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Key Facts
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) are the third and fourth largest companies globally by market capitalization. As of Q2 FY2025, Alphabet reported a 14% revenue growth and a 22% increase in diluted earnings per share (EPS), while Apple reported a 10% revenue growth and a 12% EPS growth for Q3 FY2025.
Alphabet recently won a court case allowing it to continue paying Apple to be the default search engine on iPhones, ensuring its current operational status. Valuation-wise, Apple’s stock is significantly more expensive than Alphabet’s, making Alphabet a more attractive investment given its stronger growth metrics.
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