Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is currently trading at $343.92. Based on 54 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $429.46, implying a 24.9% upside. The consensus recommendation is STRONG BUY.

Over the past 30 days, the feed records 2 target raises and 0 target cuts for GOOGL. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 10 target raises and 9 target cuts for GOOGL.

GOOGL

Alphabet Inc.

Communication ServicesOpinion: strong buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$343.92

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$350.00$515.00
Current $343.92
Median: $422.50Mean: $428.00Current: $343.92

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • Tigress FinancialSep 18, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $415.00 → $485.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupSep 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $420.00 → $450.00

  • RosenblattSep 3, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $410.00 → $410.00

  • UBSJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $400.00 → $379.00

  • Morgan StanleyJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $415.00 → $400.00

  • Truist SecuritiesJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $430.00 → $420.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $455.00 → $465.00

  • DA DavidsonJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $375.00 → $350.00

  • RBC CapitalJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $425.00 → $425.00

  • Roth CapitalJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $435.00 → $440.00

  • BarclaysJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $405.00 → $425.00

  • WedbushJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $445.00 → $445.00

  • Wells FargoJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $418.00 → $411.00

  • Cantor FitzgeraldJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $435.00 → $420.00

  • Piper SandlerJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $445.00 → $395.00

  • RosenblattJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $393.00 → $393.00

  • Pivotal ResearchJul 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $470.00 → $475.00

  • CitizensJul 22, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $515.00 → $515.00

  • Wells FargoJul 21, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $416.00 → $438.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $435.00 → $455.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$429.46

Based on 54 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (56)Hold (5)Sell (0)

Upside

+24.87%

Market Cap

$4206.12B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Oct 28, 2026D-32
P/E Ratio (TTM)17.27
Forward P/E23.08
P/B Ratio6.76
Dividend Yield0.26%
Return on Equity (ROE)48.68%
Operating Margin34.03%
Debt to Equity18.86
Beta (Volatility)1.23
52 Week Range$235.84 - $408.61
LowCurrent: $343.92High

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Price target moves

DG Faces Volatile Revisions as Eight Firms Adjust Price Targets

As of June 4, 2026, the Consumer Staples sector page reflects significant activity for Dollar General (DG), which received three upgrades and six downgrades over the past week. While Freedom Broker lifted its target to 140 from 95, other firms including Telsey Advisory and Citigroup issued downward revisions. Notably, despite this flurry of activity, the implied upside for DG remains locked at 24.9% across these specific reports.

Upgrades and downgrades

Beyond DG, analyst sentiment shifted across several sectors. Barclays notably raised its AMD target to 665 from 500, though this implies an 11.6% downside relative to recent trading. Other adjustments include:

Ticker Firm Dir Prior → Current
HON Goldman Sachs Up 258 → 276
GOOGL Piper Sandler Up 425 → 445
DHR HSBC Down 270 → 230
TMO HSBC Down 670 → 540

Limits of the data

These revisions represent individual firm outlooks and may diverge from the broader consensus mean target for each ticker. Figures reflect activity recorded through 01:45 UTC today.

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Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
2/13/2026HENNESSY JOHN LDirectorSale at price 306.11 - 307.77 per share.600
1/13/2026HENNESSY JOHN LDirectorSale at price 335.13 - 339.75 per share.600
8/15/2025SHRIRAM KAVITARK RAMDirectorSale at price 205.00 per share.26,000
7/18/2025SHRIRAM KAVITARK RAMDirectorSale at price 185.76 per share.33,566
5/22/2025SHRIRAM KAVITARK RAMDirectorSale at price 175.00 per share.19,500
2/18/2025SHRIRAM KAVITARK RAMDirectorSale at price 182.49 - 185.51 per share.53,066
1/31/2025SHRIRAM KAVITARK RAMDirectorSale at price 205.00 per share.26,000
1/13/2025HENNESSY JOHN LDirectorSale at price 187.90 - 190.40 per share.1,500
12/12/2024HENNESSY JOHN LDirectorSale at price 192.80 - 195.03 per share.1,500
12/10/2024SHRIRAM KAVITARK RAMDirectorSale at price 185.01 - 185.02 per share.72,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for GOOGL?

A. The current target price for Alphabet Inc. is $429.46, which implies a 24.9% upside from the current price of $343.92. This is based on the consensus of 54 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for GOOGL?

A. Currently, there are 13 Strong Buy, 43 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is STRONG BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying GOOGL stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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