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Alphabet shares slid about 3% after GuruFocus reported OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads reached a $1 billion annualized ad revenue run rate, up from a $100 million pilot and expanding to more markets. Google Services posted roughly $94.5 billion in Q2 revenue, so OpenAI’s run rate represents only a small fraction of Alphabet’s annual ad sales (about 0.3%), but the rapid growth signals a potential challenger to Alphabet’s ad monopoly.
Berkshire Hathaway boosted its Alphabet stake by about 658% in the latest quarter, with 24/7 Wall St. assigning a Buy rating and a $445.49 price target (roughly 30% upside from recent levels). Alphabet trades around 17x trailing earnings, cheaper than Microsoft and Meta, while Google Cloud’s $514 billion backlog and 82% revenue growth bolster the bull case. Key risks include heavy 2026 capital expenditure and negative free cash flow, though analysts see continued cloud momentum and AI adoption as catalysts.
Buffett said Alphabet has a better long-term track record than about 90–95% of what Wall Street promotes, but he wouldn’t rank it among Berkshire’s top holdings. He said he initiated the Alphabet investment and that he and CEO Greg Abel are aligned, noting Alphabet’s heavy AI spending and comparing it with durable, high-return businesses like Coca-Cola and American Express. Buffett’s philosophy remains to seek high returns on capital over decades rather than chasing quarterly forecasts.
Alphabet shares fell about 4% after Bloomberg reported Gemini 3.5 Pro, its flagship AI model, is months behind schedule, erasing roughly $200 billion in market value as rivals push stronger AI. Google said it’s shipping quickly across multiple models and testing 3.5 Pro with partners, with its quarterly results due next week potentially updating the timeline and broader AI strategy.
Kalshi traders are betting Alphabet's upcoming earnings call will spotlight artificial intelligence, with bets on AI-related mentions like Wiz climbing to about 81% earlier in April before easing, suggesting markets expect discussions of Wiz, DeepMind, Gemini and other AI initiatives.
Alphabet’s early stake in SpaceX could yield a $100B+ windfall if SpaceX’s June IPO values the company near $2 trillion. Google owned about 6.11% of SpaceX at end-2025 (roughly $122B), now around 5% after the xAI merger, still implying massive upside as SpaceX eyes up to $75B in what would be the largest IPO ever. If realized, early investors could see billionaire-level gains, while GOOG/GOOGL remain rated Strong Buy with roughly 14.8% upside to a $385.46 price target.
TipRanks notes Alphabet (GOOG) landed a street-high $400 price target ahead of its Q4 report, with Jefferies' Brent Thill saying AI leadership and solid fundamentals could propel shares higher even as the stock trades at a premium; Buy ratings prevail, and cloud/AI catalysts, along with ad momentum, point to upside into 2026.
Alphabet is backing a $16 billion funding round that values Waymo at about $110 billion, more than doubling the company’s valuation and signaling Alphabet’s strong confidence in the self-driving unit. The round is led by Alphabet with participation from Sequoia Capital, Dragoneer, DST Global, Andreessen Horowitz and Mubadala. Waymo says it has completed over 20 million rides and logged 125 million autonomous miles and expects to hit 1 million paid rides per week later this year across cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami, with testing in London and Tokyo. Waymo’s Level 4 driverless tech relies on cameras, lidar, and detailed maps, contrasting Tesla’s Level 2 approach. The funding underscores Alphabet’s central role in Waymo’s growth and comes ahead of Alphabet’s earnings call.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) stock advanced by 1.94% despite the market decline, outperforming the S&P 500. Investors are anticipating the company's upcoming earnings release, with projected year-over-year growth in earnings and revenue. Analysts are expecting positive changes in earnings and revenue for the full year. The Zacks Rank, currently at #3 (Hold), suggests potential stock price performance. Alphabet Inc. also shows a favorable valuation compared to the industry average. The Internet - Services industry, to which Alphabet Inc. belongs, currently ranks in the bottom 40% of all industries.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) stock closed at $133.78, down 0.31% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The company's stock has dropped by 7.4% in the past month, and investors are awaiting its upcoming earnings release, with projected earnings of $1.49 per share and revenue of $65.95 billion. Analysts are closely monitoring any changes in estimates for the company, as positive revisions could indicate a favorable business outlook. Alphabet Inc. currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and has a Forward P/E ratio of 19.81, indicating a discount compared to its industry. The Internet - Services industry, to which Alphabet Inc. belongs, ranks in the bottom 45% of all industries according to Zacks Industry Rank.
Alphabet's stock slides as Melius Research Analyst Ben Reitzes warns about the company's AI missteps, reiterating a Hold rating and expressing concerns about Google's reliability in artificial intelligence. Reitzes highlights the release of a problematic AI image generator and suggests alternatives to Google Search, raising questions about the company's position in the AI space compared to its peers.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) stock closed at $133.20, down 0.57% from the previous day, while the S&P 500 gained 0.27%. Analysts are closely watching the upcoming earnings disclosure, with projected EPS of $1.60 and revenue of $70.64 billion. Recent revisions in analyst estimates reflect optimism about the company's business and profitability. Alphabet Inc. currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and is trading at a discount compared to its industry. The Internet - Services industry, to which Alphabet Inc. belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, putting it in the top 27% of all industries.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has outperformed the market in the third quarter of 2023, with strong earnings and performance across its divisions. The company saw stabilization of Search revenue growth, a return to growth for YouTube, and expanded profitability for Google Cloud. Alphabet's high-margin business model, strength in core franchises, and emerging profitability in its Cloud business position it as one of the best secular growth franchises in the market. With a compelling valuation and discount to the Russell 1000 Growth Index, Alphabet remains an attractive investment opportunity.