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Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$175.42 -3.83 (-2.14%)
Closing price 02/25/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Alphabet - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
33

Based on 43 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 43 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 29 have given a buy rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for GOOGL.

Consensus Price Target

$210.62
20.06% Upside
According to the 43 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alphabet, the average price target is $210.62. The highest price target for GOOGL is $230.00, while the lowest price target for GOOGL is $181.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.06% from the current price of $175.42.
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GOOGL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
2/27/24 to 2/26/25
1 Month Ago
1/28/24 to 1/27/25
3 Months Ago
11/29/23 to 11/28/24
1 Year Ago
2/27/23 to 2/27/24
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
29 Buy rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$210.62$209.82$205.90$153.65
Forecasted Upside20.06% Upside9.39% Upside21.67% Upside10.63% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

GOOGL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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GOOGL Price Targets by Month

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Alphabet Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAlphabetComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.68
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.06% Upside63.89% Upside14.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/6/2025DZ Bank
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$198.00+3.49%
2/5/2025Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Thomas Champion
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$210.00 ➝ $208.00+8.81%
2/5/2025JMP Securities
2 of 5 stars
Andrew Boone
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
2/5/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Doug Anmuth
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$232.00 ➝ $220.00+16.23%
2/5/2025Citigroup
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Ronald Josey
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$232.00 ➝ $229.00+10.96%
2/5/2025Morgan Stanley
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Brian Nowak
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$215.00 ➝ $210.00+1.75%
2/5/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Laura Martin
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$225.00 ➝ $225.00+9.02%
1/24/2025DA Davidson
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G. Luria
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$190.00 ➝ $200.00+0.31%
1/22/2025Cantor Fitzgerald
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D. Mathivanan
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$215.00 ➝ $210.00+5.00%
1/13/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Mark Kelley
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$200.00 ➝ $225.00+18.44%
1/13/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Ken Gawrelski
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$187.00 ➝ $190.00+0.17%
1/10/2025KeyCorp
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Justin Patterson
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$215.00 ➝ $225.00+16.91%
1/6/2025Wedbush
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$210.00 ➝ $220.00+11.35%
1/3/2025Wolfe Research
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S. Khajuria
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$220.00 ➝ $230.00+20.24%
1/2/2025Citizens Jmp
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A. Boone
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
12/23/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$210.00 ➝ $210.00+8.31%
12/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$210.00 ➝ $210.00+7.47%
12/10/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$205.00 ➝ $205.00+16.90%
11/6/2024Loop Capital
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$170.00 ➝ $185.00+5.43%
11/1/2024Phillip Securities
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J. Woo
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/31/2024China Renaissance
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/30/2024Pivotal Research
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J. Wlodarczak
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$215.00 ➝ $225.00+28.15%
10/30/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$180.00 ➝ $185.00+4.67%
10/30/2024Roth Mkm
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$206.00 ➝ $212.00+20.40%
10/30/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $205.00+14.60%
10/30/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$220.00 ➝ $225.00+25.78%
10/30/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$204.00 ➝ $210.00+17.40%
10/30/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$215.00 ➝ $217.00+21.34%
10/29/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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A. Kessler
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/11/2024Scotiabank
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N. Schindler
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9/26/2024Tigress Financial
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 Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$210.00 ➝ $220.00+35.05%
7/24/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $204.00+17.31%
7/24/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetOutperform$205.00 ➝ $210.00+20.76%
7/24/2024Guggenheim
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $205.00+17.88%
7/24/2024Rosenblatt Securities
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B. Crockett
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$181.00 ➝ $181.00-0.43%
7/16/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$200.00 ➝ $215.00+15.47%
7/10/2024TD Securities
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 Boost Target$200.00 ➝ $220.00+15.15%
7/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost Target$215.00 ➝ $220.00+15.64%
4/29/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$170.00 ➝ $225.00+32.55%
4/26/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$185.00 ➝ $205.00+19.65%
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4/26/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$170.00 ➝ $200.00+16.10%
4/26/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$160.00 ➝ $200.00+16.10%
4/26/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $210.00+34.62%
4/26/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$173.00 ➝ $200.00+28.21%
1/31/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $165.00+8.94%
10/25/2023Monness Crespi & Hardt
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
7/17/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$135.00 ➝ $150.00+19.60%
6/27/202351job
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6/26/2023888
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3/17/2023BNP Paribas
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$123.00+22.61%

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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 Monday, February 24, 2025. 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 Alphabet Inc.:

  • Alphabet Inc. has a strong market capitalization of $2.19 trillion, indicating its significant presence and stability in the market, which can be attractive for long-term investors.
  • The stock is currently trading at $179.66, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price compared to its 12-month high of $207.05.
  • Recent institutional interest is notable, with Cambiar Investors LLC holding a substantial position, indicating confidence from large investors in Alphabet's future performance.
  • Alphabet's diverse portfolio, including its leading position in digital advertising and cloud services, positions it well for growth in various sectors, making it a potentially lucrative investment.
  • Analysts have generally rated the stock positively, with many assigning "buy" ratings and setting price targets above the current trading price, suggesting potential for appreciation.

Alphabet
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Alphabet Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite its strong market position, Alphabet's stock has seen fluctuations, with a recent drop of $4.90 in trading, which may raise concerns about short-term volatility.
  • High competition in the tech sector, particularly in digital advertising and cloud services, could impact Alphabet's market share and profitability in the future.
  • Institutional ownership is significant, with 40.03% of the stock held by hedge funds and other investors, which can lead to increased volatility if these investors decide to sell.
  • Recent price target adjustments by analysts, such as Piper Sandler lowering its target from $210.00 to $208.00, may indicate a cautious outlook on the stock's near-term performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is low at 0.03, which is generally positive, but it may also suggest that Alphabet is not leveraging its capital effectively for growth opportunities.

GOOGL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 43 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Alphabet is $210.62, with a high forecast of $230.00 and a low forecast of $181.00.

43 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alphabet in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 29 buy ratings and 4 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 20.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Alphabet's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Alphabet more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Alphabet is 2.86 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how GOOGL compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:GOOGL) was last updated on 2/26/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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