Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) Stock Price Rises 3.5%

Shares of the tech giant see a midweek boost amid analyst optimism.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:22pm

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Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, rose 3.5% on Tuesday, trading as high as $330.64 before closing at $330.43. The stock's increase came on trading volume of around 18.5 million shares, down 14% from the average daily volume.

Why it matters

Alphabet's stock performance is closely watched as an indicator of broader trends in the technology sector. The company's core Google business, which includes search, advertising, and other internet services, accounts for the vast majority of Alphabet's revenue and profits.

The details

The stock's rise came after several Wall Street analysts reiterated or upgraded their ratings and price targets for Alphabet. Deutsche Bank, Pivotal Research, Raymond James, and Oppenheimer all have buy ratings on the stock, with price targets ranging from $360 to $420.

  • Alphabet stock closed at $319.21 on Monday.
  • Shares traded as high as $330.64 on Tuesday.

The players

Alphabet Inc.

The multinational technology holding company that owns Google and other subsidiaries.

Sundar Pichai

CEO of Alphabet and its subsidiary Google.

Larry Page

Co-founder of Google and influential figure in Alphabet.

Sergey Brin

Co-founder of Google and influential figure in Alphabet.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

Analysts will continue to monitor Alphabet's financial performance and provide updates on the company's outlook.

The takeaway

Alphabet's stock price increase reflects ongoing investor confidence in the company's core business and growth potential, even as it faces regulatory scrutiny and competitive challenges in some areas.