Alphabet Overtakes Tech Rivals as America’s Most Profitable Company
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) has eclipsed Apple and Microsoft to claim the title of America’s most profitable company, fueled by a 48% surge in Google Cloud revenue and robust AI enterprise demand. The tech giant reported Q4 2025 earnings of $113.8 billion, pushing full-year revenue past $400 billion for the first time.
Net income rose 30% to $34.5 billion, with Google Cloud’s backlog now standing at $240 billion—a signal of sustained growth. Gemini, Alphabet’s AI platform, has secured 8 million paid enterprise seats across 2,800 companies, while its consumer app boasts 750 million monthly active users.
Mizuho reaffirmed its Outperform rating on February 18, 2026, with a $410 price target. GOOGL shares have gained 60% over the past year, outperforming other Magnificent Seven stocks.
