Waymo Stock

The closest listed alternative

Buying Alphabet is the only listed way to own a share of Waymo. Alphabet has two share classes: GOOGL carries voting rights, GOOG does not.

• GOOGLAlphabet (Class A)
• GOOGAlphabet (Class C)

Who owns Waymo

Waymo began as the Google self-driving car project and is a subsidiary of Alphabet. It has taken outside investment, but Alphabet retains control.

What would have to happen before you could buy shares

Waymo would have to be separated from its current owner and listed in its own right. Until that happens, the only way to own any part of it is through the listed parent above.

Be careful with "pre-IPO" share offers. Legitimate pre-IPO stock is generally restricted to employees, existing investors and accredited investors, and unsolicited offers to sell you shares in a private company are a common fraud pattern.

Frequently asked questions

Is Waymo publicly traded?

No. Waymo has no ticker of its own because it is not an independent company — it is owned by Alphabet, which is publicly traded.

What is the Waymo stock symbol?

Waymo does not have a stock symbol. Any ticker you see quoted under its name belongs to a different company or asset — as of September 2026 there is no listed Waymo security.

How can I invest in Waymo?

Buying Alphabet is the only listed way to own a share of Waymo. Alphabet has two share classes: GOOGL carries voting rights, GOOG does not. Alphabet (Class A) (GOOGL), Alphabet (Class C) (GOOG).

Will Waymo go public?

Waymo is not an independent company, so a listing would require its owner to spin it out. Nothing of the kind has been announced as of September 2026.