Google Stock’s October Surge: Alphabet Nears Record Highs on AI Buzz and Analyst Upgrades
Alphabet closed near a record $245 per share on Oct. 14, 2025, valuing the company at about $2.97 trillion. Shares are up roughly 30% year-to-date, far outpacing the S&P 500. The company announced over $24 billion in new AI infrastructure spending this month and will report Q3 earnings on Oct. 29. Regulators in the UK and U.S. are increasing scrutiny of Google’s core businesses.