Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Class C shares reached a new all-time high of $226.43, giving the tech giant a market capitalization of $2.56 trillion. Over the past year, the stock has surged 34.33%, reflecting sustained investor confidence. Analysts continue to issue strong buy recommendations, with the highest price target set at $270. Investors will be watching closely ahead of the next earnings release on October 28, 2025, to gauge whether the momentum will continue.
Recent developments have kept Alphabet in the spotlight. The company reported earnings and revenue results that spurred notable market reactions. JPMorgan raised its price target to $260, citing favorable search remedies from a recent court decision while maintaining an Overweight rating. Similarly, BofA Securities increased its target to $252, emphasizing the positive outcome of the antitrust ruling that did not require Google to divest its Chrome browser.
In related news, a U.S. District Court ruling in the United States v. Google antitrust case imposed moderate restrictions but avoided structural remedies, which analysts saw as a win for Google, allowing continued operations without major disruption. A federal judge also confirmed that Apple will continue receiving substantial payments from Google to remain the default search engine on Safari, although exclusivity agreements are no longer permitted.
On the operational front, Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, announced plans to expand its self-driving service to Denver this fall, deploying a mixed fleet equipped with its latest autonomous technology. These initiatives highlight Alphabet’s ongoing influence in the tech sector and its strategic approach to regulatory and market challenges.
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