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GOOGL·Alphabet Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$360.95
Open
$357.49
Market Cap
4308.70B
52W High
$408.61
Low
$352.75
P. Close
$356.93
P/E
26.89
52W Low
$172.77
Fwd P/E
24.51
DailyIQ Est.
$451.23
Technical Score (1D)
64
BUY
News Sentiment
62
BULLISH
Alphabet announced it will discontinue its Tenor API for third‑party apps, removing a popular GIF and emoji integration tool from its ecosystem. The move is unlikely to materially affect core revenue streams but could dampen developer engagement, potentially influencing the pace of new app integrations over the next week. Simultaneously, Alphabet and Accenture launched a suite of agentic AI solutions aimed at mid‑market firms, expanding Alphabet’s commercial AI footprint beyond cloud and advertising. This partnership could accelerate adoption of Alphabet’s AI technology in manufacturing and logistics, boosting revenue diversification and positioning the company for higher margins in the near term. Wells Fargo has cut its price target for Alphabet to $416 while keeping an overweight rating, citing valuation concerns amid competitive pressures in the advertising market. The downgrade may temper short‑term upside expectations, but the overweight stance signals continued confidence in Alphabet’s long‑term growth, which could keep the stock resilient over the next ten days. In India, Google is appealing a court ruling that could restrict its ads platform, arguing that the decision would harm consumers by reducing ad relevance and increasing costs. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the ruling could trigger regulatory scrutiny and potentially cut Google’s $4.1 billion ad revenue, adding downside risk to the near‑term outlook. ChartMill’s recent screen placed Alphabet in a tight consolidation near support, suggesting a breakout if key levels hold, and the company’s 28.71% EPS growth underpins a strong earnings trajectory. Traders should watch for confirmation of the breakout, any earnings guidance, the outcome of the Indian appeal, and the adoption pace of the new agentic AI solutions as key indicators for the next trading week.
Earnings Summary
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) remains a dominant force in the Communication Services sector, delivering a broad ecosystem of consumer and enterprise products through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets, and generating substantial revenue from advertising, search, video, and cloud offerings worldwide. In the last six quarters, Alphabet has consistently outperformed earnings expectations, reporting Q4 2024 EPS of $2.15 versus an estimate of $2.12503 with revenue of $96.469 billion; Q1 2025 EPS rose to $2.81 against a $2.00576 estimate and revenue of $90.234 billion; Q2 2025 EPS reached $2.31 versus $2.18615 and revenue of $96.428 billion; Q3 2025 EPS climbed to $2.87 versus $2.26199 with revenue of $102.346 billion; Q4 2025 EPS was $2.82 versus $2.7061 and revenue of $97.231 billion; and Q1 2026 EPS surged to $5.11 versus a $2.6976 estimate with revenue of $94.668 billion, marking six consecutive EPS beats while revenue fluctuated from $90.234 billion in Q1 2025 to $102.346 billion in Q3 2025 before declining to $94.668 billion in Q1 2026. Historically, Alphabet has maintained a streak of EPS superiority, with revenue showing a modest upward swing in the middle of the period but recent declines suggesting a need to monitor top‑line momentum; the company’s ability to sustain EPS growth amid revenue volatility remains a key pattern. Recent news underscores Alphabet’s strategic shifts, including the discontinuation of the Tenor API that may dampen developer engagement, a partnership with Accenture to launch agentic AI solutions targeting mid‑market firms, a Wells Fargo price‑target downgrade to $416 amid competitive advertising pressures, a significant $10 billion private placement by Berkshire Hathaway that signals renewed institutional confidence, and a pre‑registration for IAA Mobility 2027 that highlights a focus on mobility and sustainability; these developments collectively point to a company balancing core advertising strengths with aggressive AI and cloud expansion. Investors should watch for the next earnings release to gauge guidance on AI‑related revenue, the impact of the Tenor API exit on developer activity, the uptake of the Accenture agentic AI platform, the outcome of the Indian regulatory appeal, and any updates from Berkshire on future capital allocation, as these factors will shape Alphabet’s near‑term earnings trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.54$2.55$3.56$4.57$5.58Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.90 - -
Q1'26$2.70$5.11+89.4%
Q4'25$2.71$2.82+4.2%
Q3'25$2.26$2.87+26.9%
Q2'25$2.19$2.31+5.7%
Q1'25$2.01$2.81+40.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$85.7B$95.5B$105.2B$114.9B$124.7BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$120.2B - -
Q1'26$109.8B$94.7B-13.8%
Q4'25$114.8B$97.2B-15.3%
Q3'25 - $102.3B -
Q2'25 - $96.4B -
Q1'25 - $90.2B -
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Market Data

GOOGL Stock Snapshot

GOOGL is currently trading at $357.17, giving Alphabet Inc. a market cap of 4308.70B and a P/E ratio of 26.9. Today's range spans $352.75–$360.95, with shares opening at $357.49 and moving up $0.24 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 64/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 62/100.

Over the past year GOOGL has traded between $172.77 and $408.61 - the current price is +106.7% off the 52-week low and -12.6% from the high. 71 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $432.10 (range $340.00–$515.00), implying upside of +21.0%.

A HOLD signal on a 64/100 technical score doesn't alarm anyone watching GOOGL - at 4308.70B in capitalization, HOLD phases in Communication Services are often where quiet institutional accumulation happens between catalysts. Price: $357.17 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). Sentiment: bullish at 62/100. (P/E: 26.9) The 52-week range of $172.77–$408.61 shows the stock has visited both extremes and found its way back - current pricing sits where conviction needs a new input to break direction.

In a HOLD phase, the key question for GOOGL is what breaks the equilibrium: a macro shift, an earnings revision, or a sector catalyst. At 4308.70B in Communication Services capitalization, the 64/100 reading (HOLD) and bullish sentiment (62/100) describe a market that's watching rather than acting — and $357.17 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) sits in the zone where both buyers and sellers are willing to wait for confirmation.