Google Revenue Grows 24% Year Over Year

Google reported revenues of $6.82 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 24 percent compared to the second quarter of 2009. That performance was described as "below analyst expectations."

Only Google can grow revenues 24 percent, year over year, and despite having given no "guidance," be said to have lagged expectations.

Google Announces Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results - Google Investor Relations