How is GOOGL valued relative to the market?

GOOGL currently trades at a trailing P/E of 17.52x and a forward P/E of 23.49x. The stock has a beta of 1.23, meaning it moves roughly more than the broader market on average. Valuation multiples should always be considered alongside earnings growth rate and sector context.

How profitable is GOOGL?

GOOGL reports a gross margin of 60.90%, an operating margin of 34.03%, a net profit margin of 54.77%. Return on equity stands at 48.68% and return on assets at 12.96%. These figures provide context for evaluating the quality and sustainability of the company's earnings relative to its peers.

Does GOOGL pay a dividend?

GOOGL pays an annual dividend of $0.88, representing a forward yield of 26.00%. The payout ratio is 4.26%, which indicates the share of earnings distributed to shareholders. The most recent dividend date was 2026-09-13. Dividend sustainability should always be evaluated alongside free cash flow trends.

What is the analyst price target for GOOGL?

Based on a consensus of 54 analysts, the median price target is $429.00, the most optimistic target is $515.00, the most conservative target is $340.00. At the current price of $350.50, the median target implies 22.4% upside. Analyst targets represent 12-month price expectations and should be considered alongside technical signals and momentum data.

Which ETFs hold GOOGL?

GOOGL is held by 5 ETFs tracked by StockBotty. The largest allocations are in XLC (10.61%), CHAT (6.80%), QQQ (3.42%). Significant ETF ownership means institutional flows in and out of these funds can influence GOOGL's price action, particularly around rebalancing dates.

What is the current trend signal for GOOGL?

As of the most recent session, GOOGL closed at $350.50. The swing trend is positive with ADX at 21.5 (moderate trend strength). Momentum is bullish and has been running for 17 days. A Golden Cross is in place. Volatility has been compressing for 25 consecutive sessions. 30-day historical volatility is at 24.1%.

When was the last Trendchange signal for GOOGL and what is its historical edge?

The most recent Trendchange signal for GOOGL fired on 30.09.26 at $344.08. The position has been held for 1 trading days. 10-day return from entry: +0.00%. The historical edge of the signal system for GOOGL is +5.88% across 68 tracked signals. The best-performing entry bucket historically is the 10-15% range, averaging 13.1% at 10 days and 13.7% at 60 days.

GOOGL – Alphabet Inc.

Communication Services | Internet Content & Information | Website

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$350.50

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+5.88%

Signal Edge

Slim positive edge across 2 signals – treat with caution

21.5

Trend Strength (ADX)

Moderate strength – trend forming, not confirmed

Options Signals

16%

IV-Rank (52w)

Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored

94% / 6%

Call / Put Flow

Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow

Last Trendchange Signal

30.09.26

Date

Signal entry date

$344.08

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

Days Held

Trading days since signal

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+10d

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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

Volatility Compression – Wait for Breakout Composite Score: +3 / 7

GOOGL has been in a volatility compression for 25 consecutive sessions. Price is coiling and the range is contracting. This kind of structure typically resolves with an expansion in one direction – and the underlying trend bias is still positive, which tilts the probability toward an upside resolution. The key question is not if the move happens, but when and which way.

What to watch

This is a waiting game. Define the breakout level in advance, set alerts at the range boundaries, and let the market make the first move.

Options Signal Highlight

HIGH Strength 20.6 Long Call 📖 View full options analysis →

GOOGL Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $350.50 · ATR14: $2.40

Volatility Compression – Wait for Breakout Composite Score: +3 / 7

What to watch

This is a waiting game. Define the breakout level in advance, set alerts at the range boundaries, and let the market make the first move.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 17d	Strength: 0.08 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	21.5 – Moderate	ADX38: 17.0
Volatility (HV30)	24.1% – Calm	HV90: 33.9% \| HV180: 32.5%
Vola Compression	25 days active	Potential breakout building
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Partially aligned (1/3)
EMA21 Distance	0.73 ATR ↑	EMA21: $340.93
GD200 Extension	1.3 ATR – Normal	GD20: 0.7 \| GD50: 0.6 \| GD100: -0.4

⚠️ Momentum Fading

Upward momentum has been running 17 days but strength is declining (0.08). The trend is intact but losing energy.

