The results came in above forecasts of $2.91 a share and $116 billion in revenue, pointing to a stronger quarter than analysts had expected.
Google reported earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, posting earnings per share of $9.1 against an estimate of $2.91 and revenue of $119 billion versus a $116 billion forecast. The figures indicate the company delivered a stronger quarter than analysts had penciled in, with both profit and sales surpassing consensus estimates.