What does Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) do?

GOOGL is a publicly traded company listed on a major US stock exchange. The data and analysis on this page track GOOGL's price momentum, trend strength, and multi-period performance.

What is GOOGL's current market capitalization?

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) currently has a market capitalization of approximately $4.23T. Market cap reflects the total market value of all outstanding shares and is commonly used to classify companies as large-cap, mid-cap, or small-cap.

Does GOOGL pay a dividend?

The forward dividend yield for GOOGL is 25.00%. The current payout ratio stands at 4.26%. Dividend sustainability should always be evaluated alongside earnings trends and free cash flow.

How profitable is GOOGL?

GOOGL currently reports a gross margin of 60.90%, a operating margin of 34.03%, a net margin of 54.77%. Return on equity (ROE) of 48.68% and return on assets (ROA) of 12.96%. These figures provide context for evaluating the quality and sustainability of the company's earnings.

What is the analyst price target for GOOGL?

Based on a consensus of 55 analysts, the median price target is $428.00, the most optimistic target is $515.00, the most conservative target is $340.00. Analyst targets represent 12-month price expectations and should be considered alongside momentum and trend data.

What does the momentum trend tell me about GOOGL?

The momentum table tracks the daily rate of change of GOOGL's smoothed price average. A rising sequence of positive values indicates a trend that is building strength. A declining sequence may signal the move is losing energy.

How often is the GOOGL data updated?

All data on this page is updated once per trading day after the US market closes, using official end-of-day prices.

GOOGL – Alphabet Inc.

Communication Services | Internet Content & Information | Website

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$344.82

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▼ Short

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms downtrend – bears in control

+29.18%

Signal Edge

Strong positive edge across 4 signals – signal has a clear statistical advantage

47.0

Trend Strength (ADX)

Strong trend – directional signals reliable

Options Signals

IV-Rank (52w)

Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored

71% / 29%

Call / Put Flow

Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow

Last Trendchange Signal

03.08.26

Date

Signal entry date

$373.51

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

Days Held

Trading days since signal

-7.39%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

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+20d

Not yet reached

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+30d

Not yet reached

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+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

Trend Under Pressure – Bearish Composite Score: -2 / 7

GOOGL is showing signs of trend deterioration. The primary swing trend has turned negative. Momentum has been running negative for -4 days though selling strength is beginning to ease. The moving average structure is breaking down.

What to watch

This is not an environment for new long exposure. If holding a position, reassess the stop placement relative to the EMA21 at $343.95 and GD50 at $351.77.

Options Signal Highlight

HIGH Strength 13.1 Long Call 📖 View full options analysis →

Latest GOOGL Reports

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GOOGL Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 21.08.2026 · Close: $344.82 · ATR14: $2.71

Trend Under Pressure – Bearish Composite Score: -2 / 7

What to watch

This is not an environment for new long exposure. If holding a position, reassess the stop placement relative to the EMA21 at $343.95 and GD50 at $351.77.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▼ Short	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▼ Down · -4d	Strength: -0.13 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	47.0 – Strong	ADX38: 4.5
Volatility (HV30)	44.2% – Rising	HV90: 37.6% \| HV180: 32.3%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Partially aligned (1/3)
EMA21 Distance	-1.11 ATR ↓	EMA21: $343.95
GD200 Extension	1.3 ATR – Normal	GD20: -0.4 \| GD50: -0.7 \| GD100: -1.1

🟡 Downside Momentum Easing

Downward momentum has run -4 days but strength is decreasing (-0.13). The move may be exhausting.

💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 47.0 (Strong)

A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 4.5. Trend-following has clear edge here.

🔺 Volatility Rising

HV30: 44.2% | HV90: 37.6% | HV180: 32.3%. Short-term vol is running above its 90-day average. Wider stops and reduced size may be appropriate.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $351.77 above GD200 $333.03 by 5.63%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Partially aligned (1/3).

