This Tech Stock Could Turn $1,000 Into $18,000 in 21 Years

By Stefon Walters | February 04, 2026, 6:56 PM

Key Points

Alphabet has averaged a 25% annualized return since it went public.
The tech giant currently has a market cap of more than $4 trillion.
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Since its August 2004 initial public offering, Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock has increased in value by more than 133 times. Its compound annual growth rate has been over 25% during those 21 years, which is as impressive as it gets.

I don't foresee Alphabet maintaining that average over the next couple of decades, but even if we knock over 10% off its growth rate and assume that it averages 15% annual returns over the next 21 years, a single $1,000 investment made today could grow to be worth over $18,000 in that time.

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Here's how much a one-time $1,000 investment would grow into, assuming it maintains a 15% compound annual growth rate.

Years Invested	Investment Value
10	$4,045
15	$8,137
20	$16,366
21	$18,821
25	$32,918

Calculations by author. Values rounded to the nearest dollar.

Past results don't guarantee future performance, so I don't want to give the impression that this is a given for Alphabet. Averaging 15% annual returns for two-plus decades will be hard for any company, especially one that is already valued at over $4 trillion. But I believe that Alphabet has all the tools to be a long-term portfolio staple. If it keeps innovation at its core, it'll be in good shape.

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Stefon Walters has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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