About Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) has been publicly traded since 2004, making it a 22-year-old public company. It operates in the Internet Content & Information industry within the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, United States and employs approximately 190,820 people. With a market capitalization of $3.6 trillion, GOOG is one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $301.46
- Market Cap
- $3.65T
- 52-Week High
- $350.15
- 52-Week Low
- $142.66
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.86% | $313.58 | $301.46 |
| 2025 | +65.42% | $189.57 | $313.58 |
| 2024 | +35.62% | $139.78 | $189.57 |
| 2023 | +58.83% | $88.01 | $139.78 |
| 2022 | -38.67% | $143.50 | $88.01 |
| 2021 | +65.17% | $86.88 | $143.50 |
| 2020 | +31.03% | $66.31 | $86.88 |
| 2019 | +29.10% | $51.36 | $66.31 |
| 2018 | -1.03% | $51.89 | $51.36 |
| 2017 | +35.58% | $38.28 | $51.89 |
| 2016 | +1.71% | $37.64 | $38.28 |
| 2015 | +44.56% | $26.03 | $37.64 |
| 2014 | -5.97% | $27.69 | $26.03 |
| 2013 | +58.43% | $17.47 | $27.69 |
| 2012 | +9.52% | $15.96 | $17.47 |
| 2011 | +8.74% | $14.67 | $15.96 |
| 2010 | -4.20% | $15.32 | $14.67 |
| 2009 | +101.52% | $7.60 | $15.32 |
| 2008 | -55.51% | $17.08 | $7.60 |
| 2007 | +50.17% | $11.38 | $17.08 |
| 2006 | +11.00% | $10.25 | $11.38 |
| 2005 | +115.19% | $4.76 | $10.25 |
Valuation
GOOG currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 27.9, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 22.5 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 8.8. The price-to-sales ratio is 9.1.
Dividends
Alphabet Inc. pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 0.28%. This translates to $0.84 per share annually. The payout ratio of 8% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
GOOG has a beta of 1.11, indicating it is slightly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $142.66 to $350.15, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 17 analyst opinions, GOOG has a consensus "strong_buy" rating. The average price target of $359.53 suggests 19.3% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alphabet Inc. do? ▼
Alphabet Inc. is a Internet Content & Information company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, United States.
What sector is GOOG in? ▼
GOOG operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Internet Content & Information industry.
When did GOOG go public? ▼
Alphabet Inc. went public in 2004, making it a 22-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in GOOG 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in GOOG five years ago would be worth approximately $2,961 today, representing a 196.1% return.
Does GOOG pay dividends? ▼
Yes, Alphabet Inc. pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.28%, which is $0.84 per share annually.
What is GOOG's market cap? ▼
Alphabet Inc. has a market capitalization of $3.6 trillion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.
What is GOOG's P/E ratio? ▼
GOOG has a trailing P/E ratio of 27.9 and a forward P/E of 22.5, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is GOOG a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 17 opinions, GOOG has a consensus "strong_buy" rating. The average price target is $359.53.
Last updated: 3/14/2026