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Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 21
Alphabet Wins Strong Buy Rating at 25x Earnings as Analyst Sees 20%+ Growth
Updated
Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 21

Alphabet Wins Strong Buy Rating at 25x Earnings as Analyst Sees 20%+ Growth

3 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 21

Summary

  • Alphabet was upgraded to a “Strong Buy” ahead of earnings, with the analyst arguing its valuation still leaves room for multi-year upside.
  • 20%+ growth expectations underpin that call, driven by AI momentum across consumer products and non-coding applications where the analyst says Google remains dominant.
  • Cloud margin expansion and aggressive capacity additions were cited as key supports, pointing to operating leverage and a differentiated AI infrastructure position.
  • Gemini 3.5 Pro delays were noted, but the analyst said they do not derail Alphabet’s broader AI monetization story across its platforms.

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