📉 EMA21 – Gap Narrowing

Price is -1.11 ATR from the EMA21 ($343.95) but the distance is shrinking.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $348.40 (-0.4 ATR) | GD50: $351.77 (-0.7 ATR) | GD100: $355.69 (-1.1 ATR) | GD200: $333.03 (1.3 ATR). ATR14: $2.71.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2010	-15.45	-1.17	6.46	-7.58	-8.48	-7.76	10.32	-8.24	14.22	16.76	-9.64	5.25	-5.23
2011	-0.66	0.39	-2.33	-8.06	-1.77	-3.66	15.86	-10.85	-3.28	19.60	3.58	5.24	6.88
2012	-12.82	6.44	3.03	-6.50	-3.90	1.59	9.04	8.28	10.79	-10.70	1.57	1.74	6.31
2013	4.49	3.30	-1.49	2.92	6.19	1.47	-0.01	-6.34	1.81	16.19	3.17	6.28	54.96
2014	6.10	7.25	-7.33	-5.83	6.15	3.60	-2.02	1.53	-0.04	-2.03	-2.61	-1.67	-4.75
2015	1.51	5.72	-3.53	-0.13	-1.06	-1.67	21.02	-2.54	1.40	14.86	2.02	-0.74	46.92
2016	0.25	-6.95	2.79	-8.03	4.82	-6.00	11.42	-1.38	1.60	1.19	-3.67	3.68	4.35
2017	1.51	3.64	-1.04	7.91	5.82	-5.93	T 2.83	0.92	2.28	6.78	-0.62	2.76	30.37
2018	10.16	T -6.57	T -3.20	0.59	T 5.69	-0.51	7.45	-0.10	-0.35	-9.76	2.18	T -6.40	-2.63
2019	T 6.75	0.71	2.47	0.00	-5.69	4.24	T 10.75	-1.75	T 4.41	4.38	2.50	3.92	26.99
2020	4.68	-9.67	-16.18	T 22.19	8.82	-1.17	3.19	9.90	-11.45	T 8.62	8.01	-2.38	28.05
2021	T 5.86	6.81	-0.34	T 10.50	0.59	2.55	10.03	7.30	-7.95	T 8.42	-1.11	T 2.69	67.83
2022	-6.68	T -1.88	T 3.73	-18.58	-2.42	-4.33	6.97	T -5.78	-12.84	-4.19	T 11.63	-12.63	-39.15
2023	T 10.91	-10.33	T 14.80	2.86	14.62	-3.25	T 10.69	3.51	-3.54	T -7.52	T 4.81	5.94	56.74
2024	1.40	-1.91	T 10.06	4.69	5.27	5.19	-6.26	-4.32	T 5.40	2.47	-1.37	10.39	37.01
2025	7.70	-15.38	-7.41	1.10	T 6.47	4.26	9.13	12.57	15.02	14.82	12.85	-0.60	65.23
2026	7.25	-9.29	-6.19	T 29.39	-1.39	-5.05	-1.41	T -7.68					9.41

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for GOOGL:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
03.08.26	$373.51	2d	-7.39%	+0%	+0%	+0%
08.04.26	$317.32	45d	+4.72%	+22.41%	+22.17%	+8.41%
14.05.25	$165.37	92d	+4.23%	+7.24%	+4.94%	+108.02%
02.05.25	$164.03	3d	-0.04%	+0%	+0%	+0%
25.09.24	$161.49	41d	+1.79%	+2.26%	+5.11%	+24.47%
20.03.24	$148.74	41d	+4.15%	+4.52%	+10.17%	+31.38%
15.11.23	$134.62	37d	+0.27%	+0.27%	+4.17%	+29.39%
06.10.23	$137.58	9d	+0.12%	+0.89%	-0.47%	+0%
26.07.23	$129.27	28d	+1.65%	-0.15%	+4.01%	+7.38%
19.07.23	$122.03	3d	+6.04%	+0%	+0%	+0%

