MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, saw its shares close at $311.69 on Monday, February 23, 2026, down 1.02% from the previous session but remaining resilient in a volatile tech sector. The stock has traded in a range of roughly $302 to $344 so far in 2026, reflecting investor confidence in the company's AI investments despite broader market pressures from tariffs and economic uncertainty.
Alphabet's Class C shares (GOOG) and Class A shares (GOOGL) have gained more than 75% over the past 52 weeks, driven by strong performance in core businesses like Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $3.77 trillion, making it one of the world's most valuable firms. Recent analyst upgrades and earnings momentum continue to support the stock, even as capital expenditure forecasts raise questions about near-term profitability.
