Google's parent firm Alphabet sees income decline in Q2

- Net income falls 28 percent in the second quarter year-over-year

Google's parent company Alphabet saw its net income decline in the second quarter of this year, the firm announced on Monday.

Net income decreased to $3.52 billion in the second quarter of the year, from $4.88 billion the same period a year ago, posting a 28 percent decline.

Revenue, on the other hand, rose 21 percent to $26 billion, from $21.5 billion during that period.

After the decline in net income, Alphabet shares decreased in the U.S. stock market in after-trading hours on Monday.

The company's stock price fell to as low as $966.70 a share after closing Monday at $998.32 per share -- a 3.2 percent decline.

Moreover, Google saw an increase in its advertisement revenues during the second quarter of the year.

Ad revenues rose 18.4 percent to $22.67 billion in the second quarter of 2017, from $19.14 billion in the second quarter of 2016.

By Ovunc Kutlu in New York

Anadolu Agency

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