About Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) 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 $3.7 trillion, GOOGL is one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $302.50
- Market Cap
- $3.66T
- 52-Week High
- $349.00
- 52-Week Low
- $140.53
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.29% | $312.78 | $302.50 |
| 2025 | +65.99% | $188.43 | $312.78 |
| 2024 | +36.01% | $138.54 | $188.43 |
| 2023 | +58.32% | $87.51 | $138.54 |
| 2022 | -39.09% | $143.66 | $87.51 |
| 2021 | +65.30% | $86.91 | $143.66 |
| 2020 | +30.85% | $66.42 | $86.91 |
| 2019 | +28.18% | $51.82 | $66.42 |
| 2018 | -0.80% | $52.24 | $51.82 |
| 2017 | +32.93% | $39.30 | $52.24 |
| 2016 | +1.86% | $38.58 | $39.30 |
| 2015 | +46.61% | $26.32 | $38.58 |
| 2014 | -5.39% | $27.82 | $26.32 |
| 2013 | +58.43% | $17.56 | $27.82 |
| 2012 | +9.52% | $16.03 | $17.56 |
| 2011 | +8.74% | $14.74 | $16.03 |
| 2010 | -4.20% | $15.39 | $14.74 |
| 2009 | +101.52% | $7.64 | $15.39 |
| 2008 | -55.51% | $17.16 | $7.64 |
| 2007 | +50.17% | $11.43 | $17.16 |
| 2006 | +11.00% | $10.30 | $11.43 |
| 2005 | +115.19% | $4.79 | $10.30 |
Valuation
GOOGL 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
GOOGL has a beta of 1.11, indicating it is slightly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $140.53 to $349.00, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 56 analyst opinions, GOOGL has a consensus "strong_buy" rating. The average price target of $376.95 suggests 24.7% 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 GOOGL in? ▼
GOOGL operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Internet Content & Information industry.
When did GOOGL 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 GOOGL 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in GOOGL five years ago would be worth approximately $2,990 today, representing a 199.0% return.
Does GOOGL pay dividends? ▼
Yes, Alphabet Inc. pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.28%, which is $0.84 per share annually.
What is GOOGL's market cap? ▼
Alphabet Inc. has a market capitalization of $3.7 trillion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.
What is GOOGL's P/E ratio? ▼
GOOGL 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 GOOGL a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 56 opinions, GOOGL has a consensus "strong_buy" rating. The average price target is $376.95.
Last updated: 3/14/2026