Alphabet stock rises 1.20 percent as targets climb

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) saw its stock rise by 1.20% on September 24, 2026, driven by recent analyst target increases from Evercore and Tigress Financial. The company reported strong second-quarter revenue of USD 119.80 billion, up 24.2% year over year, exceeding consensus estimates. Analysts are emphasizing the resilience of Google's search engine and the company's significant investments in AI infrastructure, with the next earnings announcement expected on October 28, 2026.