Google A Climbs for Eight Straight Days as Waymo Expands in Austin

As of last week, Google A (GOOGL) saw a 0.81% increase, marking its eighth consecutive day of gains, accumulating a 6.14% rise over this period. Over the past week, the stock climbed 2.7% but has decreased by 2.03% year-to-date. Google's latest market value stands at 2,245.703 billion USD.

On July 18, 2025, Google A (GOOGL), an interactive media and services company, reported a trading volume of 6.294 billion USD, ranking 15th in the US stock market for the day. This represents a 7.71% increase compared to the previous day, with a total of 34.0145 million shares traded.

Google A (GOOGL) closed at 185.06 USD on July 18, 2025, surging 0.81%, with a 2.70% increase over the last five trading days. Throughout July, the stock has gained 5.01%, although it has dipped by 2.24% since the beginning of the year, showing a 4.17% increase over the past 52 weeks.

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google and its subsidiaries, was formed in 2015 following a corporate restructuring. Initially, Google was established on September 4, 1998, in California, and later re-managed in Delaware in August 2003. Alphabet's reach extends across diverse sectors including technology, life sciences, capital investment, and research. Its subsidiaries encompass Google, Calico, GV, Google Capital, Google Fiber, and more, focusing on internet search, cloud computing, advertising technology, and developing a broad array of internet-based products and services.

In recent developments, Google's subsidiary Waymo has expanded its autonomous driving service in Austin, aiming to increase its footprint within the city's urban transport landscape. This strategic move highlights Google's effort to leverage its technological advancements in self-driving technology.

On July 15, 2025, BMO Capital reaffirmed its rating for Google A as outperform, maintaining its target price at 208.00 USD.