Joins exclusive club with Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia
Alphabet has officially reached a $3 trillion valuation, joining an elite group of tech giants that includes Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia. The company’s shares surged over 4% on Monday, driven by optimism following a favorable antitrust ruling and solid investor confidence in its long-term prospects.
The surge comes after Judge Amit Mehta ruled against the harshest penalties proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice, which had pushed for Google to divest its Chrome browser over antitrust concerns. The ruling, perceived as a significant win for Alphabet, helped boost the stock to record highs. President Donald Trump publicly congratulated the company, calling it “a very good day.”
Stock up 30% in 2025 as AI and legal risks stabilize
Alphabet shares have climbed more than 30% this year, far outperforming the Nasdaq’s 15% gain. Investors have responded positively not only to the antitrust decision but also to Alphabet’s steady advancements in artificial intelligence, a space that has grown increasingly competitive.
Founded as Google in 1998 and restructured under the Alphabet umbrella in 2015, the company has shown remarkable resilience through regulatory scrutiny and market shifts. CEO Sundar Pichai, who took over in 2019, has played a central role in navigating legal challenges and driving the company’s AI strategy.
Gemini AI and future growth prospects
As Alphabet battles for dominance in the AI space, its flagship AI model suite Gemini is at the forefront of its growth strategy. While emerging competitors like Perplexity and OpenAI have intensified the race, their rise indirectly supported Google’s case in the recent antitrust trial by proving the market is still competitive.
With legal hurdles temporarily behind it and a robust roadmap for AI development, Alphabet appears well-positioned for continued growth. The company now stands as a symbol of Big Tech’s dominance in both innovation and market valuation, with its $3 trillion milestone serving as a major historical marker two decades after its IPO.
