GOOG Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
12.82%
Last Quarter
$5.11
Past Year
$10.81
Growth Past 5yrs
29.82%
Next Quarter
$2.60
Estimate Next Year
$16.46
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$460.00
15.85% Upside
Mean Price Target
$318.65
-19.75% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$192.00
-51.64% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 30, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
GOOG Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, GOOG (NYSE: GOOG) reported an actual EPS of $5.11 for the quarter ending on Apr 29, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.63, resulting in a 94.30% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 04, 2026), GOOG recorded an actual EPS of $2.82 with a 7.22% surprise. See GOOG's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
GOOG has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 29, 2026 showing a 94.30% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 04, 2026 recorded a 7.22% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 5.11 | 2.63 | +94.30% |
| Feb 04, 2026 | 2.82 | 2.63 | +7.22% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 2.87 | 2.3 | +24.78% |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 2.31 | 2.18 | +5.96% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 2.81 | 2.02 | +39.11% |
| Feb 04, 2025 | 2.15 | 2.12 | +1.42% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GOOG stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given GOOG stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 31 analysts have given their ratings
to GOOG out of which
21 analysts have given strong buy call,
7 analysts have given buy call,
3 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$318.65 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -19.75% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for GOOG highest price target?
Analysts suggest GOOG's stock price would rise to a high of $460.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for GOOG over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the GOOG stock price could move to $192.00.
What is the average target price for GOOG?
GOOG stock has an average analyst estimate of $318.65.
At its current price, how far is GOOG from its average target price?
GOOG shares are currently trading -19.75% below this price target.
What were GOOG’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $5.11 versus consensus estimates of $2.63, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.81.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
GOOG's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.60 and $16.46 for the whole year.
What has GOOG's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 12.82% EPS growth for GOOG in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 29.82% in the past five years.