Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)

US — Communication Services Sector
Peers: MSFT  META  AAPL  TSM  NVDA  AVGO  CSCO  GRMN  FLEX  EXLS 

Automate Your Wheel Strategy on GOOG

With Tiblio's Option Bot, you can configure your own wheel strategy including GOOG - and automate your put writes, covered calls, and full wheel strategy. Just connect one of the supported brokerages: tastytrade, Schwab, TradeStation or Tradier and go.

Start Your Free Trial Now

News

Google Battles Worldwide Network of China-Linked Hackers
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 25, 2026 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Neutral

Google has reportedly disrupted a hacking group that breached dozens of organizations in 42 countries. The China-linked group, known as UNC2814 and “Gallium,” has a nearly decade-long history of breaking into the systems of government organizations and telecoms, the tech giant said in findings shared exclusively with Reuters on Wednesday (Feb. 25).

Read More
image for news Google Battles Worldwide Network of China-Linked Hackers
AMZN, AAPL and GOOG Forecasts – Tech Stocks Looking to Continue Upside
AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 25, 2026 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive

The three stocks in this analysis all look like they are trying to continue the overall positive trend that they have been in recently.

Read More
image for news AMZN, AAPL and GOOG Forecasts – Tech Stocks Looking to Continue Upside
Google Alum Raises $500M to Compete With Nvidia
GOOG, GOOGL, NVDA
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Bloomberg Technology
Sentiment: Positive

AI chip startup MatX has raised more than $500 million in a new funding round to produce hardware that competes with Nvidia. CEO Reiner Pope discusses what the funding will be used for and how its AI chips are different from rivals with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.

Read More
image for news Google Alum Raises $500M to Compete With Nvidia
Waymo expands robotaxis territory to 10 major US metropolitan markets.
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive

Waymo's robotaxis already provide more than 400,000 weekly trips in Phoenix, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, and Austin, Texas. The expansion into four more markets marks a significant step toward Waymo's goal to surpass 1 million weekly paid trips by the end of 2026.

Read More
image for news Waymo expands robotaxis territory to 10 major US metropolitan markets.
Have Mag 7 Stocks Transformed into GARP Plays?
AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NVDA, TSLA
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

While market skeptics are quick to scream "bubble"at any sign of concentrated market leadership, the underlying fundamentals of today's tech titans tell a more nuanced story.

Read More
image for news Have Mag 7 Stocks Transformed into GARP Plays?
Alger SICAV - Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Update
GOOG, MDB, META, NBIS, NTRA, RBLX
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

For the quarter, Alger SICAV - Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund portfolio's average long exposure was 80.88% and the average short exposure was -32.28%. Long positions MongoDB, Inc., Natera, Inc., and Alphabet Inc. were among the top contributors to performance. Long positions Meta Platforms Inc., Nebius Group, and Roblox Corp. were among the top detractors from performance.

Read More
image for news Alger SICAV - Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Update
Waymo just extended its lead over Tesla and Amazon
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

The Alphabet-backed company, fresh off a $16 billion round of new funding, is launching commercial operations in four additional cities.

Read More
image for news Waymo just extended its lead over Tesla and Amazon
Xcel Energy to power new Google data center in Minnesota
GOOG, GOOGL, XEL
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Xcel Energy said on Tuesday it will power a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, bringing 1,900 megawatts of new clean energy to the grid.

Read More
image for news Xcel Energy to power new Google data center in Minnesota
Got $5,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
GOOG, GOOGL, NVDA
Published: February 23, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Nvidia has about 86% market share in AI data center processors. The top tech companies will spend up to $650 billion on AI infrastructure this year.

Read More
image for news Got $5,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
Wall Street updates Google stock price target for next 12 months
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 23, 2026 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Neutral

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) analyst Ken Gawrelski apparently took Google's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Friday, February 20 rally as a sign it was time to alter the previously-neutral rating for the technology giant's equity.

Read More
image for news Wall Street updates Google stock price target for next 12 months
Google spinout Aalyria valued at $1.3 billion as investors pour into space-based communications
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 23, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Aalyria, which was spun out of Google in 2022, raised $100 million in a funding round led by Battery Ventures. The financing values the startup at $1.3 billion.

Read More
image for news Google spinout Aalyria valued at $1.3 billion as investors pour into space-based communications
Alphabet: Don't Let The CapEx Scare You Away From A $240B Backlog
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 23, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet is executing at record levels, with 2025 revenue surpassing $400 billion and accelerating growth across core segments. GOOG's 48% cloud revenue surge and $240 billion backlog justify its $175–$185 billion CapEx plan for 2026, driven by enterprise AI demand. Despite a 29x P/E multiple, GOOG trades at the S&P 500 average yet delivers superior 18% revenue growth and 32% ROIC.

Read More
image for news Alphabet: Don't Let The CapEx Scare You Away From A $240B Backlog
Alphabet: SpaceX IPO, 100-Year Bond, And My New Understanding Of Its Moat
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 23, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet delivered a double beat in FQ4, but updated CAPEX guidance for 2026 caused market concerns. These concerns are short-sighted. GOOG's investment in SpaceX and 100-year bond offering illustrates its long-term moat: a dual-track strategy combining robust current income and high-risk bets.

Read More
image for news Alphabet: SpaceX IPO, 100-Year Bond, And My New Understanding Of Its Moat
Billionaire Value Investor Seth Klarman Sold Alphabet and Bought This Outstanding AI Stock Instead
AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 22, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Seth Klarman focuses on undervalued and contrarian companies to buy and hold. He cut his fund's stake in Alphabet by more than 40% last quarter, after the stock zoomed higher on a flurry of good news.

