Alphabet Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Alphabet Inc. reported Q4 2022 consolidated revenues of $76.048 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, and net income of $13.624 billion. The company is focusing on re-engineering its cost structure and investing in AI to drive future growth.
Q4 consolidated revenues were $76.048 billion, up 1% year over year, or up 7% in constant currency.
Full year 2022 revenues were $282.836 billion, up 10%, or up 14% in constant currency.
The company is working to improve all aspects of its cost structure to support investments in high-growth priorities.
A workforce reduction of approximately 12,000 roles was announced in January 2023.
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Forward Guidance
Alphabet anticipates incurring charges related to workforce reduction and office space optimization in Q1 2023. A change in the estimated useful life of servers and network equipment to six years is expected to reduce depreciation by approximately $3.4 billion for the full fiscal year 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Expected reduction of depreciation by approximately $3.4 billion for the full fiscal year 2023 due to change in useful lives of servers and network equipment.
- Focus on AI is expected to drive innovation and growth across Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets.
- The company is actively working to improve its cost structure to support investments in high-growth areas.
- Strong momentum in Cloud, YouTube subscriptions, and Pixel devices.
- Long-term investments in deep computer science position the company well as AI reaches an inflection point.
Challenges Ahead
- Anticipated employee severance and related charges of $1.9 billion to $2.3 billion in Q1 2023 due to workforce reduction.
- Expected exit costs of approximately $0.5 billion in Q1 2023 related to office space reductions.
- Potential for additional charges in the future as the company further evaluates its real estate needs.
- Fluctuations in the value of investments may contribute to the volatility of other income and expenses in future periods.
- Workforce reduction of approximately 12,000 roles announced in January 2023.
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