- Alphabet stock (NASDAQ: GOOG) opened Thursday at $360, eyeing a return to the $400 level amid market headwinds.
- The company announced a significant increase in capital expenditure for AI infrastructure, rising from $180 billion to $205 billion by 2026, drawing criticism from Wall Street.
- Goldman Sachs issued a ‘strong buy’ rating on the stock, with analyst Eric Sheridan setting a new price target of $435, representing a potential 21% upside.
Alphabet’s stock (NASDAQ: GOOG) opened Thursday’s trading session at $360, as the search engine giant looks to reclaim the $400 price level despite persistent market volatility. The company’s path forward, however, has been complicated by recent scrutiny over its spending plans. The firm announced an increase in capital expenditure from $180 billion to $205 billion to build its AI infrastructure by 2026, a move that has sparked criticism from Wall Street over perceived overspending and risks of negative revenue.
Consequently, leading investment bank Goldman Sachs has stepped in with a bullish outlook. Analyst Eric Sheridan wrote in a note to clients, urging them to start taking entry positions in GOOG. He highlighted that the stock’s price is consolidating and ready for the next leg up, suggesting a push could take the Magnificent 7 asset above the $400 zone. According to Goldman Sachs’s latest price target of $435, the stock offers a potential profit of $75 per share from its current level.
Meanwhile, the firm’s disciplined approach to AI investment, despite the higher capex, is seen as a long-term strength. The company’s backlog of $462 billion is being deployed strategically, which could add to revenues through 2030. With this foundation, Alphabet is positioned as a top contender to benefit from the ever-growing demand in the AI sector, making the stock a promising asset even at its current $360 entry point.
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