# Alphabet Stock Analysis: AI Competition & Regulatory Challenges Amid Strong Growth
Explore our latest podcast episode diving into Alphabet's financial performance as Google's parent company trades near $196.54 in early August 2025. We analyze the significant 2.36% stock drop following impressive Q2 earnings that saw 14% YoY revenue growth to $96.4B and cloud revenue surging 32% to $13.6B. Despite strong financials, investor concerns mount over antitrust scrutiny and AI competitors threatening Google's search dominance. Learn about analyst projections averaging $211, recent price target increases from Morgan Stanley and Stifel, and what Alphabet's Google Play Store legal setback means for investors. Discover how Alphabet's Gemini AI initiatives and diversification strategy aim to counter competitive pressures in a changing tech landscape, all while maintaining attractive valuations relative to market averages.
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