Alphabet (GOOGL) shares fell 2.14% to $332.45 during live trading on February 4, 2026. The company reported Q4 2025 earnings after the market close on that date. The stock previously closed at $339.71 on February 3, 2026, marking a 1.16% decrease.
The NASDAQ fell 1.31% as growth stocks faced profit-taking and broader sector weakness. Investors expressed "SaaSpocalypse" concerns following the release of an AI automation tool by Anthropic.
Participation in Project Vault was a minor positive for the company. This was ultimately overshadowed by sector rotation and the market's reaction following the earnings announcement.