Alphabet Inc. Class A (GOOGL) — closed signal from December 23, 2025
Near target Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on March 23, 2026 — -3.8% at the close.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Came within reach: 93% of the predicted growth at its peak, just short of the target.
The thesis — published December 23, 2025
Alphabet just reported a huge revenue milestone and is seen as a leader in AI, which is boosting investor interest. Price looks like it may be rebounding after a pullback, but some technical signals are still weak, so traders should wait for clearer buying activity before committing big money.
Primary drivers
- AI and cloud growth is driving investor interest and revenue potential
- Company hit a $100B quarterly revenue milestone, proving scale
- Price shows signs of bouncing after a pullback with more buyers appearing
- Staged buying lowers risk while waiting for clearer confirmation
How it played out
GOOGL: peak stayed below target
Lyra published GOOGL on 2025-12-23 at $313.85, looking for 12% growth to $351.51. The thesis pointed to artificial intelligence and cloud growth, a $100B quarterly revenue milestone, a possible rebound after a pullback, and staged buying while waiting for clearer confirmation.
Inside the window, the stock rose to $349 on 2026-02-03, a peak gain of 11.2%. It stayed below the $351.51 target and never reached it. By 2026-03-23, it ended at $302.06. The thesis mostly played out on direction and momentum, but it missed the target.
What happened during the window
On February 4, 2026, Alphabet reported fourth-quarter revenue of $113.83bn and earnings per share of $2.82, according to The Guardian. The same report said Alphabet forecast 2026 capital spending between $175bn and $185bn.
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