Google (Alphabet) Credit Rating & NNN Cap Rate Analysis

2nd May 2026 | by the Investment Grade Team

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Google (Alphabet) credit rating, NNN cap rate, and investment grade tenant profile
MetricDetails
Entity / Legal NameAlphabet Inc. / Google LLC
TickerNASDAQ: GOOGL / GOOG
S&P / Moody‑s RatingAA+ / Aa2
Rating OutlookStable
Investment Grade StatusInvestment Grade — High Grade
SectorTechnology / Internet / Data Centers
HeadquartersMountain View, California
Annual Revenue~$340 billion (FY2024)
Market Capitalization~$2.2 trillion
Cap Rate Range4.25% – 5.25%
NNN Property TypesOffice campuses, data centers, Google Fiber hubs
Guarantee TypeCorporate (Alphabet Inc. or Google LLC)

Google / Alphabet Business Overview & NNN Investment Profile

Alphabet Inc. is the parent company of Google, the world’s dominant search engine, advertising platform, and cloud computing provider. With approximately $340 billion in annual revenue, over $100 billion in cash and investments, and a market capitalization exceeding $2 trillion, Alphabet ranks among the most financially powerful corporations on Earth. Google’s real estate footprint spans massive office campuses in major technology hubs (Mountain View, New York, Seattle, Austin, Chicago) and a rapidly expanding network of data centers supporting Google Cloud, YouTube, and AI infrastructure.

For NNN investors, Google-guaranteed leases on office campuses and data centers represent ultra-premium assets. The AA+/Aa2 credit rating places Alphabet alongside Apple at the top of the corporate credit spectrum, one notch below Microsoft’s AAA. Google’s massive AI infrastructure buildout is driving significant new data center development, creating NNN investment opportunities in markets where Google is expanding its physical footprint.

Investment Grade — S&P AA+ / Moody‑s Aa2, Stable
Alphabet’s AA+/Aa2 credit rating reflects its dominant market positions in search advertising (90%+ global share), YouTube, and the rapidly growing Google Cloud platform. Annual operating cash flow exceeds $100 billion, providing extraordinary backing for NNN lease obligations.

Cap Rate Analysis

Google NNN properties trade in the 4.25% to 5.25% cap rate range as of Q1 2026. These assets are extremely rare in the transaction market, as Google tends to own rather than lease its major facilities, and landlords who hold Google-guaranteed leases rarely sell.

Is Google investment grade?
Yes. Alphabet (Google’s parent) carries S&P AA+ and Moody‑s Aa2, among the highest credit ratings in the corporate world.
What types of NNN properties does Google occupy?
Google’s real estate includes corporate office campuses in major tech hubs, data centers across North America, and smaller office locations in secondary markets. Data center demand is accelerating due to AI infrastructure investment.
How does Google’s credit compare to other tech companies?
Microsoft (AAA/Aaa) is the only tech company rated higher. Google matches Apple at S&P AA+, though Apple carries Moody‑s Aaa vs. Google’s Aa2.

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