Alphabet's AI Triumph: Stock Poised for Great 2026 with 22.7% Upside

• Citizens analyst Andrew Boone raised Alphabet's price target to $385, forecasting a 22.7% upside by 2026.
• Alphabet was 2025's top "Magnificent Seven" performer, up 65.8%, driven by its Gemini AI platform.
• Boone expects accelerated search revenue in Q4 2025, with Gemini, Cloud, Waymo, and TPUs as key 2026-2027 catalysts.
• AI Overviews, AI Mode, and Smart Bidding Exploration are boosting search engagement and ad load.
• Most analysts (53 of 62) rate Alphabet stock as a buy or strong buy, signaling strong confidence.

Why It Matters: Alphabet's strong AI-driven momentum and analyst confidence suggest continued stock growth into 2026.