Key Points
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Alphabet overcame serious challenges in 2025 to reach a new all-time high.
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Microsoft’s current business outlook is reportedly stronger than Alphabet’s during its previous downturn.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) rank as two of the largest tech companies globally, with Alphabet being the third-largest by market capitalization. In 2025, Alphabet’s stock rose significantly after it avoided major changes following a judge’s ruling on monopoly allegations and emerged with its Gemini AI model.
During Microsoft’s recent quarter, its Azure platform reported a 39% year-over-year revenue increase, marking some of the best growth in the past decade. Despite a recent decline in Microsoft’s stock, currently down around 35% from its all-time high, its valuation is approaching decade-low levels, prompting speculation of a potential rebound in 2026.
