10 Best Stocks to Buy in 2026 According to Reddit

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2. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the 10 best stocks to buy in 2026 according to Reddit.

On February 18, 2026, Mizuho Securities analyst Lloyd Walmsley reiterated an Outperform rating on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) with a price target of $410, maintaining the firm’s position on the stock again this month. Earlier, on February 5, 2026, Lloyd raised the stock’s price target from $400.00 to $410.00.

On February 4, 2026, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) reported its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings results, which highlighted consolidated revenue of $113.8 billion, contributing to Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) achieving a historic milestone with full-year revenue surpassing $400 billion. The company’s net income saw a 30% increase, reaching $34.5 billion, driven by surging Search and Cloud performance. Google Cloud revenue accelerated 48% to $17.7 billion, with a $240 billion backlog, alongside increased Gemini adoption, with total paid seats over 8 million across more than 2,800 companies. For the full year 2026, the company anticipates CapEx of $175 billion to $185 billion, signaling a strategic ramp-up in investments.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) founded in 1998, is a global technology conglomerate popular for its search engine Google. The California-based company operates through segments like Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets.

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