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Alphabet’s stake in AI start up Anthropic has increased in value as Anthropic reports that its business has tripled.
The company’s AI chip and Google Cloud offerings are closely tied to Anthropic’s growth, reinforcing Alphabet’s role in enterprise AI.
A new regulatory filing shows Alphabet owns more than 6% of SpaceX, revealing a sizeable, previously underappreciated holding.
For investors watching NasdaqGS:GOOGL, these developments sit alongside a share price of $341.68 and a 1 year return of 126.8%. The stock is also up 7.7% over the past week and 13.5% over the past month, reflecting recent momentum around AI and broader business interest in Alphabet.
Anthropic’s expansion ties into Alphabet’s AI chip roadmap and Google Cloud usage, while the SpaceX position gives the company an additional non core asset that is now more visible. Together, these pieces add another layer to how you might think about Alphabet’s ecosystem reach and potential sources of value beyond core search and ads.
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NasdaqGS:GOOGL Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Apr 2026
2 things going right for Alphabet that this headline doesn’t cover.
⚖️ Price vs Analyst Target: At US$341.68, Alphabet trades about 9% below the US$376.50 analyst target, which sits inside a wide US$185 to US$443 range.
⚖️ Simply Wall St Valuation: Simply Wall St flags Alphabet as trading close to estimated fair value, so this news sits on top of a fairly priced base.
✅ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of 13.5% shows short term momentum that already reflects some enthusiasm around AI and related assets.
The timing of any decision to buy, sell or hold Alphabet depends on each investor’s own objectives and analysis. For more detail, see Simply Wall St’s company report for the latest assessment of Alphabet’s fair value.
📊 Anthropic and SpaceX stakes add AI and space exposure that sits outside core search and ads, which some investors may treat as optional upside.
📊 It may be useful to monitor how Anthropic workloads relate to Google Cloud and AI chip revenue, as well as any fresh disclosures on the size or valuation of the SpaceX holding.
⚠️ Simply Wall St highlights one major risk tied to non cash earnings, so investors might want to consider the quality of earnings when weighing these asset gains.
For a fuller picture, including additional risks and potential rewards, you can review the complete Alphabet analysis. You can also visit the community page for Alphabet to see a range of views on how this news may influence the company’s narrative.
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