Is Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) The Most Profitable US Stock to Buy?

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is among the most profitable US stocks to buy. On January 12, Ken Gawrelski, an analyst at Wells Fargo, increased the price target on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) to $350 from $268 and kept an ‘Equal Weight’ rating on the stock. Slightly higher than the consensus 1-year median price target of $340, the revised price target reflects an upside potential of around 4%.

According to TheFly, the firm is reevaluating guidance across the board, given the missed positive inflection in 2025. Wells Fargo is increasing estimates for search and GCP due to strong momentum, yet the EPS remains modest relative to the consensus. The firm believes multiple re-rating is largely complete.

Later on January 13, John Blackledge from TD Cowen raised the price target on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) to $355 from $350, while maintaining a ‘Buy’ on the stock. This follows the firm’s analysis, based on its U.S. Ad Buyer Survey, which shows that Google Search delivers the highest ROI and the strongest measurement among digital advertising platforms.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a global technology company that provides web-based search, consumer content, enterprise solutions, software engines, and advertising through its subsidiaries. Incorporated in 1998, the company’s segments include Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The powerhouse is dedicated to making the world’s information universally accessible and useful.

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