Analyst Sees Alphabet (GOOGL) as AI Leader, Lifts Price Target to $280

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the AI Stocks Analysts Say You Should Watch Closely. On September 5, Tigress Financial Partners analyst Ivan Feinseth raised the price target on the stock to $280.00 while maintaining a Strong Buy rating.

According to the firm, Alphabet’s continues to benefit from its “AI-driven leading position across every major secular technology trend” which is in turn driving strong revenue, cash flow, and profitability.

Meanwhile, a recent favorable Chrome decision has removed a major regulatory concern for the company.

Discussing Q2 2025 results, the firm noted how the print featured double-digit revenue growth with significant AI-driven momentum across core segments. Cloud and Search were key growth drivers during the quarter.

“Alphabet’s Q2 2025 results were highlighted by robust double-digit revenue growth, significant AI-driven momentum across core segments, and strong profitability, with Cloud and Search standing out as key growth drivers. Alphabet’s ongoing ability to integrate advanced AI functionality across core product lines, including Search, YouTube, Cloud, and subscriptions, continues to drive robust growth in digital advertising and market share gains, accelerating Business Performance trends.”

“Alphabet’s favorable court outcome, which allows it to retain control of its Chrome browser, has strengthened its strategic position in generative AI and limited the immediate regulatory threat to its core business. Alphabet’s strong balance sheet and cash flow enable the ongoing funding of key growth initiatives, strategic acquisitions, and the further enhancement of shareholder returns through ongoing share repurchases and dividend increases. Alphabet is on our Research Focus List and in our Focus Opportunity Portfolio.”

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is an American multinational technology conglomerate holding company wholly owning the internet giant Google, amongst other businesses.

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