Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, Alphabet (GOOGL) earnings per share (EPS) grew 25.1% a year, revenue grew 18.3% a year and free cash flow grew 16.4% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 17.1%. GOOGL stock trades at $344.62, a P/E of 17.1, below its historical average of 24.8. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $430.30 (+24.9%).
Alphabet Inc. provides a diverse range of products and digital platforms to consumers across multiple global regions, including North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 14.6% | 16.0% | 74.9% | A+ |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 25.1% | 29.8% | 112.4% | A+ |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 18.3% | 17.2% | 20.1% | A+ |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 16.4% | 11.3% | -20.2% | D |
| ROICROIC | 17.1% | 22.7% | 21.8% | A+ |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $20.14
- Historical Avg P/E
- 24.8
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $8.68 | $9.94 | $10.84 | $12.63 | $14.42 | $16.20 | $18.57 | $19.47 | $22.27 | $26.12 | $33.95 | $52.03 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $1.16 | $1.42 | $0.91 | $2.21 | $2.48 | $2.96 | $5.69 | $4.59 | $5.84 | $8.13 | $10.91 | $20.14 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $74,989,000,000 | $90,272,000,000 | $110,855,000,000 | $136,819,000,000 | $161,857,000,000 | $182,527,000,000 | $257,637,000,000 | $282,836,000,000 | $307,394,000,000 | $350,018,000,000 | $402,836,000,000 | $445,866,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $16,109,000,000 | $25,824,000,000 | $23,907,000,000 | $22,832,000,000 | $30,972,000,000 | $42,843,000,000 | $67,012,000,000 | $60,010,000,000 | $69,495,000,000 | $72,764,000,000 | $73,266,000,000 | $53,273,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 12.3% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 12.2% | 12.8% | 13.1% | 22.2% | 21.1% | 22.4% | 25.8% | 21.8% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
83 firms rate it — 2 strong buy, 70 buy, 10 hold, 1 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
GOOGL Stock FAQ
What is GOOGL's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for GOOGL is $430.30, with a range of $350.00 to $485.00. That is +24.9% from the current price of $344.62.
Do analysts rate GOOGL a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 83 firms covering Alphabet, the ratings are 72 buy or strong buy, 10 hold and 1 sell or strong sell.
How fast is Alphabet growing?
Annual growth rates for GOOGL. EPS: 25.1% over 10 years, 29.8% over 5 years, 112.4% over 1 year. Revenue: 18.3% over 10 years, 17.2% over 5 years, 20.1% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 16.4% over 10 years, 11.3% over 5 years, -20.2% over 1 year. Book value per share: 14.6% over 10 years, 16.0% over 5 years, 74.9% over 1 year.
What is GOOGL's ROIC?
Alphabet's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 21.8% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 17.1%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is GOOGL's P/E ratio?
GOOGL's current P/E ratio is 17.1, compared with a historical average of 24.8. Trailing earnings per share are $20.14.
What is Alphabet's market cap and stock price?
GOOGL last traded at $344.62 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $244.15 to $408.61. Alphabet has a market cap of $4.19T.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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Data as of October 19, 2026. Findings are derived from historical fundamentals — not a forecast, not advice. Cross-examine before you invest.
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