Company / Profit Margin
Alphabet Inc. Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
32.8%
FY2025
5-year range
21.2% / 32.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+14.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 70
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 70 Communication Services companies, Alphabet Inc. is in the top 4% for profit margin. Profit Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 21.2% in FY2022 to 32.8% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
32.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.8%. Ranks 3rd among 70 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from 24.0% to 32.8% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +11.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +10.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+134.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Alphabet Inc.'s profit margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, profit margin increased 14.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 129.2pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 32.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 38.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 32.8% | +14.7% |
| FY2024 | 28.6% | +19.1% |
| FY2023 | 24.0% | +13.3% |
| FY2022 | 21.2% | -28.2% |
| FY2021 | 29.5% | +33.8% |
| FY2020 | 22.1% | +4.0% |
| FY2019 | 21.2% | -5.5% |
| FY2018 | 22.5% | +96.7% |
| FY2017 | 11.4% | -47.1% |
| FY2016 | 21.6% | -1.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026