(Updated - February 4, 2019 4:05 PM EST)

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) reported Q4 EPS of $12.77, $1.91 better than the analyst estimate of $10.86. Revenue ex-TAC for the quarter came in at $31.84 billion versus the consensus estimate of $31.33 billion.

Total fourth quarter revenue grew 22% to $39.276 billion, versus the consensus of $38.98 billion.

"In 2018 we delivered strong revenue growth, up 23% year over year to $136.8 billion, and up 22% for the fourth quarter to $39.3 billion," said Ruth Porat, Chief Financial Officer of Alphabet and Google. "With great opportunities ahead, we continue to make focused investments in the talent and infrastructure needed to bring exceptional products and experiences to our users, advertisers and partners around the globe."

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