Should you buy GOOG stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Google (GOOG) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.86 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Up 0.67%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 10.58%
- Strong operating margin of 33.1%
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 296.0x
- Strong return on equity of 50.8%
Google stock price ended at $355.84 on Monday, after gaining 0.670%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Google stock price gained 0.670% on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), rising from $353.47 to $355.84. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.27% from a day low at $351.47 to a day high of $355.93. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 8.96% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -920 thousand shares and in total, 12 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $4.36 billion. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -10.58% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $277.05 and $333.11 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
GOOG Signals & Forecast
The Google stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $361.50. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $349.95. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, August 04, 2026, and so far it has fallen -5.20%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Google stock
Google finds support from accumulated volume at $355.68 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $4.46 between high and low, or 1.27%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.00%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (GOOG) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Alphabet Inc. to open at $354.41, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $349.90 and $361.78, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$11.88 (+/-3.40%) up or down from last closing price. If Alphabet Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.40% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $355.68 (0.04%) than the resistance at $369.27 (3.77%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Dividend Warning For GOOG
Dividend coming up for GOOG: Ex-dividend date (Friday 4th September, 2026) is 24 days away. The dividend is $0.220.Is Alphabet Inc. stock A Buy?
Google holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score:
-1.861
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $354.41 ( 0.401%).
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GOOG Performance
Trading levels for GOOG
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 358.87 | 0.85% |
| R2 | 357.17 | 0.374% |
| R1 | 356.12 | 0.0779% |
| Price | 355.84 | |
| S1 | 352.71 | -0.88% |
| S2 | 351.66 | -1.18% |
| S3 | 349.95 | -1.65% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 384.90 | 8.17% |
| R2 | 376.43 | 5.79% |
| R1 | 369.27 | 3.77% |
| Price | 355.84 | |
| S1 | 355.68 | -0.0450% |
| S2 | 334.69 | -5.94% |
| S3 | 318.34 | -10.54% |
GOOG Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 22, 2026 | Sep 04, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | $0.220 | 0.0674% |
| 2 | Apr 27, 2026 | Jun 08, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.220 | 0.0574% |
| 3 | Feb 04, 2026 | Mar 09, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.210 | 0.0650% |
| 4 | Nov 06, 2025 | Dec 08, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.210 | 0.0720% |
| 5 | Jul 23, 2025 | Sep 08, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.210 | 0.108% |
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