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Alphabet's revenue growth accelerated to 24.2% YoY in Q2 2026, driven by a 82% surge in Google Cloud, while gross margins expanded to 61.6% from 59.5% a year earlier. However, the AI infrastructure buildout has driven capex to 37.5% of revenue, causing free ca...
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Revenue growth accelerated to 24.2% YoY in Q2 2026, with gross margin expanding to 61.6% and operating margin to 34.0%, though net margin of 93.7% was inflated by a one-time gain.
Google Cloud revenue grew 63% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with a backlog exceeding $460 billion, indicating strong future revenue visibility.
Alphabet's full-stack AI approach is effectively monetizing AI investments, with unprecedented demand for its AI chips (TPUs).
Google Search revenue increased by 19% in Q1 2026, indicating strength in the core advertising business despite AI disruptions.
Alphabet's CapEx guidance for 2026 is projected between $175 billion and $190 billion, raising concerns about future cash flow.
Competition from AI-powered alternatives and potential shifts in partnerships could significantly impact Google's ad revenue.
Ongoing antitrust litigation and a $3.5 billion fine in Europe pose significant risks to Google's financial performance.
Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 22, 2026 | $9.11+217.4% vs $2.87 | $119.8B+2.8% vs $116.5B |
Q2 2026 Apr 29, 2026 | $5.11+93.6% vs $2.64 | $109.9B+2.7% vs $107.0B |
Q1 2026 Feb 4, 2026 | $2.82+9.7% vs $2.57 | $113.8B+2.2% vs $111.3B |
Q4 2025 Oct 29, 2025 | $2.87+24.8% vs $2.30 | $102.3B+2.4% vs $99.9B |
Buffett is widely recognized as the greatest investor of all time. He's also highly regarded for his aphorisms and simple investing advice.
Wall Street has targets for Google, NVIDIA, and Salesforce, but one analyst thinks those numbers still leave serious money on the table heading into 2027.
The founder of the trust and safety team at Alphabet's Google this week called for a slowdown in AI development, warning that the tech industry was repeating the same mistakes from the social media era, potentially causing even greater harm to children.
Berkshire Hathaway just made a jaw-dropping move into a stock I have been quietly stacking for months, and the timing reveals something important about where the biggest money thinks this AI cycle is actually headed.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $351.16 | $4.25T | 32.48 | 15.13% | 32.8% | 35.7% | 0.23% | |
| $736.60 | $1.87T | 31.36 | 22.17% | 29.84% | 29.73% | — | |
| $498.00 | $3.7T | 27.74 | 17.79% | 40.31% | 33.22% | — | |
| $254.98 | $2.74T | 35.56 | 12.38% | 17.44% | 30.5% | — | |
| $339.75 | $4.99T | 45.54 | 6.43% | 27.62% | 137.18% | — | |
| $92.43 | $31.44B | 52.64 | -3.04% | -2.9% | -1.61% | — |
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) reported $445.87B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 101347% increase from $439.5M in 2002.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) grew revenue by 15.1% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is profitable, generating $244.21B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (32.8% net margin).
Yes, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.23%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 35.7%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) generated $53.27B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
