Alphabet Inc
GOOGL
$245.35 -0.14%
Exchange: NASDAQ | Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Internet Content Information
Q4 2023
Published: Jan 31, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $86.31B up 13.5% year-over-year
  • EPS of $1.64 increased by 56.6% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 56.5%
  • Net income of 20.69B
  • "Our investments in AI are helping Search; subscriptions, which reached $15 billion in annual revenue, grew strongly, powered by YouTube Premium and Music, YouTube TV and Google One." - Sundar Pichai

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Q4 2023 Earnings Results: Strong Momentum Amidst AI Investments and Record Subscriber Growth

Executive Summary

Alphabet Inc reported robust financial results in Q4 2023, with total consolidated revenues reaching $86.3 billion, up 13% year-over-year (YoY). Notable drivers included a 12% increase in Google Services revenue, fueled by a 13% rise in Search and other advertising segments. AI advancements have been significant, particularly with the introduction of the Gemini model, which is enhancing search capabilities. Additionally, subscription services exceeded expectations, with revenue growth to $15 billion annually, highlighting the success of YouTube Premium and Google One. The management remains optimistic about sustained growth into 2024, particularly with strategic investments in AI and Cloud services.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

86.31B
QoQ: 12.54% | YoY:13.49%

Gross Profit

48.74B
56.50% margin
QoQ: 12.13% | YoY:19.72%

Operating Income

23.70B
QoQ: 11.03% | YoY:30.49%

Net Income

20.69B
QoQ: 5.07% | YoY:51.84%

EPS

1.66
QoQ: 5.73% | YoY:56.60%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Revenue:** $86.3 billion (up 13% YoY)
  • **Net Income:** $20.7 billion (up 51.84% YoY)
  • **EPS:** $1.64 (up 56.60% YoY)
  • **Operating Income:** $23.7 billion (up 30% YoY)
  • **Free Cash Flow:** $7.9 billion

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q4 2024 96,469.00 2.15 +11.8% View
Q3 2024 88,268.00 2.12 +15.1% View
Q2 2024 84,640.00 1.89 +13.5% View
Q1 2024 80,467.00 1.89 +15.3% View
Q4 2023 86,310.00 1.64 +13.5% View