As of the past week, Google C (GOOG) experienced a slight decline of 0.02%, marking its second consecutive day of decrease, with a 1.98% drop over this period. However, the stock saw a gain of 3.39% over the last week and has achieved a year-to-date increase of 22.86%, contributing to its current market capitalization of $2,113.409 billion. On November 1, 2024, the trading volume for Google C reached $3.757 billion, ranking it twelfth among U.S. equities for the day and representing a 34.43% decrease from the previous day. The volume of shares traded was 21.7529 million on that day.
Earlier, on October 30, Google C saw a notable increase of 2.92% in its stock price, closing at $176.14. Throughout the preceding five trading days, the stock achieved a 7.09% growth, an October increase of 5.35%, and an impressive 24.98% rise since the beginning of the year. Particularly, during the last 52 weeks, the stock has surged by 40.57%. These figures underscore Google's robust market performance, driven by its continuous innovation and ventures across multiple business domains.
Alphabet Inc., the holding entity for Google and its subsidiaries, was established during a company restructure in 2015. Originally founded on September 4, 1998, in California, Google re-incorporated in Delaware in August 2003. Alphabet spans diverse sectors, such as technology, life sciences, and investments, through subsidiaries like Google, Calico, GV, Google Capital, and Google Fiber. Google's primary operations focus on internet search, cloud computing, and advertising technology, offering an extensive suite of internet-based products and services.
Financially, Google C delivered a substantial Q3 2024 earnings report, revealing cumulative revenues of $253.549 billion for the first three fiscal quarters, reflecting a 14.68% year-over-year growth. Net profits for the same period totaled $73.582 billion, a significant 38.55% increase compared to the previous year. The basic earnings per share rose to $5.96 from $4.19 the year before, illustrating improved profitability and operational efficiency.
In terms of share buybacks, on October 29, 2024, Google C had reportedly repurchased a total of $46.67 billion worth of shares during Q3 2024. This move demonstrates the company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders while leveraging its financial strength to reinvest in its growth areas.
The consistent market performance and strategic corporate actions of Google C portray a dynamic interplay of technology-driven growth, financial acumen, and shareholder-centric initiatives that continue to define Alphabet Inc.'s market position and investment appeal.