Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is a Buy at Citizens on Waymo Operational Progress as RBC Capital Downplays Real Estate Prospects

Group 1 - Alphabet Inc. is considered one of the best long-term stocks to buy, with a Market Outperform rating and a $340 price target from Citizens due to positive developments in Waymo's operations [1][2] - Waymo's cumulative rider miles increased by 28 million in Q3, marking a 24% growth quarter-over-quarter, with Phoenix being the largest market contributing 10 million rider-only miles [2][3] - Waymo is planning to raise over $15 billion at a valuation of approximately $100 billion, highlighting its position as a leader in driverless technology [2][3] Group 2 - RBC Capital does not foresee Alphabet entering the real estate portal market due to significant barriers, including MLS participation requirements [4] - Alphabet Inc. operates as a multinational tech conglomerate, managing core internet services and other ventures such as Google Cloud and Waymo [5]