Alphabet Announces Second Quarter 2018 Results [pdf]

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Re: Alphabet Announces Second Quarter 2018 Results [pdf]

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Post by MarkMc » Mon, Jul 23, 2018, 8:59 PM UTC

26% revenue growth for such a large company is astounding. Google's growth machine seems to have lasted much longer than people expected.

Re: Alphabet Announces Second Quarter 2018 Results [pdf]

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Post by AznHisoka » Mon, Jul 23, 2018, 8:59 PM UTC

lazharichir wrote: post #4

Strong headcount growth versus other FANG-like companies.

Is that something that's usually rewarded by Wall Street? I would think being more efficient (ie. making more money with less employees) would be viewed as more successful.

Re: Alphabet Announces Second Quarter 2018 Results [pdf]

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Post by lazharichir » Mon, Jul 23, 2018, 9:00 PM UTC

AznHisoka wrote: post #8

lazharichir wrote: post #4

Strong headcount growth versus other FANG-like companies.

Is that something that's usually rewarded by Wall Street? I would think being more efficient (ie. making more money with less employees) would be viewed as more successful.

May show, especially with such a strong company, intended growth and development within new territories which in turn, can mean new opportunities (Cloud, Waymo, etc.)

Re: Alphabet Announces Second Quarter 2018 Results [pdf]

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Post by olliej » Mon, Jul 23, 2018, 9:01 PM UTC

lazharichir wrote: post #4

Strong headcount growth versus other FANG-like companies.

Dumb question I’m too lazy to effectively google: what is FANG? (Assuming we’re not talking vampires)