ALPHABET HITS $3 TRILLION MARKET CAP, BECOMES FOURTH COMPANY TO REACH MILESTONE

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reached a $3 trillion market capitalization, cementing its place among the world's most valuable corporations and becoming only the fourth company in history to pass the milestone. The achievement underscores both the enduring strength of Google's advertising empire and the accelerating influence of artificial intelligence on investor confidence in Big Tech.

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JOINING A CLUB OF GIANTS

Alphabet's move into the $3 trillion tier places it alongside Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, all of which crossed the threshold in the past two years. Collectively, the four companies now account for an extraordinary concentration of global equity value, representing more than $13 trillion in combined market capitalization.

Apple was the first to pass the milestone in 2022, powered by iPhone sales and its ecosystem. Microsoft followed, driven by its leadership in enterprise software and early AI integration. Nvidia surged in 2024 as demand for its AI chips exploded, making it the fastest company in history to add trillions in valuation. Alphabet’s climb has been steadier, reflecting its advertising cash flow paired with long-term bets on AI and cloud computing.

“This is a symbolic moment,” said one Wall Street strategist. “Alphabet isn’t just catching up to its peers—it’s showing investors that it can reinvent itself in the AI era without losing its advertising dominance.”

ADVERTISING STILL THE CASH ENGINE

Google's search and YouTube advertising businesses remain the foundation of Alphabet's valuation, generating hundreds of billions in annual revenue. Despite concerns about shifting ad budgets and regulatory pressures, the company has maintained strong margins, giving it the cash reserves needed to pour billions into Al research and infrastructure.