Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) AI-first strategy, Cloud Platform surge, and resilient ad empire set the stage for robust growth, unless antitrust heat derails the ride. In this video, I map the growth, risks, and where the stock could sit five years out.
*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of May 8, 2025. The video was published on May 12, 2025.
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Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Jose Najarro has positions in Alphabet. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
