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Blackstone Inc., managed by Stephen A. Schwarzman, recently executed a significant transaction involving Alphabet Inc. Class A ((GOOGL)). The hedge fund reduced its position by 58,457 shares.
Recent Updates on Alphabet Inc. Class A stock
Alphabet Class A shares have surged roughly 66%–75% over the past year, with recent gains of about 6%–9% in the last month despite minor weekly pullbacks. Analysts keep a Strong Buy rating and see upside from current ~$330–$345 levels, with average targets in the mid‑$350s and top targets reaching $400 on AI and cloud strength.
Recent results and previews highlight Q4 2025 revenue and EPS beats, driven by re‑accelerating Search growth around 15%–17% and Google Cloud revenue up about 48% year over year. Analysts cite Gemini’s rapid adoption, a swelling $240 billion cloud backlog, and sharply higher capex plans into 2026 as evidence Alphabet is a leading AI beneficiary with robust long‑term earnings power.
Spark’s Take on GOOGL Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GOOGL is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by strong underlying financial quality (profitability, cash generation, and balance-sheet strength). It is moderated by weaker technical momentum, premium valuation with a very low dividend yield, and a near-term capital-intensity/margin risk profile from the 2026 investment ramp (reinforced by the recent large debt financing).
To see Spark’s full report on GOOGL stock, click here.
More about Alphabet Inc. Class A
YTD Price Performance: -3.09%
Average Trading Volume: 37,456,528
Current Market Cap: $3657.9B