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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, Alphabet's revenue increased 23.7% to $27.77 billion from $22.45 billion in Q3 FY16. The revenue numbers surpassed analysts' expectations of $27.2 billion.

During Q3 FY17, Alphabet's EMEA revenue increased 23% to $9.10 billion on a y-o-y basis. For the reported quarter, the Company's APAC revenue increased 29% to $4.20 billion on a y-o-y basis. During Q3 FY17, Alphabet's Other Americas revenue increased 33% to $1.55 billion on a y-o-y basis.

During Q3 FY17, Alphabet's gross profit increased 20.9% to $16.62 billion from $13.75 billion in the same period of last year. For the reported quarter, the Company's gross margin decreased 140 basis points to 59.9% of revenue from 61.3% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

For the reported quarter, Alphabet's R&D expenses increased 16.9% to $4.21 billion from $3.60 billion in Q3 FY16. For the reported quarter, the Company's sales and marketing expenses increased 18.6% to $3.04 billion from $2.57 billion in the third quarter of 2016. During Q3 FY17, the Company's G&A expenses decreased 12.6% to $1.60 billion from $1.82 billion in the comparable period of last year.

During Q3 FY17, Alphabet's operating income increased 34.9% to $7.78 billion from $5.77 billion in Q3 FY16. During Q3 FY17, the Company's operating margin increased 200 basis points to 28% of revenue from 26% of revenue in the corresponding period of last year.

For the reported quarter, Alphabet's net income increased 33% to $6.73 billion on a y-o-y basis from $5.06 billion in Q3 FY16. During Q3 FY17, the Company's diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 32% to $9.57 on a y-o-y basis from $7.25 in the same period of last year. The diluted EPS surpassed analysts' expectations of $8.33.

Segment Details

Google - During Q3 FY17, Alphabet's Google segment's revenue increased 23.4% to $27.47 billion from $22.25 billion in the comparable period of last year. For the reported quarter, the segment's operating income increased 29.1% to $8.74 billion from $6.77 billion in Q3 FY16.

Other Bets - During Q3 FY17, Alphabet's Other Bets segment's revenue increased 53.3% to $302 million from $197 million in the corresponding period of last year. For the reported quarter, the segment's operating loss was $812 million compared to an operating loss of $861 million in Q3 FY16.

Balance Sheet

As on September 30, 2017, Alphabet's cash and cash equivalents decreased 18.1% to $10.58 billion from $12.92 billion as on December 31, 2016. For the reported quarter, the Company's long-term debt increased 0.7% to $3.96 billion from $3.94 billion in Q4 FY16.

For the reported quarter, the Company's net accounts receivable increased 8.2% to $15.30 billion from $14.14 billion in the fourth quarter of 2016. For the reported quarter, the Company's accounts payable increased 31% to $2.67 billion from $2.04 billion in Q4 FY16.

During Q3 FY17, the Company's cash provided by operating activities increased 0.3% to $9.87 billion from $9.85 billion in the same period of last year.

Stock Performance Snapshot

November 24, 2017 - At Friday's closing bell, Alphabet's stock slightly advanced 0.44%, ending the trading session at $1056.52.

Volume traded for the day: 825.37 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 6.56%; previous three-month period – up 13.54%; past twelve-month period – up 35.63%; and year-to-date – up 33.32%

After last Friday's close, Alphabet's market cap was at $725.30 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 35.20.

The stock is part of the Technology sector, categorized under the Internet Information Providers industry. This sector was up 0.6% at the end of the session.

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