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Communication ServicesInternet Content & InformationScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

GOOGAlphabet Inc.

Communication Services / Internet Content & Information

Relative Leader / Watch

Strong Relative Position

NeutralEdge 8/10
$330.95−$5.45 (−1.62%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    34
  • Value
    39
  • Quality
    95
  • Risk resilience
    75
  • Sentiment
    64
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 28, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 60/100

Momentum 34/100 and sentiment 64/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 14.19%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 34/100AIQ Edge 8/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
100%
3 of 3 reported periods
Average surprise
+105.1%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+217.4%
Jul 22, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Oct 28, 2026—$3.01——$126.79B—
Jul 22, 2026—$2.87$9.11+217.4%$116.53B$119.8B
Apr 29, 2026—$2.68$5.11+90.7%$106.96B$109.9B
Feb 4, 2026—$2.63$2.82+7.2%$111.32B$113.83B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
57
Buy
5
Hold
12-month analyst target
$437.96
+32.33% versus current price
Based on 17 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$350.00
+5.76% vs latest price
Average target
$437.96
+32.33% vs latest price
High target
$515.00
+55.61% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 28, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$3.03

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$127.92B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score64

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score34

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score60/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
17
Average target
$437.96
Target upside
32.33%
Target range
$350.00 - $515.00
90-day revisions
6

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
0
Negative
2
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GOOG Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for GOOG stock?

GOOG's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move GOOG stock?

Upcoming events that could move GOOG include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could GOOG's next earnings report affect the stock?

GOOG's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive GOOG stock higher?

GOOG could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt GOOG stock?

GOOG could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.