The Evolution of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Component Changes: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has undergone nearly 60 changes since its inception in 1896, with the 60th change expected in 2026, potentially replacing Verizon, highlighting the market's focus on long-term growth potential.
- Verizon's Performance: As of January 21, Verizon's stock price stood at $39.24, significantly lower than other Dow components, and it has only gained 17% since its inclusion in 2004, indicating a lack of competitiveness in the market.
- Alphabet's Potential: As a likely replacement for Verizon, Alphabet's strong performance in advertising and cloud computing, particularly its over 25% compound annual growth rate, positions it as a prime candidate to enhance the Dow's overall performance.
- Market Impact: The inclusion of Alphabet would elevate the Dow's market influence, especially in advertising health and cloud computing, further propelling the index towards the 50,000-point milestone.
Analyst Views on GOOGL
Wall Street analysts forecast GOOGL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GOOGL is 338.25 USD with a low forecast of 279.00 USD and a high forecast of 390.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
34 Analyst Rating
27 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 334.550
Low
279.00
Averages
338.25
High
390.00
Current: 334.550
Low
279.00
Averages
338.25
High
390.00
About GOOGL
Alphabet Inc. is a holding company. The Company's segments include Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment includes infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. Its Other Bets segment is engaged in the sale of healthcare-related services and Internet services. Its Google Cloud provides enterprise-ready cloud services, including Google Cloud Platform and Google Workspace. Google Cloud Platform provides access to solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI) offerings, including its AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Gemini for Google Cloud; cybersecurity, and data and analytics. Google Workspace includes cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
