Alphabet (GOOG) Stock Adds 1.47% in Thursday Trading, Gives Back Fraction After Hours
Alphabet Inc. Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) ended the trading day on Thursday, April 25th, with a solid gain, although post-market activity saw a slight reversal.
The technology conglomerate’s stock finished the official trading session at 163.85 USD. This price reflected an increase of 2.38 USD, translating to a 1.47% rise from the previous day’s closing price of 161.47 USD. The market’s main session concluded at 8:00 pm GMT-4. During the day, GOOG exhibited volatility, opening strongly at 167.10 USD and reaching a high of 168.24 USD before pulling back to a low of 163.00 USD and settling near that level.
Following the close, after-hours trading indicated a minor dip for Alphabet shares. The stock was quoted at 163.68 USD, down 0.17 USD or 0.10% from the official close.
Key financial metrics provide context for Alphabet’s valuation. The company maintains a significant market capitalization, listed at approximately 1.99 Trillion USD (shown as 1.99LCr). Its Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 18.56, and the stock now offers a dividend yield of 0.49%.
Over the last year, Alphabet Class C shares have traded within a range bounded by a 52-week high of 208.70 USD and a 52-week low of 142.66 USD. Thursday’s closing price places the stock well above its yearly low, demonstrating significant recovery and growth, while still positioned below its peak valuation for the period.
