Alphabet Class C (GOOG) Stock Posts Gains, Edges Higher After Market Close
NEW YORK – Alphabet Inc Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) closed the trading day on May 1st with a positive performance, adding slightly to those gains in the after-hours session.
The stock finished the regular market hours at 162.79 USD. This represents an increase of 1.90 USD, or 1.18 percent, for the day compared to the previous close of 160.89 USD. Trading activity throughout the day saw the stock open at 162.52 USD, reach a peak of 163.94 USD, and hit a low point of 160.93 USD. The one-day chart indicates variability but an overall upward trend during the session.
Following the market close at 7:52 pm GMT-4, Alphabet Class C shares were seen trading higher at 163.33 USD. This reflects an additional gain of 0.54 USD, or 0.33 percent, in the extended trading period.
Other key metrics reported for Alphabet include a substantial market capitalization listed as 1.97 Trillion USD (displayed as 1.97LCr) and a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.44. The company also shows a dividend yield of 0.49 percent.
Over the past 52 weeks, Alphabet’s Class C shares have recorded a high of 208.70 USD and a low of 142.66 USD. Investors continue to watch GOOG’s performance in the tech sector.
