Here's Why Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Fell More Than Broader Market

Alphabet (GOOG) fell 5.1% to $348.71, underperforming both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on a weak trading day. The stock is also down 3.14% over the past month, lagging the broader market and its sector. The article focuses on valuation and earnings expectations rather than a specific company event: analysts expect Q3 EPS of $2.86 (+23.81% y/y) on revenue of $101 billion (+23.59% y/y), with full-year estimates at $14.3 EPS and $422.05 billion revenue. Despite slightly higher EPS estimates over the past 30 days, Alphabet remains Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and trades at a forward P/E of 25.7, above the industry average of 14.72. The article frames the decline as part of broader market weakness and valuation pressure ahead of earnings.