GOOGLCommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 58 Wall Street analysts covering Alphabet, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $400 — +38.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 46 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Alphabet, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (93): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (14): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (0): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GOOGL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +38.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 16 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $371 → $365 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $447 → $375 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $417 → $371 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $425 → $405 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | $385 → $325 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight | $420 → $350 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Citizens | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 29 Oct 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $350 → $300 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Buy | $450 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $410 → $385 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $400 → $375 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | $450 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $400 → $345 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $425 → $400 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $410 → $380 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $460 → $400 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $420 → $410 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $380 → $332 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | $445 → $387 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Alphabet, Inc. returned +4.4% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 17% of US stocks
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Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
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Higher than 88% of US stocks
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Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Alphabet, Inc. has a market value of $3.6T and an enterprise value of $3.3T.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $445.9B. The latest quarter grew 24.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $244.2B, a 54.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $19.91.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $53.3B, after $132.4B of capital spending.
Alphabet, Inc. spent $17.4B on share buybacks and $10.3B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 15.1×; forward P/E: 18.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.30%, paying out 4% of earnings.
Alphabet, Inc. employs 204,757 people — $2.2M of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| GOOGLAlphabet, Inc. | $3.6T | 46 |
| METAMeta Platforms, Inc. | $1.6T | 47 |
| SPOTSpotify Technology SA | $123.5B | 68 |
| NBISNebius Group NV | $41.2B | 26 |
| RDDTReddit, Inc. | $18.5B | 56 |
| NFLXNetflix, Inc.* | $267.8B | 54 |
| PINSPinterest, Inc. | $11.7B | 54 |
* Nearest Communication Services names by size — few internet content & information companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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OpenAI says ChatGPT’s search volume is now one-fifth of Google’s, but the article notes that independent analyses, Alphabet’s earnings, and a missing comparison baseline complicate the claim.
Why it matters — The comparison concerns Google Search’s position relative to ChatGPT, while the article cautions that the figures do not provide a clear basis for determining which is gaining ground.
The Motley Fool says the Nasdaq-100 is outperforming Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Alphabet and Tesla this year, and highlights the Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Growth ETF's low fee structure. It also notes that hyperscalers are continuing AI capital spending despite eroding cash flows.
Why it matters — Alphabet is among the companies discussed as hyperscalers continue AI spending amid pressure on cash flows.
Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft shares surged amid Democrats winning control of both the House and Senate, an outcome some commentators dubbed the “Big Blue Wave.” Some high-profile winners campaigned for data center moratoriums and stricter regulations.
Why it matters — Alphabet watchers may note the potential relevance of campaign positions on data center moratoriums and regulation to the company.
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said the plan to end the exclusive robotaxi partnership with Uber in Atlanta and Austin followed customer requests for more consistency when ordering self-driving rides.
Why it matters — The change in Waymo’s Uber partnership is relevant to GOOGL watchers following the company’s robotaxi operations and competition in rideshare.
CNBC reported that major technology companies were surging Wednesday after the midterm results, which flipped both the House and Senate. A JPMorgan Asset Management strategist said the results removed market uncertainty.
Why it matters — The report describes a broad move in major technology stocks, a sector context relevant to Alphabet watchers.
The 58 Wall Street analysts covering Alphabet, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $400, with estimates ranging from $300 to $500. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 58 analysts covering Alphabet, Inc., 53 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Alphabet, Inc. 46 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Alphabet, Inc. ranks 46 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 58 analysts implies +38.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Alphabet, Inc. 46 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Alphabet, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GOOGL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $300 to $500 over the next 12 months.
Alphabet, Inc. returned +4.4% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Alphabet, a global technology holding company centered on internet services, digital advertising, cloud computing, and other technology businesses.
The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 4 Nov 2026): "OpenAI Says ChatGPT's Search Volume Is Now a Fifth of Google's". OpenAI says ChatGPT’s search volume is now one-fifth of Google’s, but the article notes that independent analyses, Alphabet’s earnings, and a missing comparison baseline complicate the claim.
Alphabet Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Alphabet, a global technology holding company centered on internet services, digital advertising, cloud computing, and other technology businesses. Alphabet’s core operations include Google Services, which covers products such as Search, YouTube, Android, Chrome, and Gmail, alongside Google Cloud, which provides infrastructure, data, analytics, and application services for enterprises. The company also operates Other Bets, a portfolio of ventures focused on emerging technologies and experimental business areas. Alphabet serves consumers, advertisers, developers, and organizations across many industries, making it a major participant in online information delivery, digital advertising, and enterprise cloud services. The Class A shares carry voting rights, distinguishing them from Alphabet’s non-voting share class.
CEO Mr. Sundar Pichai · 204,757 employees · United States · https://abc.xyz
