{
  "id": 16739733,
  "title": "Needham reiterates Alphabet stock rating on Waymo concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/needham-reiterates-alphabet-stock-rating-on-waymo-concerns",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-27T11:22:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/needham-reiterates-alphabet-stock-rating-on-waymo-concerns-93CH-4975104"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Needham has maintained a Buy rating and a $450.00 price target for Alphabet stock (NASDAQ:GOOGL), but they have concerns regarding the company's investment in Waymo, the autonomous vehicle unit. Analyst Laura Martin anticipates Alphabet will spend around $4 billion on Waymo by the end of 2028, alongside ongoing losses. This follows Alphabet's decision to allocate $200 billion for annual AI-related capital expenditures. Despite a market cap of $3.86 trillion and a 20% revenue growth over the past year, Alphabet is currently valued at $100 billion for Waymo. Martin suggests that Waymo is merely a distraction for Alphabet in the AI race and proposes offloading hardware costs to a third party or spinning off part of Waymo while retaining data rights. The firm believes capital should be focused on AI over the next three years to safeguard Alphabet's share price. Alphabet appears undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis, with a recommendation to consult a comprehensive Pro Research Report for further insights.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Needham keeps Buy rating on Alphabet stock at $450 target",
    "Analyst Laura Martin worries about Waymo investment costs",
    "Suggests offloading hardware costs or spinning off Waymo"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing autonomous vehicle spending over artificial intelligence risks diverting essential capital away from the primary technological race that currently drives Alphabet's market valuation and long-term shareholder returns.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}