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Key Points The company generates the most profits among its big tech peers. Investors are worried about the legacy search business. But Alphabet has proven that it's here to stay. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Nvidia made history by becoming the world's first $4 trillion company, and no other company has achieved this feat. Currently, Microsoft and Apple are in second and third place but have a bit of work to do with their $3.8 trillion and $3.2 trillion market caps, respectively. However, there's a dark horse that could beat those two to the $4 trillion threshold: Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), the world's fifth-largest company by market cap with a valuation of $2.5 trillion. That's a long way away from $4 trillion and significantly behind Microsoft and Apple. But there's one factor that Alphabet has going for it that gives it a solid argument for reaching $4 trillion before any of the companies ahead of it. Alphabet's second quarter was dominant Alphabet is likely better known by the businesses that it owns: Google, YouTube, Waymo, and the Android operating system. It has a dominant empire in various niches, but its most important is Google Search. In the second quarter, Google Search generated $54 billion of the company's revenue of $96 billion. That's a large chunk of its total, so it needs to continue having this division perform well to succeed as a whole. However, there are some early warning signs that have investors concerned. The most significant technologies in generative artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to transform how people use the internet. Currently, the vast majority of people seek information using Google Search. That could change if generative AI becomes more widely adopted by the masses. The market broadly assumes that it will replace Google, but that seems far from reality. One area where Google has bridged the gap is with AI search overviews, which give users a generative AI-powered summary of their search results. Management discussed the popularity of this feature during its second-quarter conference call and provided a couple of key insights for investors. First, AI overviews now have over 2 billion users in 40 different languages, showcasing its widespread appeal. Another huge revelation for investors is that it sees the same monetization as regular search results, so it's not harming Google's business at all by heavily investing in this technology. This showed up in Alphabet's results, as Google Search revenue rose 12% year over year. That's an acceleration from the 10% year-over-year growth in the first quarter. This isn't a sign of a dying business; it's a sign of one that's growing. As a result, there's no reason for Alphabet to trade at a significant discount to its big-tech peers, since it's growing just as fast (if not faster) than most of them. Its peers fetch a much higher premium The four companies ahead of Alphabet in market cap are Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon. Compared to these four, Alphabet trades at a huge discount. GOOGL PE Ratio data by YCharts; PE = price to earnings. However, over the past 12 months, Alphabet has produced the most net income of any of these companies. GOOGL Net Income (TTM) data by YCharts; TTM = trailing 12 months. Alphabet actually produces the most profit of any company that trades on U.S. exchanges, and if it received the same multiple as its peers, it would be the largest company in the world (in some cases). Company Trailing P/E Alphabet's Valuation at That Premium Nvidia 56.0 $6.47 Trillion Microsoft 39.7 $4.59 Trillion Apple 33.3 $3.85 Trillion Amazon 37.7 $4.36 Trillion Data source: YCharts. So, if the company were to receive the same respect as its peers, it would already be the world's largest company. Whether you think most of the big tech stocks are overvalued or if you think Alphabet is undervalued, it doesn't matter. It has some of the best chances of beating the market over the next few years due to its low valuation and impressive growth, considering its size. I think it's a top stock to buy now, and it makes even more sense if you're concerned that the market in general is getting too expensive. Should you invest $1,000 in Alphabet right now? Before you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Alphabet wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $625,254!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,090,257!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,036% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 181% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 29, 2025 Keithen Drury has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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Globe and Mail
a day ago
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1 Absurdly Cheap Artificial Intelligence Stock to Buy Right Now
Key Points Alphabet is a big name in AI, but the stock is trading at a discount. Concerns about AI disrupting its search business appear overblown. A breakup of the business may create uncertainty, but it could also unlock value for investors. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Think you've missed the boat on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks? There are still many good options out there. A lot of the hype has centered around popular stocks such as Nvidia and Palantir Technologies. But there are some compelling contrarian AI picks that investors have been discounting and overlooking. One stock that looks especially appealing right now is Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL). It's a big name in AI, but many investors and analysts have been fearing that AI will actually hurt its business. The reality, however, is that Alphabet may end up being a big winner due to AI. And what's even better: The tech stock looks incredibly cheap. AI isn't destroying Alphabet's business; it may even help A big concern many investors have about AI with respect to Alphabet is that users won't need to rely on Google Search anymore, which is at the core to the company's business. But it has adapted and incorporates the technology into its searches. If you do a search on Google, there is now an AI overview that can give you answers similar to what you might get from a chatbot. It summarizes the results and even provides links to support its findings. Alphabet does, after all, have its own chatbot, Gemini. A big advantage that it has over competing chatbots is a wealth of data from Google Search and YouTube to tap into. Plus, by integrating with Alphabet's varied services, including Gmail, Gemini can create a more seamless experience for users. The company's revenue from Google advertising in the most recent quarter, which ended on June 30, totaled $71.3 billion, up 10% from the same period last year. And Alphabet's total revenue for the period rose by 14% to $96.4 billion. AI is constantly changing and evolving, but investors shouldn't forget it has now been well over two years since ChatGPT emerged on the scene, and Alphabet's business is still doing just fine, with the technology actually enhancing its existing suite of products and services. A breakup of the business could actually be great for investors Another big risk that spooked investors is a possible breakup of the company. It has lost multiple antitrust cases, one involving its ad business and another involving search. A breakup is a possibility, and if it does happen, some analysts believe that it could be a big win for investors. The value of Alphabet's businesses individually could add up to more than what the combined entity is worth today. With cloud computing, search, video sharing, an AI chatbot, and robotaxi services, there are some terrific businesses within Alphabet's realm, and the stock trades at a fairly modest 21 times earnings, which is below even the S&P 500 average multiple of 25. Not only is it not trading at a premium, but it also looks to be valued at a discount. The benefit for investors who buy today is that if a breakup doesn't incur, that uncertainty goes away and it may trigger a rally in the stock. And if it does happen, then you can end up owning a piece of all the businesses, which may add up to more than the stock's $2.3 trillion market cap today. And you can either continue to remain invested in all of them or sell off the pieces you don't want. Either way, it looks like a win-win, given how undervalued the stock is. Alphabet is a no-brainer buy while it remains this cheap Alphabet is a terrific stock to buy today. With so many great assets and businesses, it looks poised for much more growth. Buying it today, at just 21 times earnings, could prove to be a steal of a deal for long-term investors. Should you invest $1,000 in Alphabet right now? Before you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Alphabet wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $638,629!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,098,838!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,049% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 182% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 29, 2025
