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# Google: Time To Start Scaling Out (Archive)
- URL: https://www.huntingalphas.com/google-time-to-start-scaling-out-archive/
- Published: 2024-01-16T09:42:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-27T06:18:53.000Z
- Description: Scaling out of Google as alpha fades and risk‑reward turns less compelling.
- Author: Vish (Hunting Alphas)
- Tags: 5-Minute Pitches, #noindex, Archive, #sa-origin, GOOGL, Tech

*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 earlier 'Strong Buy' stance on Google has played out, generating an alpha of +4.11% over the S&P 500\. Now, I am changing my stance to a Neutral/Hold:
- I believe the earlier thesis about a rebound in Search advertising is already playing out and hence a bull thesis based on the same catalyst is less compelling.
- On the positive side, the revenue backlog particularly in the Cloud business is showing an acceleration after 10 consecutive quarters of decline.
- Higher data center costs continue to inhibit margin expansion in the Cloud segment.
- Given the mixed fundamental signals, I don't see a strong margin of safety in the valuations, or in the technical read of GOOGL vs. the S&P 500.

Read the full article [here](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4663020-google-stock-time-to-start-scaling-out-downgrade-hold?ref=huntingalphas.com).

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