3 Ways Alphabet Could Disappoint Investors in 2026

After a strong showing in 2025, expectations around Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) have reset higher. Artificial intelligence moved from concept to deployment, and Google Cloud gained credibility, reaffirming the company's ability to grow at a massive scale. For long-term investors, Alphabet appears well-positioned.But markets don't punish companies for being good. They punish them for failing to exceed expectations.Alphabet does not need to stumble badly for investors to feel disappointed in 2026. It only needs to execute well -- but not perfectly -- in a more challenging and competitive environment. Here are three realistic ways that could happen.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool