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NYSE · GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
Technology · Internet Content & Information
$344.98
Down-$2.38 (-0.69%)
Updated Sep 16, 2026, 7:40 PM
SID Score
6.6/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
43/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 3.77T
- P/E ratio
- 30.4
- Dividend yield
- 0.24%
- 52-week range
- $272.11 – $408.61
- Volume
- 21.93M
- Avg. volume
- 36.59M
Price performance
GOOGL price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
GOOGL closed at $344.98 after 20 trading sessions, up 0.23% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $344.98
- Period change
- +0.23%
- Period low
- $330.65
- Period high
- $349.39
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $346.80 | $348.07 | $342.70 | $344.98 | 21.93M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $343.12 | $349.91 | $342.1361 | $349.39 | 35.91M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $335.03 | $342.98 | $335.03 | $338.50 | 24.71M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $328.225 | $333.23 | $327.74 | $332.60 | 23.56M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $331.65 | $331.85 | $327.90 | $330.65 | 33.15M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $335.42 | $339.68 | $333.22 | $338.36 | 22.92M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $342.465 | $343.53 | $337.09 | $338.46 | 23.19M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $340.56 | $344.68 | $340.06 | $342.48 | 20.73M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $334.06 | $340.00 | $332.82 | $337.12 | 22.58M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $336.00 | $337.20 | $333.05 | $335.02 | 23.34M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $343.825 | $344.59 | $337.156 | $339.35 | 33.49M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $340.705 | $349.14 | $340.27 | $346.59 | 25.35M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $339.67 | $341.69 | $338.52 | $340.65 | 23.39M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $346.62 | $346.88 | $340.18 | $342.00 | 20.42M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $349.64 | $350.16 | $345.60 | $346.96 | 20.65M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $343.615 | $351.60 | $342.49 | $348.06 | 26.34M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $342.575 | $346.20 | $340.40 | $344.82 | 20.85M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $343.06 | $343.90 | $338.5651 | $340.67 | 18.57M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $342.455 | $346.73 | $340.66 | $344.72 | 19.73M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $342.405 | $344.8699 | $340.19 | $344.20 | 19.25M |
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GOOGL research
Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly less than 90% of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google's subscription services (YouTube TV and YouTube Music, among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google's cloud computing platform accounts for roughly 10% of Alphabet's revenue. The firm's investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo), health (Verily), and internet access (Google Fiber) make up the rest.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $304.48
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 39
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Buy | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Roth Capital | Buy | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | DA Davidson | Neutral | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 16, 2026, 5:05 PM
Why Is GOOGL Barely Moving Today Despite Major Revenue Growth and $190B Capex Questions
Alphabet shares inched up just 0.10% today as investors digest a mixed narrative: the company is experiencing surging revenue growth with a reported 24% surge, but faces mounting scrutiny over its massive $190 billion capital expenditure plans. Meanwhile, regulatory pressures and a landmark environmental initiative add complexity to the investment picture.
Bottom line: Alphabet presents a classic growth-at-a-cost story: strong revenue momentum and market leadership are tempered by escalating capex concerns and regulatory headwinds. Investors should monitor whether the company's AI infrastructure investments drive meaningful new revenue streams and whether regulatory pressures impact profitability over the next 12-18 months.
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Alphabet Inc. Stock Performance
Alphabet Inc. shares closed at $344.98, declining 1.35% in the most recent session, per SID market data. The stock trades slightly below its 50-day moving average of $346.97 but remains above its 200-day moving average of $336.84, suggesting a near-term consolidation within a longer-term uptrend. Over the trailing twelve months, GOOGL has gained 9.11%, though the three-month return shows a decline of 2.86%, according to Massive/Polygon data. The one-month return of 0.87% indicates a modest recovery from recent weakness. The 14-day relative strength index sits at 51.1, reflecting neutral momentum with no overbought or oversold conditions. Alphabet's beta of 1.07 indicates slightly higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 36.6 million shares, supporting robust liquidity for the $3.77 trillion market capitalization company.
Alphabet Inc. Valuation Analysis
Alphabet Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.40, reflecting a premium valuation consistent with large-cap technology peers, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 3.84, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate may not fully justify its current P/E multiple at prevailing levels. The price-to-sales ratio of 9.89 and price-to-book ratio of 9.76 further underscore a valuation that prices in substantial future growth, according to SEC filings. Alphabet offers a modest dividend yield of approximately 0.27%, reflecting its relatively recent initiation of shareholder distributions. With a market capitalization of $3.77 trillion, Alphabet ranks among the most valuable publicly traded companies globally. The Technology sector classification positions the company within a cohort where elevated multiples are common, though the PEG ratio warrants attention as it exceeds thresholds typically associated with growth-at-a-reasonable-price frameworks.
Smart Money Activity for GOOGL
Alphabet Inc. registers a composite smart money score of 43 out of 100, carrying a neutral signal overall, per SID market data. Institutional positioning scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating maximum conviction from large fund managers and asset allocators. In contrast, insider activity scores 0 out of 25, driven by a pronounced sell-side imbalance: SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, comprising 16 sales versus only 4 purchases. This four-to-one sell-to-buy ratio reflects a pattern of insiders reducing exposure, though such sales at large technology firms frequently stem from pre-scheduled 10b5-1 trading plans rather than directional conviction. Dark pool activity contributes a moderate 9.1 out of 25 to the composite score, while congressional trading activity registers 9.3 out of 25, according to 13F institutional filings. The divergence between strong institutional support and weak insider buying creates a mixed signal for directional analysis.
Alphabet Inc. Earnings Outlook
Alphabet Inc. has demonstrated a pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recently reported quarter, Alphabet posted earnings per share of $9.11 against a consensus estimate of $2.87, representing a surprise of $6.24, or approximately 217% above expectations. The prior quarter similarly delivered a beat, with actual EPS of $5.11 versus the $2.66 estimate, yielding a positive surprise of $2.45. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $2.61 for the upcoming reporting period dated April 2026, and $2.87 for the subsequent quarter, per consensus analyst estimates. The next scheduled earnings release is anticipated around April 23, 2026. The consecutive quarters of substantial upside surprises indicate robust operational execution, with revenue and profitability trends potentially driven by cloud computing growth and advertising market strength across Alphabet's core business segments.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for GOOGL
Wall Street analysts maintain a predominantly constructive outlook on Alphabet Inc., according to SID consensus data. In the most recent coverage update dated September 3, 2026, Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating on GOOGL. Following the July 2026 earnings release, multiple firms reaffirmed positive stances: Roth Capital maintained a Buy rating, RBC Capital upheld its Outperform designation, and BMO Capital reiterated an Outperform call, per Wall Street analyst reports. DA Davidson represents a more cautious voice, maintaining a Neutral rating. Notably, none of the recent analyst actions involved downgrades, with all five ratings representing reiterations of prior positions. The consensus skews bullish, with four out of five tracked ratings carrying Buy or Outperform equivalents, representing an 80% positive coverage ratio. The absence of any Sell or Underperform ratings among recent analyst actions suggests broad institutional confidence in Alphabet's fundamental trajectory and competitive positioning within the technology sector.
