Alphabet Stock Drops 1.7% Amid Analyst Moves

Shares of the tech giant fall despite positive analyst commentary

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:24pm

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Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, fell 1.7% on Thursday despite positive analyst commentary. The stock traded as low as $300.84 and closed at $303.21, with trading volume declining 34% from the average daily volume.

Why it matters

Alphabet is one of the most closely watched tech companies, and its stock performance is seen as a bellwether for the broader industry. The decline in share price, despite positive analyst sentiment, could signal broader market concerns about the company's outlook.

The details

Several equity analysts have recently issued reports on Alphabet, with the majority maintaining a "Buy" rating and raising their price targets. Wedbush reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $370 price target, while TD Cowen reiterated a "buy" rating and increased its price objective to $365. Citigroup and Scotiabank also issued positive commentary on the stock.

  • Alphabet stock closed at $308.42 on the previous trading day.
  • The stock traded as low as $300.84 and last traded at $303.21 on Thursday.

The players

Alphabet Inc.

The multinational technology holding company that serves as the parent company of Google and other businesses.

Wedbush

An equity research firm that reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $370 price target on Alphabet stock.

TD Cowen

An equity research firm that reiterated a "buy" rating and increased its price objective to $365 on Alphabet stock.

Citigroup

An equity research firm that reissued a "market outperform" rating on Alphabet stock.

Scotiabank

An equity research firm that reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and increased its price target to $400 on Alphabet stock.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Despite positive analyst sentiment, Alphabet's stock price declined, potentially signaling broader market concerns about the company's outlook. The stock's performance is closely watched as an indicator for the broader tech industry.