Alphabet Reaches $3 Trillion Mark
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, was the first company to have a market capitalization of more than $3 trillion in September 2025. It joined Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia as one of only four companies to reach this level. As of early December 2025, its market cap has risen even more, reaching about $3.81 trillion. GOOGL shares are currently trading at about $316.80, which is still going up. This rise shows that Alphabet is doing well in AI and cloud computing, which has made investors feel good all year.
What Caused the Surge
Alphabet’s stock has gone up a lot because of improvements in AI, like the release of Gemini 3 Pro, which has been compared favorably to competitors like ChatGPT. Google Cloud’s growth has been very important. New customers are up almost 34% year over year, over 70% of current customers are using AI products, and there is a $155 billion backlog. The company’s full-stack AI strategy, which includes infrastructure, models, and products, has led to more searches on Google and more people watching videos on YouTube.
Good Financial Performance
Alphabet’s revenue in the third quarter of 2025 was $102.3 billion, up 16% from the same time last year. Google Services brought in $87.1 billion, and search advertising grew by 14.6%. Net income rose 33% to $35 billion, thanks to AI-driven efficiencies and gains in securities. Capital expenditures for AI infrastructure rose to $91–93 billion. These results show that ads, subscriptions, and the cloud are all gaining ground, outpacing competitors.
Path to $4 Trillion
Recent trading has pushed Alphabet’s value up to $4 trillion, with shares hitting record highs like $331.7 in late November as AI gained momentum. The stock rose by 70% to 82% in the past year, thanks to cloud deals and investments in cybersecurity. Analysts say that Alphabet’s leadership in AI and improving margins are key to keeping this trend going.
