Alphabet vs. Meta: Which Is the Better AI Growth Stock to Buy Right Now?
The Motley Fool·2026-01-23 05:16

Both tech companies are funding massive AI buildouts and could see strong long-term returns from these investments. But one stock edges out the other in a head-to-head comparison.Both Alphabet (GOOG +0.72%) (GOOGL +0.66%) and Meta Platforms (META +5.63%) sit near the center of two big investor debates: how quickly AI (artificial intelligence) spending is rising and which platforms can turn that spending into durable, profitable growth.But which of these two stocks is a better buy today? This is a timely que ...