**Citigroup Affirms “Buy” Rating on Alphabet**
On December 22, 2025, Citigroup maintained a “Buy” recommendation for Alphabet (NasdaqGS: GOOG), forecasting a potential upside of 3.82%. The average one-year price target is set at $323.23 per share, compared to its latest closing price of $311.34.
**Institutional Investor Sentiment**
There are currently 6,095 institutional investors reporting positions in Alphabet, up 3.92% from the previous quarter. total shares held by institutions have decreased by 1.51% to approximately 3.635 million shares. Notable increases in portfolio allocation from significant holders include J.P. Morgan Chase, which raised its stake by 36.64%, and Geode Capital Management, which increased its holdings by 25.52%.
