GOOGL
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Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL) closed at $385.69 as of 2026-05-01, trading 127.5% above its 200-week moving average of $169.52. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 104.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.75 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1084 weeks of data, GOOGL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GOOGL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +30.4%.
With a market cap of $4.7 trillion, GOOGL is a mega-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.6%. Return on equity stands at 38.9%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 11.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.9% over the past three years. GOOGL passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 20.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GOOGL would have grown to $5400, compared to $852 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 21.1% vs 10.8% for the index — confirming GOOGL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 6.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GOOGL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GOOGL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying GOOGL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +30.5% after 12 months (median +31.0%), compared to +17.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +63.9% vs +37.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GOOGL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GOOGL has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +30.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Aug 2009 | 44 | 39.1% | +25.2% | +3916.3% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 1 | 2.2% | +11.0% | +3191.9% |
| Jun 2010 | Sep 2010 | 12 | 10.2% | +0.5% | +3187.5% |
| Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 | 2 | 6.0% | +16.4% | +3103.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 2.7% | +37.9% | +3065.4% |
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | 1 | 7.1% | +49.1% | +349.2% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 6 | 8.0% | +45.4% | +318.9% |
| Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | 5 | 7.3% | +57.6% | +311.2% |
| Average | 9 | — | +30.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GOOGL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL) is currently 127.5% above its 200-week moving average of $169.52. It would need to fall to $169.52 to cross below the line.
What is GOOGL's 200-week moving average price?
Alphabet Inc. (Class A)'s 200-week moving average is $169.52 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GOOGL drops below its 200-week moving average?
GOOGL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +30.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 9 weeks on average.
Is GOOGL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GOOGL as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 64. Free cash flow yield is 0.6%. Return on equity is 38.9%. Price-to-book is 11.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GOOGL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20.8 years, $100 invested in GOOGL would have grown to $5400, compared to $852 for the S&P 500. That's 21.1% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. GOOGL has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GOOGL pay a dividend?
Yes. Alphabet Inc. (Class A) currently pays a dividend yield of 22.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01