Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) subsidiary Google, in an unprecedented move, has started allowing users to change their @gmail.com addresses, according to an official Google support document.

Feature Currently Limited To India

Google states the email address changing feature is “rolling out slowly for all users,” meaning the option may not be available to everyone at the moment, according to the support page.

Tom’s Hardware noted that the support page appears in Hindi, further suggesting that the feature’s initial deployment is focused on Indian users.

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How The Gmail Address Change Feature Works

Users with @gmail.com addresses can replace their existing address with a new @gmail.com address. The original address automatically becomes an alternate email, so emails sent to either address are received in the same account. All saved account data, including photos, messages, and previously sent emails, remain intact. Users can use their old or new email address to log in to Google services like Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Play, and Google Drive.

While the old Gmail address can be reused at any time, the new address cannot be used for another Google account for 12 months.

Through their Google account settings, users can also check whether their desired @gmail.com address is available.

Google did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comment on the timeline and global rollout of the Gmail address change feature.

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Trading Metrics and Analyst Ratings

Analysts continued to be optimistic about Alphabet in December. JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) confirmed its Overweight rating with a $385 target, while Citigroup (NYSE:C) maintained a Buy rating with a $350 target, indicating confidence in Google’s growth and advertising revenue resiliency.

The corporation managed by Sundar Pichai has a $3.8 trillion market capitalisation and a 52-week trading range of $142.66 to $328. Over the last 12 months, GOOG has increased by 60.16%, indicating a robust rising trend. The stock is trading close to its highs and is well-positioned for further expansion, as seen by its position at roughly 93% of its 52-week range.

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About Alphabet Inc.

Alphabet (GOOGL) is a global technology holding company and the parent of Google, YouTube, Waymo, Verily, and other firms. It focuses on internet services, online advertising, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), consumer hardware, autonomous driving, and more, using its conglomerate structure to manage diverse, innovation-driven subsidiaries under one corporate umbrella.

Alphabet conducts business worldwide, with significant operations and revenue across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other regions through data centers, offices, and sales operations in dozens of countries. Formed in 2015 through a restructuring of Google, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Google itself was originally founded in 1998.

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Alphabet Stock Surges

Alphabet stock is trading close to its 52-week high of $328.83, reflecting a strong rerating in 2025. Over the last five days, GOOGL stock is slightly up by about 0.18%, while the stock’s one-month gain is roughly on par with its 52-week performance.

Alphabet Tops Q3 Results

Alphabet reported third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 29, showing revenue of about $102.3 billion, its first quarter above the $100 billion mark, up roughly 16% year-over-year (YOY) and ahead of analyst expectations of around $99.8 billion to $99.9 billion. Diluted EPS was $2.87, up about 35% from a year earlier and roughly 27% above consensus estimates near $2.26 per share, helped by strong ad and cloud performance and gains on equity securities. Google Services revenue reached about $87.1 billion while Google Cloud grew roughly 34% to around $15.2 billion, both beating forecasts.The performance over the last three months has been roughly 34%, but the six-month return is a remarkable 79%. On a 52-week basis, GOOGL stock is up roughly 73%, far outpacing the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) approximately 14% gain over the same period.

GAAP operating income was approximately $31.2 billion, implying a 30.5% operating margin. Excluding a roughly $3.5 billion European Commission fine, operating income was about $34.7 billion with a margin near 33.9%, as revenue growth outpaced underlying cost increases. Net income rose to about $35 billion, with EPS lifted by roughly $10.7 billion of unrealized gains on non‑marketable equity securities. Free cash flow for the quarter was about $24.5 billion, and Alphabet ended the period with close to $100 billion in cash and marketable securities. Meanwhile, Google Cloud’s backlog climbed to roughly $155 billion, reflecting strong multi‑year AI and cloud commitments.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the most widely held stocks by hedge funds in 2025. On December 19, Wedbush analyst Scott Devitt lifted the price target on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) to $350 from $320 while maintaining an Outperform rating on the stock. The firm told investors that consumer internet companies delivered solid returns in the year, averaging 23% across 24 covered companies compared to 19% for the NASDAQ. Wedbush expects performance to diverge in 2026, with investors taking into account factors such as the rising adoption of digital technologies and AI.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) also received a rating update from Bank of America Securities analyst Justin Post on December 18, who reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and set a price target of $335.00.

In a separate development, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) reported on December 9 that Google Cloud announced that the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) selected its Gemini for Government as the first enterprise AI deployed in the U.S. Department of War (DoW)’s GenAI.mil to 3 million civilian and military personnel.

Gemini for Government is an AI-optimized, enterprise-grade platform uniting industry-leading AI models, best of Google’s FedRAMP High and DoW Impact Level 5 (IL5) authorized commercial cloud, and agentic solutions that support the unclassified business processes of government agencies.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a holding company with segments including Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment operates various services and products, including Android, Google Maps, Google Play, Chrome, Search, and YouTube.

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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is one of the best Reddit stocks to invest in right now. On December 12, JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Alphabet to $385 from $340, while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm maintains a positive outlook on the MAG7 group as it moves into 2026, anticipating another solid year of revenue growth for the internet sector.

Earlier in Q3 2025, Alphabet recorded its first-ever $100 billion quarter. Total revenue for the quarter reached $102.3 billion, which marked a 16% increase year-over-year. The company’s net income rose by 33% to $35 billion, resulting in an EPS of $2.87, which was a 35% increase year-over-year.
Google Services generated $87.1 billion in revenue, a 14% increase over the previous year. Google Cloud’s sales increased by 34% to $15.2 billion, making it the fastest-growing category. YouTube advertising revenue also grew significantly, up 15% year over year to $10.3 billion. YouTube is adopting a twin-engine monetisation strategy, with both subscription services and advertising showing strong growth.