It is in the middle of a correction, but its 35% return during the past year shows what is possible when the stock gains momentum. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a major catalyst that continues to light up every part of the business. Here's what it would take for Alphabet to double by the end of the decade. Image source: Getty Images Google Cloud used to be a cash drain for the company, but it's now the centerpiece of the stock's recent gains. The cloud platform 's revenue rose 82% year-over-year in the second quarter, compared to a 32% year-over-year growth rate in Q2 2025.
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