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Alphabet rated Sell at $317, citing high capex and uncertain cash flows despite strong Search and Cloud growth.

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26 Oct 2026, 20:06 WIB
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Alphabet rated Sell at $317, citing high capex and uncertain cash flows despite strong Search and Cloud growth.

Alphabet is rated Sell at $317.28 with a discounted cash flow (DCF) fair value of $178 due to aggressive capital expenditures and uncertain future cash flows. While its core Search business grows 17% year-over-year and Google Cloud expands rapidly with a $514 billion backlog, concerns remain about the sustainability of free cash flow and long-term returns. The company’s capex guidance of $195 billion to $205 billion for 2026 and $270 billion in 2027 raises questions about margin and expense management. The analyst seeks clearer evidence of high-margin, recurring Cloud growth and more conservative expense projections before reconsidering the rating.

Alphabet shares trade at USD 315.62 on Pluang as of Oct 27, 2026 00:21 WIB, down 0.52% in the last day. The stock's market cap stands at $3.90 trillion with a 52-week range between $260.51 and $399.06. Typical holding time on Pluang is 139 days, reflecting moderate investor engagement.

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