flow pillar scores 17 / 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), the strongest pillar in the rating and the main driver of the buy verdict. The insider conviction pillar scores 13 / 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow). The macro regime fit pillar scores 15 / 20 (Beta 1.16; sector sensitivity), indicating moderately above-market sensitivity to broad moves. The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 13 / 20 (Altman Z 8.3; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 0.19), indicating a financially sound profile. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on institutional positioning and cash generation, while the valuation tradeoff is visible in the low FCF yield relative to the forward P/E of 21.4. This is an educational reading of the rating, not personalized financial advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
282.32$3470.84B14.521.419.919.160.31%1.16$271.41 - $404.4716.6%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$402836.0M$129039.0M$132170.0MN/A$73266.0M$30708.0M$46547.0M
FY 2024$350018.0M$112390.0M$100118.0MN/A$72764.0M$23466.0M$10883.0M
FY 2023$307394.0M$84293.0M$73795.0MN/A$87913.3MN/A$446697.4M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $307394.0M (FY 2023) to $402836.0M (FY 2025), and net income from $73795.0M to $132170.0M over the same period. Per the market data, gross margin is 60.9%, operating margin 33.3%, and net margin 50.0%, with ROIC of 16.6%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the forensic balance sheet pillar cites an Altman Z-Score of 8.3 and a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.19. The FY 2023 debt figure of $446697.4M is inconsistent in magnitude with FY 2024 and FY 2025 and should be verified against the filing before interpretation.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, the dominant theme is a sharp selloff. Headlines describe a record worst day, a profit miss, an advertising slowdown, a revenue miss tied to search, and worsening cash burn. These items carry RED or RISK WATCH flags. One item is labeled CATALYST (green) and one item, "Alphabet Stock Is Having a Terrible Run in 2026. How Q3 Earnings Could Turn the Tide for GOOG," is a MARKET WIRE item referencing a future earnings event. The news feed references a $500 billion value decline, which is not reconcilable with the market cap figure in source data and should be treated cautiously. The Butterfly supply-chain graph reports no proprietary signals or links.

Open Questions

  • What is the composition of revenue by product line and customer segment, given that the profile lists only sector and industry?
  • Why does the FY 2023 debt figure ($446697.4M) differ in magnitude from FY 2024 ($10883.0M) and FY 2025 ($46547.0M), and is it a reporting or units error?
  • What EPS figures apply to FY 2023 through FY 2025, since all are listed as N/A?
  • What are the specific holder positions and insider transactions underlying the 13F and Form 4 pillar scores?
  • How does the reported $500 billion decline in news coverage reconcile with the market cap and 52-week range data provided?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is GOOG (B- • RQD 71/100) a Buy at $282.32?

Welcome to the GOOG (Alphabet Inc. (Class C)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 71/100 (Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation) in Interactive Media, Search & Hyperscale Cloud. Bulls point to capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $211.74 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $282.32

Pump the brakes on GOOG — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on GOOG, but look at what you are paying: 14.5x trailing P/E with 60.9% gross margins. Unless Alphabet Inc. (Class C) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

TA TapeReader_Pro Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $361.37 (+28.0%)
Spot @ $282.32

GOOG cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on GOOG, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Interactive Media, Search & Hyperscale Cloud and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $282.32 (52-wk range $271.41 - $404.47), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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