NASDAQ:INTA 10 February 2026

July 2, 2026, 12:57 AM EDT. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) draws attention as a potential buy-and-hold in the AI space. The company leans on strong profitability and growth, posting nearly $130 billion in operating income for 2025, up 29.7% in Q1 2026. Google Services and Google Cloud keep pushing revenue higher, with Cloud up 63% from a year ago. New AI bets like Gemini Enterprise and Waymo's ride service show more room for future expansion. Alphabet's scale in AI and steady finances have it lining up as a preferred name for investors who want AI exposure and less drama.