Just In: Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) Surging in Early PremarketShares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:GOOG ) is experiencing a notable uptick of 0.63% in early market trading on Monday albeit market condition. The asset last close trading session was up 1.67% on Friday.
In recent news, A Spanish consumer rights association on Friday said it had launched preliminary legal action against Google for allegedly collecting sensitive personal data and violating their right to privacy.
The Association of Communication Users (AUC) says the US tech giant collected data about users' personal opinions, religion, sexuality and health through applications and the Android operating system, supporting their claim with a study by a Dublin-based university professor.
"Technology and the desire to provide a service have taken precedence over putting in place safeguards to protect people's privacy," AUC secretary general Bernardo Hernandez told AFP.
"The issue of privacy is extremely scandalous because not even the bare minimum is protected," he added, saying Google could have provided the same services without unnecessarily collecting "an excessive amount of data."
Analyst Summary
According to 44 analysts, the average rating for GOOG stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $307.02, which is a decrease of -0.52% from the latest price.
Important Dates
The next estimated earnings date is Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after market close. The stock price has increased by +62.30% in the last 52 weeks.
