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GOOG·Alphabet Inc.

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After Hours
High
$323.98
Open
$318.51
Market Cap
3892.69B
52W High
$408.61
Low
$317.02
P. Close
$319.09
P/E
15.94
52W Low
$187.82
Fwd P/E
21.59
DailyIQ Est.
$436.55
Technical Score (1D)
18
SELL
News Sentiment
60
BULLISH
Alphabet was omitted from the Motley Fool’s top‑10 buy list, a decision driven by concerns over its high AI spending and valuation, indicating that investors are re‑evaluating the company’s growth prospects. The same sentiment is tempered by the recent $1 billion-plus Verizon dark‑fiber agreement, which will boost Google’s global data‑center connectivity and support its cloud and AI workloads, potentially offsetting some valuation pressure. Analysts comparing Alphabet to Meta note that Alphabet’s Gemini AI platform gives it a valuation advantage, suggesting the market still sees Alphabet as a better AI value relative to its peers. The recent selloff, spurred by worries about the cost and pace of AI development, has sharpened focus on Alphabet’s AI budget and capital allocation decisions, which could shape near‑term earnings guidance. The broader tech rout, fueled by Alphabet’s AI spending narrative, has weighed on the Nasdaq‑100, while new tariffs and rising oil prices add further uncertainty, indicating that Alphabet’s guidance could be a key catalyst for the index in the coming days. Alphabet’s YouTube ad revenue, which topped $11 billion in Q2, is approaching Netflix’s revenue levels, hinting at a potential shift in the streaming‑ad landscape that could affect Alphabet’s revenue mix. Together, these developments suggest that Alphabet’s near‑term trajectory will hinge on how the company balances its hefty AI investment with the need to demonstrate tangible returns and maintain infrastructure momentum. Traders should keep a close eye on Alphabet’s upcoming Q3 earnings release for updates on AI spending, capital allocation, and the performance of its Gemini platform, as well as any commentary on the impact of the Verizon dark‑fiber partnership.
Earnings Summary
Alphabet Inc., traded under GOOG, is a global technology leader whose core businesses span advertising, search, and content platforms such as YouTube, alongside the Android operating system and a range of hardware devices, while its Google Cloud segment delivers AI‑enabled cloud services, data analytics, and enterprise collaboration tools, positioning the company firmly within the Communication Services sector and the Internet Content & Information industry. In the most recent quarters, Alphabet posted EPS of $2.15 in Q4 2024, $2.81 in Q1 2025, $2.31 in Q2 2025, and $2.87 in Q3 2025, each beating analyst estimates of $2.125, $2.009, $2.198, and $2.262 respectively; revenue rose from $96.47 billion in Q4 2024 to $90.23 billion in Q1 2025, then climbed to $96.43 billion in Q2 2025 and $102.35 billion in Q3 2025, reflecting a rebound after a dip. Over the past year, revenue grew YoY from $96.47 billion to $102.35 billion, a 6.3 % increase, while EPS surged 33 % from $2.15 to $2.87, underscoring a consistent pattern of earnings beats amid modest revenue volatility and a four‑quarter streak of EPS beats. Recent news highlights Buffett’s increased stake, the launch of a custom Gemini AI chip designed to reduce reliance on external suppliers and improve performance, and the Nuvem transatlantic cable in Portugal, all of which signal strategic infrastructure expansion that could open new revenue streams in Europe and reshape the AI hardware supply chain. These developments suggest that Alphabet’s capital allocation decisions and AI strategy will be closely monitored by investors, especially as the company navigates potential regulatory headwinds in digital advertising and AI services. Investors should watch for Alphabet’s Q2 2026 earnings release, guidance on AI and cloud revenue, the timeline for the custom chip rollout, and any regulatory updates that could affect short‑term earnings, as these factors will shape the company’s near‑term valuation and growth trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.88$2.16$2.44$2.72$3.00Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$2.63 - -
Q3'25$2.26$2.87+26.9%
Q2'25$2.20$2.31+5.1%
Q1'25$2.01$2.81+39.8%
Q4'24$2.13$2.15+1.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$87.7B$93.2B$98.6B$104.1B$109.6BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$107.0B - -
Q3'25 - $102.3B -
Q2'25 - $96.4B -
Q1'25 - $90.2B -
Q4'24 - $96.5B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

GOOG Stock Snapshot

GOOG is currently trading at $318.50, giving Alphabet Inc. a market cap of 3892.69B and a P/E ratio of 15.9. Today's range spans $317.02–$323.98, with shares opening at $318.51 and moving down $0.59 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 18/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 60/100.

Over the past year GOOG has traded between $187.82 and $408.61 - the current price is +69.6% off the 52-week low and -22.1% from the high. 71 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $421.79 (range $340.00–$475.00), implying upside of +32.4%.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is a mega-cap in Communication Services with 3892.69B in capitalization - and the current setup is bearish. Technical score: 18/100 (SELL). Sentiment: bullish at 60/100. Price: $318.50 (in the middle of its 52-week range). (P/E: 15.9) Index weight becomes a liability in this scenario: ETF selling flows and systematic de-risking from momentum strategies can add to the pressure long after fundamentals would call for stabilization.

At 3892.69B in Communication Services capitalization, a SELL signal doesn't just affect GOOG's price — it affects the entire sector's perception among allocators who use this name as a proxy. The 18/100 technical score and bullish sentiment (60/100) suggest the market is expressing doubt rather than just pausing, and at $318.50 (in the middle of its 52-week range), the prior support levels within the $187.82–$408.61 range are the next structural test.