×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Alphabet sets profit record, plans Sh5.3trillion buyback

FILE PHOTO: The brand logo of Alphabet Inc's Google is seen outside its office in Beijing (Reuters)

Google parent Alphabet Inc on Tuesday reported record profit for the second consecutive quarter and a Sh5.3trillion ($50 billion) share buyback but warned a surge in usage and ad sales during the pandemic may slow as people resume in-person activities.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902