Alphabet’s stock is up 7.7% this year with a market cap above $4 trillion, outshining Nvidia. A deal with Apple positions Google as the AI stock to beat in 2026. Bank of America analyst Justin Post sees more positives ahead for Alphabet.

Post believes that Google’s leading AI position and upcoming AI IPOs will drive stock growth. With an Outperform rating, Evercore ISI tech analyst Mark Mahaney predicts Alphabet’s sustained double-digit revenue growth and 20% EPS growth, supporting stock upside.

Despite Google’s business momentum, EPS estimates have barely risen. Mahaney expects solid double-digit revenue growth for Google Search and YouTube, a 40%+ growth for Google Cloud, and a multi-city rollout for Waymo’s robotaxi offering. He believes these factors support a 25x-30x P/E multiple for Alphabet.

Brian Sozzi, Yahoo Finance’s Executive Editor, highlights Alphabet’s strong AI position and potential stock growth. For more in-depth stock market news and financial updates, visit Yahoo Finance. 1. President Biden announces plan to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021, ending the longest war in American history. The decision comes after months of deliberation and consultation with military officials and allies.

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