Google Parent Alphabet's Ad Sales Hit Record, but Costs Pile Up--Update
October 28 2019 - 5:24PM
Dow Jones News
By Rob Copeland
Google's online-advertising engine generated more cash than ever
in the third quarter, a sign of strength for the search engine
giant's flagship franchise.
The growth, however, carries new complications unheard of just a
few quarters ago. Analysts and investors are encouraging the
company to plow ahead on new advertising opportunities in units
like video platform YouTube and the ubiquitous Google Maps app. Yet
efforts to create new sources of profit across its empire could
raise competition concerns with regulators.
Google's parent, Alphabet Inc. reported revenue of $40.5
billion, a rise of 20% over the same period last year. While that
would be enviable growth for many other companies, the growth is
modestly below Google's track record of late.
Alphabet's profit for the third quarter -- $7.1 billion -- was
lower than Wall Street's expectations and down 23% from a year
earlier, when it was boosted by changes to the U.S. tax code. The
company's margin was also crimped as costs rose.
Alphabet stock fell 2% after hours Monday. Shares have gained
roughly 25% this year, in line with the broader technology
market.
Write to Rob Copeland at rob.copeland@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
October 28, 2019 17:09 ET (21:09 GMT)
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