AI Drives Alphabet Forward — But Is GOOGL Stock a Buy Today?

Alphabet (GOOGL) closed 2025 with annual revenue exceeding $400 billion, reflecting the scale at which artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded across its operating segments. The company’s AI-driven product enhancements, particularly within Search and Cloud, are translating into significant revenue acceleration, supporting its share price. For instance, in Google Search, fourth-quarter revenue increased 17% year-over-year (YOY), reflecting higher engagement with AI Overviews and expanded AI-native qu ...