- Alphabet Inc‘s Q1 2026 revenue surged 22% year-over-year to $109.9 billion, significantly exceeding estimates of $106.88 billion.
- The company’s Cloud revenue surpassed $20 billion for the first time, with growth bolstered 63% by a $460 billion backlog and full-stack AI solutions.
- Following the strong earnings, brokerage firm Traders Union revised its Price Prediction for GOOGL, projecting a maximum high of $420 by May 2026.
Following a stellar Q1 2026 earnings report, Alphabet Inc has prompted bullish revisions from analysts regarding its stock price trajectory for the coming month. The search giant’s revenues beat all market expectations as the numbers climbed 22% year-over-year to reach $109.9 billion. The estimated EPS was $2.68, but the results outperformed dramatically to $5.11.
Alphabet’s Cloud segment was a major driver, exceeding $20 billion in revenue for the first time. Its 63% growth rate, fueled by a $460 billion backlog, notably beat the 50.1% expansion analysts had forecast. Consequently, search revenue also grew by a robust 19%, contributing to the overall positive performance. This strength led brokerage firm Traders Union to revise its price prediction for Google stock.
The firm provided a new, bullish price target for GOOGL stock, which is projected to reach a maximum high of $420 in May 2026. That represents an approximate 20% return on investment from its value at the time of the report. Meanwhile, the stock opened Thursday’s trading at $349, having risen from a low of $273 in late March.
If this prediction proves accurate, a $1,000 investment could turn into $1,200 within the period. These potential returns are considered phenomenal for such a short timeframe. Alphabet also has a series of new product releases scheduled through July, which could further propel the stock. Tech stocks are broadly seeing a rebound in value during Q2 after a lackluster first quarter.
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