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When a company buys back its stock aggressively, it suggests that management thinks the stock is undervalued.
Alphabet (GOOG 3.02%) (GOOGL 3.24%) has spent over $100 billion buying back its stock over the last couple of years. That raises the question if investors should follow and add Alphabet stock to their portfolios. This video conducts a financial statement analysis of Alphabet stock to help make the decision.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 13, 2023. The video was published on Feb. 15, 2023.
Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has positions in Alphabet. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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