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# Alphabet: Things Aren't Looking Good, But At Least It's Cheap (Archive)
- URL: https://www.huntingalphas.com/alphabet-things-arent-looking-good-but-at-least-its-cheap-archive/
- Published: 2025-05-20T02:15:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-28T17:11:46.000Z
- Description: Alphabet’s cheap valuation offsets mounting advertising and antitrust headwinds for now.
- Author: Vish (Hunting Alphas)
- Tags: 5-Minute Pitches, #noindex, Archive, #sa-origin, GOOGL, Communication Services

*This 5-Minute Pitch was originally published on Seeking Alpha before the launch of the Hunting Alphas website. It is shared here to showcase my previous work and track record. New 5-Minute Pitches published on this site will not be disseminated anywhere else.*

## Elevator Pitch

- My highly contrarian 'Sell' view on Alphabet has played out as expected. But now, although I still see many challenges ahead, I am upgrading my view to a 'Neutral/Hold'.
- Alphabet is losing share in the digital advertising market. And it faces further headwinds as de minimis exemptions increase costs for customers.
- Alphabet's profitability remains resilient, but some margin improvements stem from lower wage hikes, which could hurt long-term talent acquisition.
- The longer term technical charts on GOOG vs SPX 500 show ominous signs, especially as unfavorable antitrust rulings loom over as a risk.
- The only saving grace that prevents me from continuing to rate the stock a 'Sell' is the fact that the valuations are rather low and undemanding based on multiple measures.

Read the full article [here](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4788295-alphabet-things-arent-looking-good-but-at-least-its-cheap?ref=huntingalphas.com).

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