Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Capital Expenditure Commitment: Alphabet has pledged between $91 billion and $93 billion in capital expenditures by 2025, with a significant portion likely allocated to quantum computing, enhancing its competitive edge in emerging technologies despite a focus on AI.
Cash Flow Advantage: Over the past 12 months, Alphabet generated $74 billion in free cash flow, excluding capital expenditures, demonstrating its strong financial stability that enables substantial investments in quantum computing.
Risk Aversion in Industry: Unlike many startup quantum computing companies facing massive losses, Alphabet’s financial strength allows it to invest safely in quantum computing, appealing to investors looking for indirect exposure to this burgeoning industry.
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Analyst Views on GOOG
Wall Street analysts forecast GOOG stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GOOG is 313.25 USD with a low forecast of 255.00 USD and a high forecast of 350.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company’s fundamentals.
Wall Street analysts forecast GOOG stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GOOG is 313.25 USD with a low forecast of 255.00 USD and a high forecast of 350.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company’s fundamentals.
Current: 333.160
Current: 333.160
About GOOG
Alphabet Inc. is a holding company. The Company’s segments include Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment includes infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. Its Other Bets segment is engaged in the sale of healthcare-related services and Internet services. Its Google Cloud provides enterprise-ready cloud services, including Google Cloud Platform and Google Workspace. Google Cloud Platform provides access to solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI) offerings, including its AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Gemini for Google Cloud; cybersecurity, and data and analytics. Google Workspace includes cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet.
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.