Fueled by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and strong investor confidence, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has overtaken Apple in market value for the first time since 2019, signaling a notable shift in the hierarchy of global tech giants.
According to Bloomberg, Alphabet’s market capitalization
climbed to $3.89 trillion on Wednesday and further rose to $3.92 trillion by Thursday.
In contrast, Apple’s valuation dipped to roughly $3.80 trillion during the same
period. Nvidia continues to lead the pack, maintaining the top spot with a
market cap of $4.49 trillion as of Thursday.
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AI Drives Alphabet’s
Growth
Experts attribute Alphabet’s rise primarily to its
accelerating AI initiatives and infrastructure investments. In 2025, the
company’s stock surged about 65%, making it the best-performing member of the
so-called “Magnificent Seven” tech companies. Analysts predict this momentum
will carry into 2026 as Alphabet continues to expand its AI solutions across
both consumer and enterprise markets.
Notably, Google reportedly regained market share from OpenAI
at the start of January 2026 after ChatGPT experienced a decline in traffic
following the release of Google’s Gemini 3 model. The advanced Gemini 3 Pro is
positioned as a high-end offering, and Google’s seventh-generation Tensor
Processing Units (TPUs) are increasingly seen as a credible alternative to
Nvidia’s GPUs, further strengthening Alphabet’s AI ecosystem.
Apple’s AI Strategy
Still Emerging
Apple, by comparison, is perceived as trailing behind its competitors in delivering a landmark AI breakthrough. Nonetheless, expectations for 2026 remain high. Reports suggest a major revamp of Siri is planned with iOS 26.4, alongside deeper AI integrations, potentially including Google’s Gemini to handle complex tasks. These steps signal Apple’s renewed effort to stay competitive in an AI-dominated landscape.
BY- NIROSHA GUPTA
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