The latest trading day saw Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) settling at $158.74, representing a -0.09% change from its previous close.
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Dating back more than three decades, Wall Street seemingly always has a next-big-thing trend or innovation to captivate the attention of investors. For the last two-plus years, nothing has been bigger than the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI).
I am upgrading Alphabet to a "strong buy" due to recent declines creating a highly favorable buy zone for establishing long positions. Despite revenue misses, Alphabet's forward P/E ratio of 17.39x is the lowest among mega-cap tech stocks, highlighting its undervaluation. Technical analysis indicates strong support near $148.20 and potential for significant upside, aided by historical support and Fibonacci retracement levels.
WestPark Capital analyst Curtis Shauger initiated coverage on Alphabet GOOG on Tuesday with a Buy rating and a price target of $210.
Despite recent sell-offs, Alphabet's long-term outlook remains strong, with diverse, high-margin businesses acting as "shock absorbers" against macro volatility. Alphabet's growth engines, including AI, Cloud, Search, and YouTube, are firing on all cylinders, with excellent revenue growth across all divisions. Alphabet's valuation is deeply discounted, with a forward P/E of 17.3 and substantial intrinsic upside revealed through a fresh DCF analysis.
The Magnificent 7 have underperformed in 2025, but this presents a buying opportunity, especially for Alphabet Inc. aka Google. Google's core business in Search, YouTube, and Cloud is thriving, with significant growth in YouTube and Cloud. Google's involvement in Autonomous Vehicles, Cybersecurity, and Quantum computing offers promising future growth.
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YouTube's revenue will surpass Disney's this year, making it the top global player in media, according to a report by veteran Wall Street analyst Michael Nathanson. With $54.2 billion in revenue last year, the company is on pace to become No.