Alphabet Market Cap Tops $4 Trillion

Alphabet market cap topped $4 trillion after reports Apple would license Gemini and Wing would expand with Walmart, shifting AI revenue expectations.

January 16, 2026·2 min read
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Flat vector smartphone core radiating circuit symbolizes distribution boosting Alphabet market cap, hitting $4 trillion.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Shares closed above $335, pushing Alphabet past a $4 trillion market cap.
  • Apple confirmed it will license Gemini to power next-gen Siri, analysts estimate about $1 billion annually.
  • Wing and Walmart will add 150 stores, bringing service to more than 270 locations and 40 million Americans.

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Alphabet’s market capitalization surpassed $4 trillion on January 13, 2026, after shares closed above $335. The rally followed reports that Apple confirmed it will license Google’s Gemini AI to power the next generation of Siri, alongside an expanded rollout of Wing’s drone delivery with Walmart. These developments raised investor expectations for AI-driven revenue.

Valuation and Market Position

Alphabet’s shares closed above $335, pushing its market value past $4 trillion and making it the second-most valuable company after NVIDIA. The advance reflected shifting investor views on the company’s near-term revenue mix, driven by fresh prospects for monetizing artificial intelligence.

AI Partnerships and Distribution

Apple confirmed it will use Google’s Gemini AI as the foundation for its next-generation Siri models under a licensing agreement analysts estimate could generate about $1 billion annually for Alphabet. Gemini will be central to Apple devices, Android smartphones, and Google’s Chrome ecosystem, giving Alphabet a broad global distribution footprint. Samsung is expected to double the number of devices running Gemini-powered software in 2026, further expanding its reach.

Wing Drone Expansion

Under a new agreement, Wing and Walmart plan to scale ultra-fast drone delivery to 150 additional Walmart stores over the next year, bringing the total to more than 270 locations by 2027 and reaching over 40 million Americans. The expansion includes new markets such as Los Angeles, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Miami. Wing’s Houston operations are scheduled to begin on January 15, 2026.

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