Nvidia vs. Alphabet: The AI Revolution Is Big Enough for Both. Here's the Better Buy.
Which part of the AI trade is more likely to better serve investors?
In the ongoing AI revolution, Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet's parent company, Alphabet (GOOGL), have emerged as key players. While Nvidia's hardware remains dominant in AI accelerators, Alphabet has long been innovating in the field. However, Alphabet may have the brighter future ahead. Admittedly, Nvidia's dominance in AI accelerators has been unprecedented, driving a 96% year-over-year revenue increase in the first two quarters of fiscal 2027.
The company's stock has gained 1,460% since its October 2022 low, making it the world's largest company by market cap. Alphabet's stock has risen by a more modest 190% since Nvidia's 2022 low. Alphabet's capital expenditures (capex) may raise concerns about financial stability, but the company is less exposed to this risk than Nvidia.
Alphabet's Google Cloud has seen an 84% revenue increase in the first nine months of 2026, making up 21% of the company's revenue. Nvidia's data center segment accounts for over 92% of its revenue, making it more exposed to concentration risk. Alphabet's potential revenue surge from Waymo, its autonomous driving company, could significantly boost its growth, though this is years away.
Currently, Alphabet trades at just 15 times earnings, making it an attractive buy on this pullback. While Nvidia's growth story is likely far from over, Alphabet appears to have greater future growth potential.
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