Feb. 25, 2025 7:21 PM ETAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Stock, GOOG:CA Stock, GOOG StockMSFT, AMZN, META, AAPL, NVDA, AAPL:CA, AMZN:CA, GOOG, GOOG:CA, META:CA, MSFT:CA, NVDA:CA, GOOGLVinay Utham, CFA888 Followers(15min)SummaryAlphabet's Q4 results were mixed, with revenue missing estimates but EPS exceeding them, leading to a downgrade from STRONG BUY to BUY.The company announced a massive $75 billion capex for FY25, raising concerns about the timeline for return on investment.Sentiment analysis shows increasing negativity in GOOGL management's outlook, particularly regarding Google Cloud's growth and capacity constraints.Despite challenges, Alphabet remains attractive at current levels, but caution is warranted due to declining management sentiment and competitive pressures.Abstract Aerial ArtInvestment ThesisThe last time I wrote about Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG)(TSX:GOOG:CA), in October 2024, I analysed the company’s Q3 earnings report and investigated how the company was navigating the challenging competitive landscapeThis article was written byVinay Utham, CFA888 FollowersAssociate Professor in Finance and Corporate Governance at Brunel University London. I am also a CFA charterholder. In addition, I hold a PhD in Finance from University of Durham, U.K. I have six years of investing experience in the Indian and US equities with a medium to long-term horizon. I also actively research on Behavioural Finance, Corporate Governance, Activist Hedge Funds, Cryptocurrencies and M&A and have published in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals. I also currently produce and host a weekly investing podcast, titled The Stock Doctor.'Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of AMZN, NVDA either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For You