Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) Shares Rise 5% on Strong Earnings

Analysts raise price targets as tech giant beats Q4 expectations

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:10pm

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Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, rose 5% on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings. The stock traded as high as $287.05 on heavy volume as several Wall Street analysts raised their price targets for the tech giant.

Why it matters

Alphabet's strong financial performance and positive analyst sentiment indicate the company continues to capitalize on its dominant position in online advertising and search. As a bellwether for the broader tech sector, Alphabet's results provide insight into the health of the industry and investor confidence.

The details

Alphabet reported Q4 earnings of $2.82 per share, topping the consensus estimate of $2.59. Revenue for the quarter came in at $113.83 billion, up 18% year-over-year and exceeding the $111.24 billion expected by analysts. The company's core Google advertising business remained strong, driving the better-than-expected financial results.

  • Alphabet reported Q4 2025 earnings on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
  • The company's stock price rose 5% on Tuesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Alphabet Inc.

The parent company of Google and a multinational technology holding company headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Sundar Pichai

CEO of Alphabet, who oversees Google and the broader company while founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin remain prominent shareholders.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to innovate and execute to maintain our leadership position in the industry.”

— Sundar Pichai, CEO, Alphabet

“Alphabet's strong Q4 results demonstrate the resilience of their core advertising business and potential for growth in emerging segments.”

— Analyst, KeyCorp

What’s next

Alphabet is expected to provide an update on its strategic priorities and investment plans during its upcoming annual shareholder meeting in June.

The takeaway

Alphabet's ability to consistently deliver strong financial performance, even in a challenging economic environment, underscores the company's dominance in digital advertising and its potential to capitalize on emerging technology trends.