Could the expansion of the arms industry and autonomous taxi services potentially lead to a tripling of Alphabet's stock value in the near future?
The shares of Alphabet Inc., like many other tech titans, have plummeted in 2025. Despite dubious Q4 results and skyrocketing investment costs, there's a silver lining for investors—Forbes predicts that Alphabet could be poised to take the crown as the world's most valuable company.
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The tech giant's secret weapon? None other than its autonomous driving arm, Waymo. What once started as a daring bet on self-driving technology could revolutionize transportation, catapulting Alphabet's stock price to unprecedented heights. Waymo has gone from offering 10,000 weekly paid rides just two years ago, to a whopping 150,000 rides a week by the end of 2024. Google reports a stunning 200,000 paid rides per week in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
Forbes anticipates an enormous market opportunity: "Uber facilitated over 230 million rides per week, amounting to approximately 12.5 billion rides per year. With an average fare of $30, that's a staggering $375 billion in annual revenue." As trust in autonomous driving continues to grow and more people appreciate the convenience, Waymo is barely scratching the surface of its potential customer base. To top it off, Waymo is currently the only publicly accessible robotaxi service in San Francisco, leaving its competitors, such as Uber and Tesla, playing catch-up.
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Google's Foray into Defense
Besides autonomous vehicles, Alphabet is aiming for the defense industry's, sights. Defense spending in the U.S. is escalating, and Alphabet's subsidiary, Google, has joined forces with defense conglomerate Lockheed Martin to provide AI software for intelligence data analysis and optimizing technical designs. Google has previously abandoned its stance on not using AI for weapon systems, leading to intriguing developments for Alphabet. As the implications of this realignment unfold, Alphabet's stock remains a compelling investment that investors should be willing to embrace through temporary price drops.
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- The market opportunity in autonomous driving, as predicted by Forbes, is substantial – with an annual revenue of $375 billion for Uber alone, Alphabet's Waymo, the only publicly accessible robotaxi service in San Francisco, is well-positioned to capitalize on this potential, making investments in Alphabet's stock a lucrative opportunity for finance and technology-focused investors alike.
- Amidst its autonomous driving advancements, Alphabet is also making strides in the finance and defense industries. Google's collaboration with Lockheed Martin for AI software in intelligence and technical design optimization signals a shift in Alphabet's strategies, adding another layer of growth and income potential for investing in Alphabet's diverse portfolio.
