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Alphabet Inc.
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Alphabet Inc.

DSQP

$321.31

+1.27%

Open $317.14·Prev $317.28

as of 13 Apr

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Power Core

Alphabet's moat is the compounding behavioral loop between user data, search quality, and advertiser spending, reinforced by a distribution architecture that makes switching structurally invisible to most users.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorCommunication Services

Direction of Movement

Lateral Trajectory With Regulatory and AI Cannibalization Headwinds

ROC 200

+67.3%

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Company Profile

Alphabet Inc. is a multinational holding company specializing in technology, primarily known as the parent of Google. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, it operates through key segments including Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets, encompassing advertising, Android, Chrome, YouTube, Search, Google Maps, Google Play, cloud computing, hardware devices, health care innovations, and transportation technologies. The company dominates the interactive media and services industry within the broader media sector, generating substantial revenue from digital advertising, cloud services, and emerging ventures. With approximately 183,000 to 190,000 employees and a market capitalization exceeding $3 trillion, Alphabet Inc. maintains strong financial health, evidenced by high profitability margins around 28% net margin, robust growth rates such as 22% three-year revenue increase, and a dominant position in global technology markets. Its diverse portfolio and ongoing investments in artificial intelligence and infrastructure underscore its pivotal role in shaping digital ecosystems worldwide.

Sector

Communication Services

Industry

Internet Content & Information

Employees

190,820

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