Alphabet Q3 Results Show Rapid Google Cloud Growth Amid Heavy AI Infrastructure Investment
Alphabet reported third-quarter revenue of $127.6 billion, a 25% year-over-year increase, though it missed Wall Street estimates for both revenue and earnings per share. While Google Cloud experienced massive growth—surging 103% to $30.7 billion driven by AI infrastructure demand—the company's diluted EPS fell 26% to $2.12. The decline in profitability was largely attributed to an $8.2 billion loss in the value of equity investments, such as SpaceX, rather than core operational weakness. To capitalize on AI opportunities, Alphabet is significantly increasing capital expenditures, projecting spending of approximately $200 billion in 2026 and $300 billion in 2027, which has resulted in negative free cash flow of $9.1 billion.
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