Date: April 14, 2026
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) reported a 106.3% share increase over the past year, outperforming the Zacks Internet – Services industry, which saw a 93.8% rise. Key drivers include Google Cloud, which ended Q4 2025 with a $240 billion backlog—up 55% sequentially—and over 325 million paid subscriptions across its services.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) shares increased by 22.1%, significantly outperforming the Zacks Internet – Software industry at 1.1%. The company’s services now engage over 3.58 billion daily users, with Instagram Reels watch time increasing by over 30% year-over-year in the U.S.
Shell plc (SHEL) shares gained 53.4% compared to a 61.8% rise in the Zacks Oil and Gas – Integrated – International industry. Despite robust cash flow generation and an LNG franchise with strong demand visibility, year-over-year declines in earnings and revenue highlight exposure to commodity price cycles.
