Alphabet Inc. is rated Hold ahead of its earnings report on October 28, with concerns about its rising capital expenditures (capex) which hit $45 billion last quarter, leading to negative free cash flow for the first time since 2004. While Google Cloud's rapid growth and a $500 billion backlog are positive signs, investors remain cautious about the returns on AI infrastructure investments and the need for sustained contract momentum and disciplined capex. The company is expected to beat consensus earnings estimates, but only a significant outperformance is likely to impact its share price meaningfully.
Alphabet shares are trading at USD 341.64 on Pluang as of October 19, 2026, showing a 1.40% gain in the past day. The stock's market cap stands at $4.15 trillion, reflecting its massive scale despite recent concerns about capital expenditures. Investors on Pluang typically hold Google shares for about 138 days, indicating a medium-term investment horizon as the company approaches its earnings report on October 28.
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