Google's Stock Swings Amid AI Ambitions and Strategic Share Shifts
2min read As of last week, Google's Class C (GOOG) shares rose by 1.23%, marking an 8.45% increase over the past week. However, year-to-date, the stock has experienced an 11.99% decline, bringing its latest market capitalization to $2,031.76 billion.
On May 14, 2025, Google C recorded a trading volume of $5.262 billion, ranking thirteenth among U.S. stocks for the day. This represents a 31.39% increase in trading volume compared to the previous day, with the total shares exchanged reaching 31.769 million. Google's shares closed at $166.81, up 3.68% for the day, and exhibiting a 9.17% increase over the past five trading days. However, the stock has seen a year-to-date decline of 12.41% and a 2.98% decrease over the past 52 weeks.
On May 12, 2025, Google's trading volume stood at $5.079 billion, an increase of 43.53% from the day before, with 31.884 million shares changing hands. At the close of the market, GOOG posted a gain of 3.37%, ending the day at $159.58. While it recorded a monthly drop of 0.81% so far, its year-to-date performance showed a decline of 16.20% with a 6.29% decrease over the past 52 weeks.
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, delivered its fiscal year 2025 first-quarter earnings report on April 25, 2025. The report highlighted a revenue of $90.234 billion, up 12.04% year-on-year, and a net profit of $34.540 billion, representing a 45.97% increase compared to the previous year.
On May 13, 2025, GOOG's trading volume was $4.005 billion, reflecting a 21.15% decrease from the prior day. The day's trading session saw 24.944 million shares traded, with the stock price concluding at $160.89, up 0.82% for the day. Despite this gain, Google C has seen a year-to-date decline of 15.52% and a 5.86% decrease over the last 52 weeks.
The latest trading activities on May 15, 2025, indicate a decrease in volume, with $3.767 billion traded, ranking twenty-first among U.S. stocks for the day and reflecting a 28.41% dip from the previous day. With a closing price of $165.40, Google C experienced a daily loss of 0.85%, yet achieved a gain of 6.20% over the past five trading days, and a 2.80% rise throughout May thus far, though its year-to-date performance still shows a 13.15% drop alongside a 4.88% decrease over the past year.
Under the leadership of Bill Ackman, Pershing Square Capital Management has shifted its holdings within Alphabet Inc.'s stock during the first quarter of 2025. While reducing its position in GOOG by 16.21%, Ackman strategically increased holdings of GOOGL, aiming to maintain corporate exposure while acquiring shares with voting rights, reflecting potential governance aspirations.
In the realm of technology, Google is making strides in AI, actively testing AI Mode search capabilities through an initiative termed Labs. This advanced feature leverages Google's Gemini model to address complex queries and signifies a potential reinforcement of Google's search engine framework through AI integration.
