Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Stock Forecast
GOOG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.63 / 5 from 62 analysts
- Price target
- $420.79 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +24.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $2.94
- 52-week range
- $251.34 – $399.04
GOOG analyst ratings
62 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GOOG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GOOG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.97 | $2.25 | $3.19 | $2.87 | +3.4% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.14 | $11.38 | $20.65 | $10.81 | +21.6% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $15.29 | $14.00 | $19.11 | $13.14 | +16.4% | 25 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GOOG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $127.68B | $123.41B | $138.68B | +24.8% | 41 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $499.71B | $489.82B | $528.86B | +24.1% | 52 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $623.65B | $545.05B | $714.53B | +24.8% | 51 |
GOOG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GOOG revenue: reported and forecast
GOOG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.01 | $3.01 | $3.03 | $3.03 | $2.97 | −1.4% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.06 | $11.70 | $11.83 | $11.84 | $13.14 | +8.9% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $14.66 | $14.82 | $15.02 | $15.15 | $15.29 | +4.3% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
GOOG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GOOG beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from GOOG
62 analysts cover Alphabet; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.63 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $420.79, 24.9% above the latest close of $336.91. Analysts expect earnings of $13.14 per share for 2026, +21.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $15.29 per share on revenue of $623.6 billion. Alphabet beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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GOOG forecast FAQ
What is Alphabet's price target?
The average analyst price target for Alphabet is $420.79, 24.9% above the latest close of $336.91.
Is Alphabet a buy, hold or sell?
Of 62 analysts covering Alphabet, 44 rate it a strong buy, 13 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Alphabet's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $13.14 per share for 2026 (range $11.38 to $20.65); for 2027 the estimate is $15.29.
What is Alphabet's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $499.7 billion, growth of 24.1%; for 2027 it is $623.6 billion.
When does Alphabet report earnings?
Alphabet is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.94.
Does Alphabet usually beat earnings estimates?
Alphabet reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.