GOOGL— Alphabet Inc.
NasdaqGSCommunication Services · Internet Content & Information
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) stock trades at $346.13, down 0.98% on the day. With a market capitalization of $4.22 trillion, GOOGL is a mega-cap communication services stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.4, a forward P/E of 23.8 and earnings per share (EPS) of $13.12. Over the most recent period the company reported 22% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 37.9%. Below you'll find GOOGL's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) operates in the Internet Content & Information space within the Communication Services sector. With a market cap of $4.2T, it qualifies as a large-cap company. The company is growing revenue strongly while maintaining healthy profitability — a combination that investors typically reward with a premium valuation.
- Forward P/E (23.8×) is lower than trailing P/E (26.4×) — analysts expect earnings to improve
- Revenue grew 22% year-over-year — exceptional top-line expansion
- Earnings grew 82% YoY — bottom-line is expanding fast
- Exceptional profit margin of 37.9% — the business retains a large share of each dollar earned
- ROE of 38.9% shows management efficiently converts equity into profit
- P/E of 26.4× is above average — valuation requires continued strong growth to justify
- High debt-to-equity of 20.03× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
Verdict
Strong Buy
Multiple fundamental strengths with few red flags. Long-term buyers may find this compelling.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $346.13
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$108.00
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$11.92
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
8/10
80% score
Pays dividends
2Y hist.2+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
2 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
38.9%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
37.9%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+21.8%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+82.0%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
20.03×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.92×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$10.4B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
0.25%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026
29
days
EPS (TTM)
$13.12
P/E (TTM)
26.4
Fwd P/E
23.8
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
0.25%
5Y Avg Annual
$0.3720
Last Payment
$0.2200
Ex-Date
06/08/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest06/08/2026 | 06/15/2026 | $0.2200 | 0.25% |
03/09/2026 | 03/16/2026 | $0.2100 | 0.24% |
12/08/2025 | 12/15/2025 | $0.2100 | 0.24% |
09/08/2025 | 09/15/2025 | $0.2100 | 0.24% |
06/09/2025 | 06/16/2025 | $0.2100 | 0.24% |
03/10/2025 | 03/17/2025 | $0.2000 | 0.23% |
12/09/2024 | 12/16/2024 | $0.2000 | 0.23% |
09/09/2024 | 09/16/2024 | $0.2000 | 0.23% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$346.13
Price
$0.2200
Last div. (quarterly)
1,574
shares
Own 1,574 GOOGL shares ($544,808.62) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$544,808.62
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About Alphabet Inc.
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 Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services, such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and Google One. The Google Cloud segment offers consumption-based fees and subscriptions for AI solutions, including AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Gemini enterprise. It also provides cybersecurity, and data and analytics services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet; and other enterprise services. The Other Bets segment sells transportation and internet services. Alphabet Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Location
Mountain View, United States
Employees
194,668
GOOGL — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) shows strengths such as revenue growth of 22%, a strong 38% net margin and a 39% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 20.0). Whether GOOGL is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is GOOGL's stock price today?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) trades at $346.13, down 0.98% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does GOOGL pay a dividend?
Yes. Alphabet Inc. pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share, a dividend yield of 0.25%. The most recent ex-dividend date was June 8, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 6% of earnings.
Is GOOGL overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 26.4×, GOOGL is valued above the broad-market average for the communication services sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.38. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is GOOGL's market cap?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) has a market capitalization of $4.22 trillion, classifying it as a mega-cap stock in the Communication Services sector.
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