Cantor Fitzgerald Reaffirms Neutral Rating for Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Cantor Fitzgerald Reaffirms Neutral Rating for Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

  • 22.03.2025 06:58
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Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed its neutral rating for Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) with a $200 price target. Other analysts have mixed ratings, including Piper Sandler lowering to $208 and Wedbush raising to $220. Alphabet reported strong earnings, declared a dividend, and saw institutional buying despite some insider sales.

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Cantor Fitzgerald

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Analyst rating: N/A

Reaffirmed neutral rating on Alphabet stock.

Piper Sandler

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Analyst rating: N/A

Lowered price target from $210 to $208 and set an 'overweight' rating.

Wedbush

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Analyst rating: N/A

Increased price target from $210 to $220 and gave 'outperform' rating.

Bank of America

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Analyst rating: —

Reaffirmed 'buy' rating with a $210 price objective.

Robert W. Baird

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Analyst rating: N/A

Reiterated 'outperform' rating and set $205 target.

Rosenblatt Securities

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Analyst rating: N/A

Reaffirmed 'neutral' rating with a $205 price target.

Alphabet

Alphabet

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Analyst rating: Buy

Earned EPS of $2.15, topping estimates; reaffirmed ratings and targets by multiple analysts; declared dividend.

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Analysis of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) - Business Insights and Market Implications

Analyst Ratings and Price Targets

  • Cantor Fitzgerald: Reaffirmed "Neutral" rating, $200.00 price target
  • Piper Sandler: Lowered price target from $210.00 to $208.00, upgraded to "Overweight"
  • Wedbush: Raised price target from $210.00 to $220.00, "Outperform" rating
  • Bank of America: Reaffirmed "Buy", $210.00 price target
  • Robert W. Baird: Reaffirmed "Outperform", $205.00 price target
  • Rosenblatt Securities: Reaffirmed "Neutral", $205.00 price target

Consensus: Moderate Buy with a target price of $210.59

Earnings and Financial Performance

  • Q4 EPS: $2.15, beat consensus estimate of $2.12
  • Return on Equity (ROE): 32.49%
  • Net Margin: 28.60%
  • Analysts forecast 8.9 EPS for the current year

Dividend Information

  • Quarterly dividend declared: $0.20, annualized to $0.80
  • Dividend yield: 0.49%
  • Payout ratio: 9.94%

Insider Trading Activity

  • CAO: Sold 1,368 shares at an average price of $191.55, total value $262,040.40

    • Position decreased by 6.20% to 20,681 shares valued at $3,961,445.55

  • Insider: Sold 16,820 shares at an average price of $192.62, total value $3,239,868.40

    • Position decreased by 27.66% to 43,981 shares valued at $8,471,620.22

Institutional Investment Activity

  • Compass Planning Associates Inc: Acquired new stake worth $30,000 in Q4
  • LMR Partners LLP: New position worth approximately $32,000 in Q3
  • E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd: Increased position by 518.8%, now owns 198 shares worth $37,000
  • Fiduciary Advisors Inc: New stake valued at approximately $39,000 in Q4
  • PayPay Securities Corp: Increased stake by 36.1%, now owns 245 shares worth $46,000

Business Operations and Market Presence

  • Alphabet operates across multiple regions: US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America
  • Segments:
    • Google Services: Ads, Android, Chrome, Devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Maps, Photos, Play, Search, YouTube
    • Google Cloud
    • Other Bets

Market Trends and Competitive Dynamics

  • Mixed analyst ratings reflect cautious optimism about Alphabet's growth potential
  • Strong financial performance (EPS beat, high ROE, net margin) indicates solid profitability
  • Insider sales may signal concerns about near-term stock performance
  • Institutional buying suggests investor confidence in long-term growth

Strategic Considerations and Risks

  • Competitive landscape: Faces competition from tech giants like Apple and Amazon
  • Regulatory risks: Potential antitrust scrutiny, particularly in Europe
  • Long-term implications: Alphabet's ability to sustain innovation and margin growth will determine its market position

This analysis highlights Alphabet's strong financial health, mixed analyst sentiment, and the impact of insider trading and institutional activity on investor confidence.