Alphabet stock rises 1.55 percent as analysts lift targets
Published on 09/22/2026 at 12:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Alphabet stock (ISIN US02079K3059) closed at USD 354.97 on Nasdaq on September 22, 2026, up USD 5.43 or 1.55 percent from the prior close. The move followed a broader technology rally, while analyst targets continued to point above the latest market price.
Targets move above USD 400
According to MarketBeat on September 22, 2026, fifty-four analysts assigned Alphabet an average Buy rating and a 12-month consensus target of USD 422.1551. That target is USD 67.1851 above the Nasdaq close of USD 354.97, a quantified gap of 18.93 percent.
The latest individual revisions were more constructive. As GuruFocus reported on September 21, 2026, Evercore raised its target from USD 420 to USD 450 while retaining a Buy rating, and Tigress Financial increased its target from USD 415 to USD 485.
July quarter beat estimates
Alphabet's latest reported quarter ended in July 2026. According to MarketBeat on September 22, 2026, the company reported EPS of USD 9.11, beating the USD 2.89 consensus estimate by USD 6.22. Revenue reached USD 119.80 billion versus expectations of USD 117.07 billion, a USD 2.73 billion difference.
The same July 2026 report showed a net margin of 54.77 percent and return on equity of 51.32 percent. For the current fiscal year, analysts cited by MarketBeat on September 22, 2026, expect EPS of USD 20.51.
Stock remains below yearly high
Alphabet A opened at USD 354.97 on September 22, 2026, while its 52-week range stood at USD 235.84 to USD 408.61. The closing price was therefore USD 53.64 below the yearly high and USD 119.13 above the yearly low.
The 50-day simple moving average was USD 345.25 and the 200-day average was USD 345.54 as of September 22, 2026. The close stood USD 9.72 above the 50-day line and USD 9.43 above the 200-day line, leaving the latest price above both reference levels.
Alphabet stock closes at USD 354.97
Alphabet stock closed at USD 354.97 on Nasdaq on September 22, 2026, with a daily gain of 1.55 percent. Market capitalization was USD 4.34 trillion on that date.
Alphabet A at a glance
- Company: Alphabet Inc.
- ISIN: US02079K3059
- Ticker: GOOGL
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price as of September 22, 2026: USD 354.97
- Market capitalization: USD 4.34 trillion as of September 22, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Interactive Media and Services
- Index membership: S&P 500
