Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reached a $4 trillion market valuation on Monday, 12 January 2026. This milestone comes after the company refocused its strategy on artificial intelligence (AI), which has boosted investor confidence and strengthened its position as a leader in the tech industry.
Last week, Alphabet surpassed Apple in market value for the first time since 2019, becoming the second most valuable company in the world. The company’s recent growth reflects a broader turnaround in its fortunes. In 2025, Alphabet’s shares rose by around 65%, outperforming most of its peers in the so-called “Magnificent Seven” group of top tech companies.
Since the start of 2026, the stock has gained an additional 6%, continuing its strong momentum. Analysts say Alphabet’s focus on AI and cutting-edge technology has played a key role in this surge, attracting investor optimism and putting the company at the forefront of the next generation of innovation.
This new valuation highlights Alphabet’s recovery and growth, showing that strategic investments in emerging technologies can significantly boost market performance and global influence.