
Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Alphabet (GOOGL) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Alphabet's stock outlook remains positive due to robust growth in its Google Services segment, which reported a 10% year-over-year revenue increase to $84.1 billion in the fourth quarter, accompanied by a 23% rise in operating income and a strong 39% operating margin. Additionally, growth in YouTube's subscription offerings and advertising revenues, contributing to a 14% increase in YouTube ad revenues to $10.5 billion, underscores the effectiveness of content acquisition strategies and user engagement. Furthermore, substantial capital expenditure of $14.3 billion, up 30% year-over-year, highlights Alphabet's commitment to enhancing its technical infrastructure, positioning the company for further growth in its cloud computing and digital advertising domains.
Bears say
Alphabet's stock outlook is negatively impacted by a sequential decline in growth, with revenue growth dropping from 21% in the first quarter of 2024 to 13% in the second quarter, primarily due to the anniversary of a price increase for YouTube TV. Additionally, network revenues experienced a year-on-year decline of 5%, raising concerns over the sustainability of Alphabet's core advertising business. The forecast for Google Services' ad revenue indicates potential challenges in 2025 as the company faces tough comparatives from a strong financial services vertical performance throughout 2024.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Alphabet and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Alphabet (GOOGL) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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