Alphabet stock: Strong revenue and cloud growth fail to reverse bearish momentum

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Alphabet slides 1.10% to $305.60 today

Highlights

Alphabet reported quarterly revenue of $113.83 billion, surpassing analyst expectations due to robust growth in Google Cloud and Gemini's user base expansion.
Capital expenditure guidance for 2026 was set at $175–185 billion focused on AI infrastructure, raising margin and free cash flow concerns.
GOOGL trades at $305.60, below key moving averages with short-term resistance at $315 and bearish momentum confirmed by momentum and oscillator signals.

Cloud revenue growth and AI investment reshape margin outlook

Alphabet posted quarterly revenue of $113.83 billion, exceeding analyst expectations, bolstered by strong growth in Google Cloud and the Gemini platform's expansion to over 750 million users. The company issued capital expenditure guidance of $175–185 billion for 2026, mainly targeting AI infrastructure, raising concerns about its potential effects on near-term margins and free cash flow. Additionally, recent regulatory filings revealed that both UMB Bank n.a. and Soros Fund Management reduced their holdings in Alphabet during the third quarter.

Broad oversold signals deepen as downside momentum consolidates

The technical outlook shows GOOGL under pressure, trading below both the MA-20 and MA-50, while still significantly above the MA-200 for long-term support. Nearest dynamic resistance is seen at the Ichimoku Kijun ($326.44), with little immediate support except round-number levels near the current price. Daily momentum indicators confirm a clear negative bias: MACD remains negative, ADX signals seller dominance, and the RSI (31.90), Stochastic RSI, CCI, and Bull/Bear Power all indicate deeply oversold conditions. The Awesome Oscillator also points down, supporting a strong bearish momentum; today's close is near the session low ($303.87), underscoring persistent downside pressure and strong alignment among momentum signals.

Volatility risk rises if $300 support fails amid consolidation

For the next five sessions, GOOGL is expected to trade within a typical volatility band between $300.00 and $315.00. A move above $315 could prompt short covering toward resistance near $326, but broad bearish signals limit upside potential. The base case is consolidation in a narrow $300–$315 corridor, anchored by oversold technical readings yet capped by resistance. If the price breaks below $300, increased volatility is likely, with buyers expected near the next key round level lower.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees Alphabet's robust revenue and expanding Gemini user base as positive long-term drivers. He notes that heightened AI investment and recent institutional reductions have added some near-term caution. Despite oversold technicals and ongoing short-term pressure, Karapetjanc believes the fundamental story remains strong. He expects price to consolidate before a potential reversal on improved sentiment. "As AI infrastructure spending begins to deliver results, I see room for renewed momentum in Alphabet's shares."

Previously it was reported that Alphabet Inc. remains under short- to medium-term bearish pressure, trading below key 20- and 50-day moving averages but above its long-term 200-day support, as sellers dominate amid regulatory headwinds and increased AI investment risks. Momentum indicators signal oversold conditions with weak buy signals, while resistance at $327.73 caps upside and further downside is likely if key support fails.

Source of Data: GOOGL Price Analysis by TU

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