Alphabet Share Price Today (NASDAQ: GOOGL)

Alphabet (Class A) Google's share price today stands at $170.69, Open. $167.64 ; Previous Close. $166.77 ; High. $172.32 ; Low. $168.51 ; 52 Week High. $207.05 ; 52 Week Low: $140.53

The stock opens at $167.64, after a previous close of $166.77. The stock reached a daily high of $172.32 and a low of $168.51, with a 52-week high of $207.05 and a 52-week low of $140.53.

You can buy Google shares starting ₹86.12 or $1 as on 26 Jun 2025​​ on the INDmoney app.

Indian investors can buy Google shares in fractions or a part of the whole stock value instead of the entire stock. In simple terms, you can even buy 0.1 or any fraction of Google stock units. 

Let us understand this better with an example, if you have $10 or ₹861.2 to invest and the cost of Google stock is $200 or ₹17,106, you can still invest your $10 or ₹861.2 and get 10/200 that is 0.05 units of the Google stock in your account.

Another way to understand this is, if 1 Google stock costs $191.24 or ₹16,356.76, you can buy Google stock worth $250 or ₹21,382.50 which will give you 250/191.24 units which means you will get 1.31 Google shares.
 

An investor investing in US stocks from India not only benefits from stock or capital returns but also gets the benefit of dollar appreciation versus rupees.

If an Indian resident would have invested in Google from India, 5 years ago then the total returns (including dollar appreciation) from Google stock would be 240%. The annualised return would be 28%.

To understand this in simple terms, capital appreciation in the last 5 years from Google stocks would be 185.52%.
On top of this, the investors will enjoy the gains from appreciation in dollar value versus rupees which would be 19.26%. The calculation is for the last 5 years.

Hence, investing in US stocks from the US will only give an investor capital gains, but an Indian investor will enjoy additional gains from dollar appreciation.

Google stock has given 240% returns in the last 5 years, whereas Apple stock has given 313%. $100 invested in Google stock 5 years ago would have become $340 and $100 invested in Apple stock would have become $413.

5 year returns of Google → 240% (Capital Appreciation 185.52% & Dollar Appreciation 19.26%)
5 year returns of Apple → 313% (Capital Appreciation 246.05% & Dollar Appreciation 19.26%)

Google's stock (listed as Alphabet Inc. Class A, GOOGL) actually closed higher on the most recent trading day. According to closing data from June 24, 2025, GOOGL's share price rose by 1.34% to $167.40.

However, the perception that the stock is down may stem from declines on previous days. For instance, it fell by 3.85% on June 20, 2025, and 0.87% on June 23, 2025. A significant factor contributing to the June 20th drop was news regarding European Union antitrust proceedings; an EU court advisor recommended upholding a substantial fine against Google concerning its Android operating system. Additionally, on June 24, 2025, reports surfaced about a U.K. regulator proposing measures to address Google's dominance in the search market, which could be an ongoing concern for investors.

Google (listed as Alphabet) reported strong financial performance for Q1 2025 (ending March 31, 2025), with total revenue reaching $90.2 billion (a 12% year-over-year increase) and Profit After Tax (PAT) at $34.5 billion (a 46% year-over-year increase). However, its 1-month share performance as of June 23, 2025, showed a decline of approximately -3.09% (calculated from May 26, 2025, to June 23, 2025). As of June 23, 2025, Google's P/E (TTM) was 18.23 and its P/B ratio was 5.86.

As of June 2025, 82% of 62 analysts on Indmoney.com recommend a 'Buy' for GOOGL, with an average target price of $201.65. Strengths include robust Q1 earnings and growth in Cloud and AI. Potential risks involve intense AI competition and ongoing regulatory scrutiny. While recent financials are strong, the current valuation and recent stock dip should be considered.

The primary difference between Google's Class A (GOOGL) and Class C (GOOG) shares, both representing ownership in Alphabet Inc., lies in voting rights. GOOGL shares (Class A) provide one vote per share in company matters. In contrast, GOOG shares (Class C) carry no voting rights. A third class, Class B, is held by insiders and has superior voting power but is not publicly traded.

Both Class A and Class C shares offer the same economic interest in the company and would receive equal dividends, if declared. Historically, their stock prices have performed very similarly. For most retail investors, the choice depends on whether they value the ability to vote, even if their individual impact is minimal. If voting is not a priority, some suggest choosing the share class that is trading at a slightly lower price at the time of purchase, though price differences are usually negligible.

Choosing between Alphabet's GOOGL (Class A) and GOOG (Class C) shares depends on whether you value voting rights. GOOGL shares come with one vote per share, allowing a say in corporate decisions, while GOOG shares have no voting rights. This is the primary difference. Historically, GOOGL has sometimes traded at a slight premium, though the price difference is generally minimal.

For most retail investors, the lack of voting rights in GOOG shares has little practical impact. Some analyses suggest GOOG (Class C) shares may have slightly higher trading volume and tighter bid-ask spreads. Both share classes represent the same economic interest in Alphabet. If voting in company matters is not a priority, the choice between GOOG and GOOGL is often down to minor price differences or liquidity preferences.

Google (listed as Alphabet Inc.) presents a generally positive outlook. As of June 2025, 82% of 62 analysts recommend 'Buy' for GOOGL, 17% suggest 'Hold', and 0% advise 'Sell', with an average target price of $201.84.

For Q1 2025 (ending March 31, 2025), Alphabet reported Total Revenue of $90.23 billion (a 12% year-over-year increase) and Profit After Tax (PAT) of $34.54 billion (a 46% YoY rise). The stock showed a +4.1% return in the 1-month period ending June 20, 2025. Key valuation metrics include a P/E (TTM) of 19.65 as of June 20, 2025, and a P/B ratio of approximately 6.0x as of Q1 2025. Strengths include strong Google Cloud growth and AI advancements, while risks involve AI competition and regulatory scrutiny.