A year ago, the narrative was simple: OpenAI would eat Google's lunch. ChatGPT was the future of search, and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) was a lumbering giant about to be disrupted.
Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) next quarterly dividend payment is coming next Monday, December 15.
On Friday, December 5, two major firms increased their price targets on Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), citing strength across core advertising, AI-driven efficiencies, and seasonal momentum.
| IT Services Industry | Information Technology Sector | Sundar Pichai CEO | XFRA Exchange | US02079K3059 ISIN |
| US Country | 185,719 Employees | 8 Dec 2025 Last Dividend | 18 Jul 2022 Last Split | 3 Apr 2014 IPO Date |
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, operates on a global scale, extending its services across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Alphabet conducts its business through three primary segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The company's vast array of products and platforms is geared towards enhancing digital experiences for users worldwide, leveraging technology and innovation to remain at the forefront of the digital economy.
Google Services: This segment is the powerhouse behind Alphabet's diverse product offerings, including:
Google Cloud: This segment provides a plethora of cloud-based solutions including:
Other Bets: Alphabet's segment for ventures beyond its main internet services, focusing on sectors such as healthcare and providing specialized internet services.