This Tech Stock Could Turn $1,000 Into $18,000 in 21 Years
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Alphabet could achieve that even if it grows at a far slower pace than its historic average.Since its August 2004 initial public offering, Alphabet's (GOOG 2.08%)(GOOGL 1.89%) stock has increased in value by more than 133 times. Its compound annual growth rate has been over 25% during those 21 years, which is as impressive as it gets. I don't foresee Alphabet maintaining that average over the next couple of decades, but even if we knock over 10% off its growth rate and assume that it averages 15% annual returns over the next 21 years, a single $1,000 investment made today could grow to be worth over $18,000 in that time. GOOGL data by YCharts. Here's how much a one-time $1,000 investment would grow into, assuming it maintains a 15% compound annual growth rate. Years InvestedInvestment Value10$4,04515$8,13720$16,36621$18,82125$32,918 Calculations by author. Values rounded to the nearest dollar. Past results don't guarantee future performance, so I don't want to give the impression that this is a given for Alphabet. Averaging 15% annual returns for two-plus decades will be hard for any company, especially one that is already valued at over $4 trillion. But I believe that Alphabet has all the tools to be a long-term portfolio staple. If it keeps innovation at its core, it'll be in good shape.Read NextFeb 4, 2026 •By Danny Vena, CPAGoogle Plans to Double Capex Spending as Cloud Growth Soars 48%Feb 4, 2026 •By Daniel SparksIs Alphabet Stock a Buy as Google Cloud Revenue Soars?Feb 4, 2026 •By Keith Speights2 Top Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in FebruaryFeb 1, 2026 •By Keithen Drury3 AI Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold ForeverJan 31, 2026 •By Adam SpataccoOpenAI and Anthropic Now Rival Public Software Giants for Revenue.
That Makes These 3 Stocks Strong Buys for 2026.Jan 31, 2026 •By Geoffrey SeilerWhy This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is Gaining Attention From Institutional InvestorsAbout the AuthorStefon Walters is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering publicly traded companies across technology, consumer goods, and financials, as well as retirement planning. Stefon is a published author and has more than a decade of experience teaching financial literacy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.TMFStefonWStocks MentionedAlphabetNASDAQ: GOOGL$333.28 (0.02%) $6.43AlphabetNASDAQ: GOOG$333.60 (0.02%) $7.10*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.