FrançaisAre analysts right about Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Alphabet Inc. (Class A), we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 66% were profitable, average return +31% (742 calls). At 3 months: +6% average return (51% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 53 | 62% | +31% |
| B of A Securities | 40 | 70% | +39% |
| Needham | 39 | 69% | +35% |
| JMP Securities | 34 | 71% | +31% |
| Keybanc | 32 | 78% | +37% |
Valuation
Is Alphabet Inc. (Class A) overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Alphabet Inc. (Class A) right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Alphabet Inc. (Class A)'s valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Alphabet Inc. (Class A) | Sector median (Communication Services) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Forward P/E | 23.0 | 14.3 |
| Net margin | 55% | 10% |
👉 Alphabet Inc. (Class A) trades below its sector median (17.2 vs 22.4) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Alphabet Inc. (Class A) pays about $0.85/share/yr → 0.24% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Alphabet Inc. (Class A) a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL) is "Buy" (134 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 66% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Alphabet Inc. (Class A)'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $425 (+25% vs $341), ranging from $350 to $515 (27 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Alphabet Inc. (Class A)?
Over 1 year, 66% of analyst targets on Alphabet Inc. (Class A) were profitable, for an average return of +31% (across 742 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Alphabet Inc. (Class A) stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $425 within 12 months, i.e. +25% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $515, the most cautious $350.
What is the Alphabet Inc. (Class A) stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $425, +25%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (66%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Alphabet Inc. (Class A) overvalued?
Its P/E is 17.2, forward P/E 23.0. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.