Read More
image for news Billionaire Value Investor Seth Klarman Sold Alphabet and Bought This Outstanding AI Stock Instead
Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Outperform Alphabet in 2026
GOOG, MU
Published: February 22, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Micron's memory processors are already sold out for this year. Micron is investing $200 billion to build new facilities to meet demand.

Read More
image for news Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Outperform Alphabet in 2026
The Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 in Right Now
GOOG, GOOGL, META
Published: February 22, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Both of these powerful tech giants have user bases that are measured in the billions, which support their network effects. Impressive sales growth leads to huge profits and free cash flows, enabling them to invest aggressively in AI capabilities.

Read More
image for news The Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 in Right Now
Why you need to buy Google stock before March
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 22, 2026 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) may be nearing a seasonal inflection point, with long-term data suggesting investors positioning ahead of March could benefit from a historically strong three-month stretch.

Read More
image for news Why you need to buy Google stock before March
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Still Isn't Buying Nvidia. But He Recently Picked Up Shares of This AI Stock That's Among the Cheapest of the Magnificent Seven.
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 22, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Druckenmiller is a former Nvidia shareholder -- he sold all of his shares in 2024. At that time, he said he would consider returning to Nvidia at the right price.

Read More
image for news Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Still Isn't Buying Nvidia. But He Recently Picked Up Shares of This AI Stock That's Among the Cheapest of the Magnificent Seven.
Alphabet Has a Plan for Worldwide AI Dominance
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 22, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet has become a leading force in the development of artificial intelligence. CEO Sundar Pichai has ambitious plans for Alphabet's future.

Read More
image for news Alphabet Has a Plan for Worldwide AI Dominance
Alphabet Stock Climbs as Friday's Trump Tariff Ruling Lifts Digital-Advertising Shares
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Companies that sell advertising were among Friday's gainers after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Read More
image for news Alphabet Stock Climbs as Friday's Trump Tariff Ruling Lifts Digital-Advertising Shares
After the Pause, the Magnificent 7 Stocks Look Ready to Lead Again
AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NVDA
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

I have been detailing the rotation unfolding beneath the surface of the market in recent weeks. While mega-cap technology and much of the AI ecosystem pulled back, value stocks, cyclicals and several international markets attracted fresh inflows.

Read More
image for news After the Pause, the Magnificent 7 Stocks Look Ready to Lead Again
Google Is Exploring Ways to Use Its Financial Might to Take On Nvidia
GOOG, GOOGL, NVDA
Published: February 20, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

As more AI companies consider Google's chips, the company wants to use deals with external partners to expand the potential market.

Read More
image for news Google Is Exploring Ways to Use Its Financial Might to Take On Nvidia
Stock Of The Day: Will Alphabet Break Its Downtrend?
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) are moving higher on Friday. There is a chance that this is the beginning of a new uptrend.

Read More
image for news Stock Of The Day: Will Alphabet Break Its Downtrend?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Alphabet (GOOG). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Read More
image for news Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Alphabet (GOOGL) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Read More
image for news Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Should Be Worth More Than Nvidia 10 Years From Now
BRK-A, BRK-B, GOOG
Published: February 20, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Nvidia's AI dominance has driven a massive market cap, but a decade is plenty of time for leadership to shift. Alphabet has multiple growth engines, with Google Cloud's AI-driven expansion as a major catalyst.

Read More
image for news Prediction: 2 Stocks That Should Be Worth More Than Nvidia 10 Years From Now
Artisan Select Equity Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Activity
GOOG, LRCX, META, SSNLF, UMGNF
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The semiconductor business is notoriously cyclical. In the past, the boom times led to overcapacity and periods of poor performance. Our top-performing stocks this quarter were Samsung, Alphabet and Lam Research Corp. Our worst performers were Meta, Progressive and Universal Music.

Read More
image for news Artisan Select Equity Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Activity
Tesla takes a swipe at Waymo after it denies its robotaxis are driven by remote workers in the Philippines
GOOG, GOOGL, TSLA
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

Waymo is facing heat from lawmakers for using remote workers in the Philippines to assist its robotaxis. Tesla used a debate over California's new robotaxi laws to fire a shot against its rival.

Read More
image for news Tesla takes a swipe at Waymo after it denies its robotaxis are driven by remote workers in the Philippines
YouTube Threat Drives Netflix to 52-week Low
GOOG, NFLX
Published: February 19, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

“YouTube Is Winning the Streaming Wars,” reads a recent headline from Barron's.

Read More
image for news YouTube Threat Drives Netflix to 52-week Low
Alphabet: Gemini And Google Cloud Put Company In The AI Revolution's Pantheon
GOOG, GOOGL
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet Inc. is upgraded to Strong Buy, with a $440 base case price target, reflecting robust AI-driven growth and strong Q4 results. GOOGL's search and cloud segments delivered record growth, with AI tools acting as catalysts, not cannibalizers, for core businesses. Gemini has evolved into a full AI platform, driving user and enterprise adoption, while serving costs dropped 78% in 2025, supporting margins.

Read More
image for news Alphabet: Gemini And Google Cloud Put Company In The AI Revolution's Pantheon

About Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)

  • IPO Date 2004-08-19
  • Website https://abc.xyz
  • Industry Internet Content & Information
  • CEO Sundar Pichai
  • Employees 185719

Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.