🟡 Trend Strength – ADX14: 21.5 (Moderate)

Moderate trend strength. ADX38: 17.0. Sufficient for directional bias but not ideal for aggressive sizing.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 24.1% | HV90: 33.9% | HV180: 32.5%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

🗜️ Volatility Compression – 25 Days Active

Price has been compressing for 25 sessions. The longer the compression, the more powerful the potential breakout.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $345.66 above GD200 $339.61 by 1.78%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Partially aligned (1/3).

📈 EMA21 – Trend Accelerating

Price is pulling away from the EMA21 ($340.93) with 0.73 ATR distance and growing.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $344.48 (0.7 ATR) | GD50: $345.66 (0.6 ATR) | GD100: $353.75 (-0.4 ATR) | GD200: $339.61 (1.3 ATR). ATR14: $2.40.

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	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 -9.15	T 2.70	3.62			11.22

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

GOOGL - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for GOOGL:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
30.09.26	$344.08	1d	+0%	+0%	+0%	+0%
03.08.26	$373.51	6d	-7.39%	-7.9%	-7.9%	+0%
08.04.26	$317.32	45d	+4.72%	+22.41%	+22.17%	+22.95%
14.05.25	$165.37	33d	+4.23%	+7.24%	+4.81%	+4.81%
02.05.25	$164.03	2d	-6.88%	+0%	+0%	+0%
25.09.24	$161.49	24d	+1.79%	+2.26%	+2.26%	+2.26%
20.03.24	$148.74	39d	+4.15%	+4.52%	+10.17%	+21.7%
15.11.23	$134.62	16d	+0.27%	-2.05%	-2.05%	-2.05%
06.10.23	$137.58	9d	+0.12%	+0.89%	+0.89%	+0%
26.07.23	$129.27	16d	+1.65%	+0.5%	+0.5%	+0.5%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for GOOGL: 5.88%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
10-15%	2	+13.13%	+15.08%	+13.66%	+13.66%	Hold
7-10%	7	+8.23%	+8.64%	+13.54%	+12.21%	Hold
5-7%	5	+6.24%	+6.23%	+8.88%	+9.46%	Close
3-5%	9	+3.91%	+8.68%	+9.95%	+11.44%	Hold
1-3%	10	+1.86%	+4.44%	+4.38%	+6.78%	Close
0-1%	9	+0.4%	+3.29%	+2.63%	+3.49%	Close
-1-0%	4	-0.67%	+0.2%	+3.21%	+1.59%	Neg
-3-1%	15	-2.09%	-1.34%	-1.37%	-1.34%	Neg
-5-3%	4	-4.29%	-4.29%	-3.12%	-3.12%	Neg
-7-5%	1	-6.88%	+0%	+0%	+0%	Neg
-10-7%	2	-7.54%	-7.42%	-7.42%	+0%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 3% after 10 days

Signal data as of October 7, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 20.6

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

16%

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

Call / Put Flow

94% / 6%

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

GEX (Mio.)

264,929,635.4

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 · 2.3%

The GEX flip strike is the price level where dealer gamma exposure shifts from positive to negative. A break through this level often accelerates the move.

Max Pain

$342.50 · 2.3%

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

$350.50

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 16% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (94% 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 16% – 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	$4.27 T
PE Ratio (TTM)	17.52
Forward PE	23.49
PEG Ratio	1.21
EV/EBITDA	24.08
Price/Sales	9.58
Price/Book	6.86
Beta	1.23

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	26.00%
Payout Ratio	4.26%
Dividend Date	2026-09-13

Analyst Consensus (54 Analysts)

Metric	Value
Median Target	$429
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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