Alphabet and Nvidia Just Might Be the Ultimate AI Stocks. But Which Will Be the Bigger Winner Over the Next 10 Years?

Alphabet and Nvidia Just Might Be the Ultimate AI Stocks. But Which Will Be the Bigger Winner Over the Next 10 Years?

By Daniel Sparks
Publication Date: 2026-03-06 17:00:00

Key Points

  • Alphabet’s cloud backlog just surged 55% sequentially to $240 billion.

  • Nvidia’s data center revenue soared 75% year over year in its latest quarter.

  • When comparing the two AI stocks, one is the clear winner.

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Both Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) have established themselves as foundational pillars of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. But when looking ahead over a 10-year horizon, the question isn’t whether both businesses will succeed — it’s which stock offers the better risk-adjusted path for investors from today’s starting line.

On the surface, Nvidia’s momentum looks unstoppable. The semiconductor giant just reported another quarter of staggering growth. Yet beneath the headline numbers, the comparison isn’t so simple. Ultimately, one of these two tech behemoths comes out ahead when comparing their business durability and valuation expectations.

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