Alphabet hits US$3 trillion valuation on AI optimism
A US court ruling allowing Alphabet to keep control of Chrome and Android boosted investor sentiment and secured the company’s core business model.
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has become the fourth company to reach a market value above US$3 trillion, fuelled by investor confidence in AI and relief over a favourable antitrust ruling.
The rally has added about US$1.2 trillion in value since April, with Alphabet joining Apple and Microsoft in the elite group while Nvidia remains the most valuable at US$4.25 trillion.
Investor optimism has been strengthened by expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and surging demand for AI-related products.
Alphabet’s communications services unit has risen more than 26 percent in 2025, outpacing all other major sectors. Strong growth in its cloud division, new AI investments, and the Gemini model have reinforced the company’s momentum.
Analysts note that, while search continues to dominate revenues, Alphabet is increasingly viewed as a diversified technology powerhouse with YouTube, Waymo, and AI research at its core.
By avoiding a forced breakup of Chrome and Android, the antitrust ruling also removed a significant threat to its business model.
Market strategists suggest Alphabet now combines the strength of its legacy platforms with the credibility of emerging technologies, securing its place at the centre of Wall Street’s AI-driven rally.
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