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Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$346.77 -7.69 (-2.17%)
Closing price 07/17/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$346.33 -0.44 (-0.13%)
As of 07/17/2026 08:00 PM Eastern
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Alphabet - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
50

Based on 55 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Alphabet in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 55 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 47 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for GOOGL.

Consensus Price Target

$414.11
19.42% Upside
According to the 55 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alphabet, the average price target is $414.11. The highest price target for GOOGL is $515.00, while the lowest price target for GOOGL is $220.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.42% from the current price of $346.77.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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GOOGL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/19/25 to 7/19/26
1 Month Ago
6/19/25 to 6/19/26
3 Months Ago
4/20/25 to 4/20/26
1 Year Ago
7/19/24 to 7/19/25
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
47 Buy rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
46 Buy rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$414.11$413.13$368.94$200.63
Forecasted Upside19.42% Upside12.12% Upside9.34% Upside8.41% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

GOOGL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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GOOGL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Alphabet Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAlphabetComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.96
2.28
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.42% Upside195.48% Upside14.09% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/17/2026
Brian Pitz
Brian Pitz
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$435.00 ➝ $455.00+28.36%
7/16/2026
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Wedbush
5 of 5 stars
Ygal Arounian
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/13/2026
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UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Stephen Ju
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingNeutral$410.00 ➝ $400.00+12.49%
7/13/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
7/10/2026Boost TargetOverweight$425.00 ➝ $445.00+23.99%
7/2/2026Lower TargetOverweight$435.00 ➝ $416.00+15.17%
6/30/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$375.00 ➝ $415.00+17.38%
6/22/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/5/2026 Boost TargetBuy$450.00 ➝ $455.00+23.43%
6/3/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$450.00+24.36%
6/2/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$435.00 ➝ $420.00+15.54%
6/1/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$425.00 ➝ $445.00+17.00%
5/29/2026Set TargetBuy$415.00 ➝ $430.00+12.44%
5/29/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
5/21/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$393.00+1.05%
5/20/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform$515.00+33.95%
5/18/2026 Boost TargetBuy$405.00 ➝ $425.00+5.30%
5/15/2026 Boost TargetBuy$355.00 ➝ $490.00+23.19%
5/15/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$425.00 ➝ $445.00+11.88%
5/7/2026 Boost Target$400.00 ➝ $460.00+15.14%
5/6/2026Boost TargetOutperform$420.00 ➝ $460.00+18.42%
5/5/2026 Boost TargetBuy$375.00 ➝ $465.00+18.82%
5/5/2026 Boost TargetBuy$380.00 ➝ $445.00+13.71%
5/4/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
5/4/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/4/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/4/2026 Boost TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $485.00+27.09%
5/1/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$388.00 ➝ $407.91+7.19%
4/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/30/2026Set TargetOutperform$400.00 ➝ $425.00+13.26%
4/30/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$345.00 ➝ $390.00+11.45%
4/30/2026Reiterated RatingPositive$400.00 ➝ $460.00+31.45%
4/30/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$375.00 ➝ $450.00+28.59%
4/30/2026Set TargetBuy$387.00 ➝ $420.00+20.02%
4/30/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$390.00 ➝ $420.00+10.41%
4/30/2026 Boost TargetBuy$370.00 ➝ $430.00+13.04%
4/30/2026 Boost TargetBuy$390.00 ➝ $430.00+16.48%
4/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$415.00 ➝ $450.00+21.90%
4/30/2026 Boost TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $450.00+21.73%
4/30/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$400.00 ➝ $420.00+13.61%
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4/30/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$380.00 ➝ $400.00+8.20%
4/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$395.00 ➝ $465.00+25.19%
4/28/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/20/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
4/15/2026 Boost TargetStrong-BuyModerate Buy$340.00 ➝ $395.00+19.12%
4/10/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$390.00 ➝ $360.00+13.03%
2/19/2026Set TargetStrong-Buy$280.00 ➝ $415.00+36.88%
2/16/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
2/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$365.00 ➝ $385.00+16.23%
2/5/2026Boost TargetNeutral$300.00 ➝ $310.00-6.72%
2/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$305.00 ➝ $350.00+5.09%
2/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $420.00+26.11%
1/22/2026 UpgradeModerate BuyStrong-Buy
11/3/2025 Boost TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $310.00+9.26%
10/20/2025 Boost Target$315.00+24.36%
9/25/2025 Boost Target$220.00 ➝ $255.00+3.75%
7/24/2025Boost TargetBuy$210.00 ➝ $220.00+15.65%
10/11/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Alphabet Stock? GOOGL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, July 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Alphabet pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Alphabet
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Google:

  • Google's diverse product ecosystem, including Google Search, YouTube, and Google Workspace, continues to attract a vast user base, driving consistent revenue growth.
  • The current stock price is around $1400, reflecting strong market confidence in Google's ongoing innovation and market leadership.
  • Recent advancements in Google Cloud services have positioned the company as a key player in the growing cloud computing market, which is expected to expand significantly in the coming years.
  • Google's advertising platforms, such as Google Ads and AdSense, have shown resilience and adaptability, maintaining a substantial share of the digital advertising market.
  • Investments in consumer hardware, including the latest Pixel phones and Nest devices, enhance brand loyalty and open new revenue streams.

Alphabet
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Google for these reasons:

  • Increased regulatory scrutiny and potential antitrust actions could impact Google's operational flexibility and profitability.
  • Competition in the cloud computing space is intensifying, with rivals like Amazon and Microsoft aggressively expanding their offerings, which may affect Google's market share.
  • Fluctuations in advertising spending, particularly during economic downturns, could adversely affect revenue from Google’s core advertising business.
  • Recent privacy concerns and changes in data regulations may limit Google's ability to effectively target ads, potentially impacting revenue growth.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could lead to fluctuations in stock performance, making it a riskier investment in the short term.

GOOGL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 55 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Alphabet is $414.11, with a high forecast of $515.00 and a low forecast of $220.00.

55 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alphabet in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 47 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GOOGL shares.

According to analysts, Alphabet's stock has a predicted upside of 19.42% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Alphabet's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Alphabet more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Alphabet is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how GOOGL compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:GOOGL) was last updated on 7/19/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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