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Alphabet Inc. (Google) operates in the technology sector, within the information services industry, and was founded in 1998, in the United States, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
Its main objective was to improve internet search engines, and over the years, the company expanded its operations into various technological segments.
Following a corporate restructuring, the company adopted the name Alphabet Inc., becoming the holding company that controls Google and other subsidiaries. It is currently led by CEO Sundar Pichai and operates under the regulation of financial and regulatory authorities in the countries where it conducts business.
Its main subsidiary is Google, which includes services such as Google Search, Google Ads, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Chrome, Google Play, Android, and YouTube.
In addition to Google, Alphabet also controls Google Cloud, the cloud computing division that provides infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, including Google Workspace (formerly G Suite).
Another key company is YouTube, a video-sharing platform acquired by Google in 2006, which includes services like YouTube Premium, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV.
In the autonomous mobility sector, Alphabet operates Waymo, a company that develops self-driving vehicles and smart transportation solutions.
In the field of artificial intelligence, the holding owns DeepMind, a company specializing in machine learning and advanced research, with applications in science and medicine.
Alphabet also invests in health technologies through Verily, which focuses on medical data analysis and health monitoring devices, and Calico, a company dedicated to research on aging and longevity.
Furthermore, Alphabet manages Google Fiber, a high-speed broadband internet provider operating in select U.S. cities. The holding company continues to expand its operations by investing in innovation and exploring new technological areas to strengthen its global presence.
A significant portion of Alphabet’s revenue comes from digital advertising, especially through Google Search, YouTube, and the Google Ads network. Additionally, the company invests in the development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and autonomous vehicles.
The company has a global presence, serving markets in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Its operations include data centers, corporate offices, and technological infrastructure focused on processing and storing information.
Alphabet Inc. shares are traded on the Nasdaq under the tickers GOOG (Class C shares, non-voting).
History and Founding of Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. traces its origins back to Google, which was founded in 1998, in the United States, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, while they were students at Stanford University. The initial project aimed to develop a more efficient search algorithm that would organize and provide access to information more effectively.
In its early years, Google operated out of a garage in Menlo Park, California, and received investments from various backers, including Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon. In 2000, the company launched Google Ads, a digital advertising service that became one of its primary sources of revenue.
The initial public offering (IPO) took place on August 19, 2004, raising $1.67 billion. With the funds raised, the company expanded its operations, acquired new products, and established its headquarters in Mountain View, California.
Key milestones in Alphabet’s history include:
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2006: Acquisition of YouTube for $1.65 billion, expanding into video-sharing platforms.
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2008: Launch of Google Chrome, which became one of the world’s most popular browsers.
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2012: Acquisition of Motorola Mobility, enhancing its hardware presence.
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2015: Corporate restructuring and creation of Alphabet Inc., establishing the holding company as the parent of Google and its other business units.
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2020: Alphabet reaches a $1 trillion market valuation, joining other major tech giants.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company continued to expand its operations, investing in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and new connected device solutions. It also strengthened its position in the mobility sector with progress in Waymo’s autonomous vehicle projects.
Today, Alphabet continues to develop new products and services, adapting to shifts in the technology market and expanding its reach across multiple sectors.
Additional Information
The Company Alphabet Inc Class C (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 3.62 Trillions, having an equity of $ 386.87 Billions.
With a total of 135.505 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Computer Services.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 385.48 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 124.25 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 29.15, a P/BV ratio of 9.36 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of GOOG was at 0.27%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker GOOG.
