Google (GOOGL, $1,155.92) Passes Up Bid For $10 Billion Contract With the Pentagon
Alphabet’s Google will no longer bid for a $10 billion contract with the Pentagon.
The contract is for a program called Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI), which would allow the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to use cloud services for storing massive data. Google has decided to not pursue the contract since the latter could apparently conflict with the company’s corporate principles. “"While we are working to support the US government with our cloud in many areas, we are not bidding on the JEDI contract because first, we couldn't be assured that it would align with our AI Principles and second, we determined that there were portions of the contract that were out of scope with our current government certifications," Google's statement said.
The company is however open to a bidding for a part of it if the DOD employs more cloud computing companies' services for the program. But the Pentagon suggests that splitting the contract among multiple providers might make the project too complex and adversely affect the data migration process.
In the past, Google’s employees have been vocal about not supporting any contract with the U.S. government that might in any way contribute to warfare technology. A CNN article in June reported that Google wouldn't renew its contract for the Pentagon's Project Maven program when it ends in March 2019. The program uses artificial intelligence for drone strikes.
With Google stepping back, the Pentagon's $10 billion JEDI contract might be eyed by Microsoft, Oracle and Amazon (as indicated by a July report in Bloomberg). Bids are due by Friday, October 12.
GOOGL's Indicator enters downward trend
The Aroon Indicator for GOOGL entered a downward trend on March 13, 2026. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor identified a pattern where the AroonDown red line was above 70 while the AroonUp green line was below 30 for three straight days. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. A.I.dvisor looked at 137 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator formed such a pattern. In of the 137 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 04, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on GOOGL as a result. In of 75 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
GOOGL moved below its 50-day moving average on February 10, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for GOOGL crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on February 17, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GOOGL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where GOOGL's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 17 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 52 cases where GOOGL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GOOGL just turned positive on March 10, 2026. Looking at past instances where GOOGL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 54 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GOOGL advanced for three days, in of 363 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GOOGL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 96, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (8.803) is normal, around the industry mean (24.743). P/E Ratio (27.963) is within average values for comparable stocks, (68.558). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.275) is also within normal values, averaging (22.071). Dividend Yield (0.003) settles around the average of (0.034) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (9.174) is also within normal values, averaging (63.654).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GOOGL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
Notable companies
Industry description
Market Cap
High and low price notable news
Volume
Fundamental Analysis Ratings
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
Advertisement
General Information
a holding company with interests in software, health care, transportation and other technologies
Industry InternetSoftwareServices
Advertisement