Alphabet Shares Drop Following Third-Quarter Revenue Miss in Services Division
Alphabet (GOOGL) shares fell nearly 10% in after-hours trading following a third-quarter earnings report that revealed a significant revenue miss in its services division. The division, which is primarily driven by advertising, reported $96.3 billion in revenue, falling short of the $98.5 billion expected by analysts. The shortfall has sparked concerns among Wall Street analysts regarding a structural shift in consumer behavior. There is growing apprehension that the rise of AI-driven chatbots is cannibalizing traditional search engine queries, which are more easily monetized through conventional advertising models. Google executives addressed these concerns during an earnings call, noting that while growth in 'AI mode' queries has increased, current monetization levels within those AI interactions are lower than traditional search. The company stated it is currently scaling ad experiments to improve revenue generation within AI-driven results.
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