Oppenheimer's Q2 Preview on Google (GOOG); Lower Expectations From Numerous Overhangs

July 17, 2012 11:24 AM EDT Send to a Friend
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Oppenheimer maintains an 'Outperform' on Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) price target of $752.00 (from $733.00).

Analyst, Jason Helfstein, said, "We expect GOOG to report in-line 2Q results after the close Thursday, excluding the MMI acquisition. We expect US revenues to slow 100 bps vs. 1Q on a slightly harder comp, with Int'l revenues slowing 600 bps, with up to 800 bps of currency headwinds. Our net revenue estimate is 1% below the Street. Focus on mobile cannibalization overstated, in our view, with data showing macro, geographic mix and "Quality Improvements" having a greater impact."

Other key issues to look for include: MMI integration/financial impact, CPC trend, impact of Nexus Tablet, and participation/health of CEO Page.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Google click here. For more ratings news on Google click here.

Shares of Google closed at $574.92 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $480.60-$670.25.


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