GOOGL Alphabet Inc.

bullish track record → $295.77 -1.62 (-0.5%)
Mkt Cap $3.6T P/E 27.4 fwd 22.0 52wk $140.53 - $349.00 Earnings beating Earnings 2026-04-23
15 signals · latest 4h ago | updated 5h ago
Bullish 2.6 / 10
Factor divergence: DIVERGENCE: analyst_revisions bullish vs filing_risk_change bearish
Est. revisions: +0.1% (7 up, 0 down in 30d)

Factor Breakdown

net +0.7
Est. Revisions
+0.0
Insider Activity
+0.0
Momentum
-0.2
Analyst Rev.
+1.0
Narrative Gap
+0.0
Filing Risk
+11.0

Alphabet Locked in Record $240B Cloud Backlog

sweet_spot signal density n=69
Factors: +0.01 est. revisions -0.19 momentum +0.96 analyst divergence

Watch: Upcoming Q1 earnings to reveal cloud margin health, AI capex returns, and impact of ongoing legal pressures.

Full analysis

Alphabet saw 18% YoY revenue growth recently with Google Cloud up 48%, holding a $240 billion backlog signaling strong AI and cloud demand. The company negotiates a rare three-year DRAM contract amid soaring memory prices. Legal challenges tied to Meta's losses caused moderate share drag. Alphabet holds a 7% stake in SpaceX, potentially worth $140 billion at a $2 trillion IPO valuation. Bill Ackman controls $1.9 billion in Alphabet shares, reflecting institutional confidence.

Alphabet's expanding cloud and AI infrastructure backlogs, substantial DRAM contracts, and strategic SpaceX stake reinforce its dominant growth trajectory, despite legal and regulatory risks.

Position history (7d) bull bear neutral
2026-03-07 2026-04-01
All 7 daily readings
2026-04-01 bearish · high 8sig
2026-03-31 bearish · high 6sig
2026-03-30 bearish · high 11sig
2026-03-29 bearish · high 19sig
2026-03-28 bearish · high 17sig
2026-03-27 bearish · high 18sig
2026-03-07 bullish · high 43sig
What We Found Primary source analysis others skip
SEC Filing Changes
HIGH
Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings

Current filing describes in detail August 2024 US District Court ruling against Google on Search antitrust lawsuit, December 2025 final judgment with specific remedies imposed, and ongoing appeals by Google and DOJ. Also describes April 2025 DOJ ruling on advertising technology, remedy proposals, pending judgments, and pending trials by State Attorneys General that could harm the business. Prior filing did not have these updated outcomes and specifics.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
MEDIUM
Internet Access Risks

Current filing emphasizes significant market power of access providers, possible restriction/blockage/degradation of access, differential regulatory protection, and effects on user relationships and costs. Prior filing described these risks but with less detail and specificity.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
MEDIUM
Data Privacy and Security Risks

Current filing includes expanded description of risks from cyber attacks exploiting AI to breach systems or target employees. Notes industry-wide software supply chain vulnerabilities, attacks by nation-states, state-sponsored actors, and geopolitical tensions exacerbating risks. Also adds that response processes may be inadequate in some incidents. Prior filing less detailed on AI and geopolitical aspects of security risks.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
MEDIUM
Use and Challenges of AI

Current filing elaborates on risks of AI such as harmful content, inaccuracies, discrimination, intellectual property infringement, defamation, data privacy, cybersecurity, and social concerns. Describes risk of claims, lawsuits, regulatory action, and brand harm. Discusses continued resource investment in AI responsible implementation and possibility of unseen issues. Prior filing had a shorter, less detailed description.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
MEDIUM
AI Regulation and Risks

Current filing adds that the EU AI Act came into force August 1, 2024, with a two-year transitional period and specifics on obligations for general purpose AI. Describes multiple countries enacting or considering AI regulations and details legislative activity in US states including California and New York Acts. White House executive orders emphasizing deregulation and innovation leadership also included. Prior filing described AI regulation in general but lacked recent updates.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
HIGH
NEW Items Added

The current filing added a comprehensive section on the extensive government regulation risks facing Alphabet, including evolving laws around AI, competition, consumer protection, data privacy, intellectual property, content moderation, sustainability, and social matters. It discusses differing laws across jurisdictions, compliance challenges, increased enforcement actions, and the potential impacts on business models, costs, and reputation. This section was not in the prior filing.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
HIGH
REMOVED Items

The prior filing contained a detailed section on sustainability initiatives, including goals for net-zero emissions by 2030, carbon-free energy targets, carbon removal strategies, investments in technology and nature-based solutions, and the challenges and uncertainties involved. This entire section is absent from the current filing.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
MEDIUM
Intellectual Property Protection

Current filing includes mention of obtaining copyright and patent protections for important innovations, including AI innovations. This was not mentioned in the prior filing.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
MEDIUM
Risks Related to Brands

Current filing includes additional risk factors for harm to brands like data privacy and security issues, developments in delivering age-appropriate experiences to minors, product or technical failures, and others. Prior filing had a shorter list.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
MEDIUM
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Risks

Current filing adds extensive descriptions of risks such as energy supply constraints globally to power AI compute, limited suppliers for specialized AI chips, and complex long-term contracts. Also addresses inflation, foreign exchange, tariffs, sanctions, trade disputes, climate change effects, and geopolitical tensions more specifically.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
MEDIUM
International Operations Risks

International revenues updated from approximately 51% in 2024 to approximately 52% in 2025. Added more details on restrictions on foreign ownership, foreign exchange controls, sanctions, tariffs, geopolitical tensions, longer payment cycles, credit risks, anti-corruption laws, cultural differences, and recent global armed conflicts.

