GOOGL Stock Maintains Strong Buy Consensus Amid AI Growth Concerns

Wall Street remains bullish on Alphabet's (GOOGL) stock, with a strong consensus among analysts. According to Perplexity, 87.5% of the 32 analysts covering the company rate it as 'bullish', supporting the Strong Buy consensus.

The main driver behind this optimism is Alphabet's significant investment in AI technology. Zacks' price-target page lists an average 12-month target near $433.80, highlighting AI-driven revenue and cloud expansion as key reasons for investor enthusiasm.

However, analysts also caution that coverage and legal risks are a material downside risk for ad revenue and regulatory costs. Investing.com reported that a judge's finding that Google should alter its ad-tech practices and consider appointing an antitrust monitor is a significant concern.