Signal Statistics – Historical Edge

Calculated edge for GOOGL: 29.18%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
7-10%	4	+8.5%	+6.45%	+7.92%	+20.31%	Hold
5-7%	2	+6.04%	+0.66%	+0.66%	-9.3%	Close
3-5%	6	+4.11%	+9.52%	+10.39%	+33.63%	Hold
1-3%	6	+1.93%	+2.14%	+4.04%	+14.2%	Hold
0-1%	5	+0.27%	+1.44%	+1.72%	+9.83%	Hold
-1-0%	3	-0.41%	+0.46%	+1.83%	+16.76%	Neg
-3-1%	7	-2.05%	-0.62%	-0.88%	+3.76%	Neg
-5-3%	1	-3.94%	-3.94%	-3.94%	-17.54%	Neg
-10-7%	2	-7.54%	-3.47%	-3.47%	+0%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 0% after 10 days

Signal data as of August 21, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 13.1

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).

Call / Put Flow

71% / 29%

More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.

GEX (Mio.)

48,326,054.3

Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.

GEX Flip Strike

$342.50 · 0.7%

GEX flip strike is very close to spot price. Crossing this level can trigger a regime change – from suppressed to amplified volatility.

Max Pain

$342.50 · 0.7%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$344.82

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

GOOGL GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Setup 1 of 2 Long Call Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 1% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (71% calls) supports buying upside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages

✓ Unlimited upside potential with maximum loss capped at the premium paid

✓ Low IV-Rank means you are buying at historically cheap levels

✓ Benefits from both a price increase and a subsequent rise in implied volatility

Risks

✕ Time decay (theta) works against the position every day

✕ Requires a meaningful move to overcome the premium paid

✕ Full premium is lost if the stock stays below the strike at expiration

▶ FAQ: Long Call

What is a Long Call?

A Long Call gives the buyer the right to purchase the underlying at the strike price before expiration. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. It expresses a bullish directional view and profits if the underlying rises significantly above the strike price.

Why buy calls when IV-Rank is low?

Low IV-Rank means implied volatility is historically cheap - options are priced below their typical levels. Buying premium when it is cheap reduces the hurdle rate for profitability. If IV subsequently rises, the option gains value from both the price move and the increase in implied volatility.

What is the breakeven on a Long Call?

The breakeven equals the strike price plus the premium paid. For example, a call with a $100 strike bought for $3 breaks even at $103. Above that level, the position profits dollar-for-dollar with the stock. Below the strike at expiration, the full premium is lost.

Setup 2 of 2 Long Straddle Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 1% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages

✓ Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side

✓ Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle

✓ An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously

Risks

✕ Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid

✕ Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches

✕ If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless

▶ FAQ: Long Straddle

What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

Valuation

Metric	Value
Market Cap	$4.23 T
PE Ratio (TTM)	17.36
Forward PE	23.46
PEG Ratio	0.97
EV/EBITDA	23.83
Price/Sales	9.49
Price/Book	6.80
Beta	1.24

Profitability

Metric	Value
Gross Margin	60.90%
Operating Margin	34.03%
Net Margin	54.77%
ROE	48.68%
ROA	12.96%

Dividends

Metric	Value
Annual Dividend	$0.88
Forward Yield	25.00%
Payout Ratio	4.26%
Dividend Date	2026-09-13

Analyst Consensus (55 Analysts)

Metric	Value
Median Target	$428
High Target	$515
Low Target	$340

About Alphabet Inc.

Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services, such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and Google One. The Google Cloud segment offers consumption-based fees and subscriptions for AI solutions, including AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Gemini enterprise. It also provides cybersecurity, and data and analytics services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet; and other enterprise services. The Other Bets segment sells transportation and internet services. Alphabet Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

ETF Holdings

Alphabet Inc. is included in 5 ETFs tracked by StockBotty.

ETF	Weight
XLC	10.61%
CHAT	6.80%
QQQ	3.42%
SPY	3.00%
DRIV	2.87%

Frequently Asked Questions – Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)

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