10-K · Filed 2026-02-05
Material Events (8-K)
8-K
Item 5.02 Departure or Compensation Arrangement

The filing for Alphabet Inc. under Item 5.02 does not provide specific details on departures or compensatory arrangements within the text provided. It lists company identifiers, contact information, s...

Filed 2026-03-06

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Direction History

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Alphabet Inc. Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
Mkt Cap
$3.6T
P/E
27.4 fwd 22.0
Beta
1.13
Div Yield
28.00%
52w Range
$140.53 - $349.00
Short Interest
76.3M 1.37%
Days to Cover
2.6 +4%
Technicals downtrend
vs 20d MA
-0.6%
vs 50d MA
-4.7%
from 52w Hi
-13.9%
Vol (20d)
34%
1w return
+5.3%
1m return
-2.4%
3m return
-5.4%
Vol ratio
1.2x
Insiders
selling 0B / 15S
Analysts
bullish 1 up / 0 down
Earnings
beating 4B / 0M
EPS Estimate
$2.60 +0.1% 30d 7up / 0dn
Est. Dispersion
18% 45 analysts
Analyst Target
$376 $185 - $443
Options P/C
1.08
Insider Cluster
strong sell 0B / 4S
Financials
Revenue
$113.8B +18% YoY
FCF
$24.6B
Gross Margin
60%
Op Margin
32%
Momentum: accelerating
Recent Filings & Data
filing change 11
HIGH Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings: Added new details on recent antitrust litigation outcomes and appeals including DOJ judgments and remedies.
full analysis

Current filing describes in detail August 2024 US District Court ruling against Google on Search antitrust lawsuit, December 2025 final judgment with specific remedies imposed, and ongoing appeals by Google and DOJ. Also describes April 2025 DOJ ruling on advertising technology, remedy proposals, pending judgments, and pending trials by State Attorneys General that could harm the business. Prior filing did not have these updated outcomes and specifics.

MEDIUM Internet Access Risks: More detailed outline of risks from internet access providers restricting or degrading service and regulatory uncertaint...
full analysis

Current filing emphasizes significant market power of access providers, possible restriction/blockage/degradation of access, differential regulatory protection, and effects on user relationships and costs. Prior filing described these risks but with less detail and specificity.

MEDIUM Data Privacy and Security Risks: Expanded discussion of data privacy and security risks including sophisticated cyber attacks enhanced by AI.
full analysis

Current filing includes expanded description of risks from cyber attacks exploiting AI to breach systems or target employees. Notes industry-wide software supply chain vulnerabilities, attacks by nation-states, state-sponsored actors, and geopolitical tensions exacerbating risks. Also adds that response processes may be inadequate in some incidents. Prior filing less detailed on AI and geopolitical aspects of security risks.

MEDIUM Use and Challenges of AI: Broader explanation of reputational risk and ethical concerns from AI use, including societal impact and extensive inves...
full analysis

Current filing elaborates on risks of AI such as harmful content, inaccuracies, discrimination, intellectual property infringement, defamation, data privacy, cybersecurity, and social concerns. Describes risk of claims, lawsuits, regulatory action, and brand harm. Discusses continued resource investment in AI responsible implementation and possibility of unseen issues. Prior filing had a shorter, less detailed description.

MEDIUM AI Regulation and Risks: Expanded description of AI regulation landscape globally and in US states, including new laws and proposals.
full analysis

Current filing adds that the EU AI Act came into force August 1, 2024, with a two-year transitional period and specifics on obligations for general purpose AI. Describes multiple countries enacting or considering AI regulations and details legislative activity in US states including California and New York Acts. White House executive orders emphasizing deregulation and innovation leadership also included. Prior filing described AI regulation in general but lacked recent updates.

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HIGH Added a new risk factor section about Government Regulation.
HIGH Removed the entire section on "Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability".
MEDIUM Added specific mention of AI innovations in intellectual property protection efforts.
MEDIUM Expanded list of factors that could harm the brand, including age-appropriate experiences for minors...
MEDIUM Expanded description of risks impacting supply chain including energy demand for AI compute and deta...
MEDIUM Updated international revenue percentage and added more detailed descriptions of operational risks a...
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material event 1
The filing for Alphabet Inc. under Item 5.02 does not provide specific details on departures or compensatory arrangement... SEC↗
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