GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.ClosedLatest Report · Oct 15, 2026 · Q2 2026
Consistently beating analyst estimates and delivering surprise results significantly higher than expectations
Alphabet Inc.'s recent EPS performance has been nothing short of remarkable, with the company consistently beating analyst estimates and delivering surprise results that are significantly higher than expectations. In Q2 2026, Alphabet reported earnings per share of $9.11, comfortably beating the consensus estimate of $2.89 and surpassing the previous quarter's result by a whopping 232.5%. This trend has been consistent across the last few quarters, with EPS results beating estimates in all but one instance since Q4 2025. The magnitude of these beats is substantial, with some instances exceeding 200% above expectations.
Looking at the revenue and profitability trajectory, Alphabet's growth rate remains impressive, with revenue reaching $445.87 billion on a trailing-twelve-month basis. The company's profit margin has also been consistently high, sitting at 54.8%, while operating margins…
What's Ahead
- Earnings reportWed Oct 28, after the close (4:00 PM ET)
Analysts expect EPS of $3.01 ($2.25 to $3.68) on revenue of $127.6B ($123.4B to $138.7B). Options price a move of ±7.2% the session after. After its last 48 reports the stock moved 4.8% on average, up 56% of the time.
- Fed rate decisionWed Oct 28
Futures put 72% on no change and 28% on a 0.25-point hike, for a rate of about 3.95% after it.
- Ex-dividend date (estimated)About Fri Dec 4
Not announced yet: the company pays about every three months. The last ex-date was Fri Sep 4, for $0.22 a share.
- Fed rate decision and projectionsWed Dec 9
Futures put 82% on a 0.25-point hike and 18% on no change, for a rate of about 4.15% after it.
- Fed rate decisionWed Jan 27, 2027
Futures put 66% on no change and 34% on a 0.25-point hike, for a rate of about 4.24% after it.
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