Alphabet Reports Negative Free Cash Flow Amid Aggressive AI Infrastructure Spending
Alphabet (GOOGL) reported a mixed third-quarter earnings report characterized by strong top-line growth but significant cash outflows. While revenue surged 25% year-over-year to $127.6 billion and Google Cloud revenue more than doubled, the company recorded negative free cash flow of approximately $9.1 billion. This deficit was driven primarily by $51.4 billion in capital expenditures aimed at expanding AI infrastructure, including data centers and server equipment. Despite the quarterly cash burn, Alphabet's long-term liquidity remains robust with $265.1 billion in cash and marketable securities and a positive trailing 12-month free cash flow of $19.7 billion. The company's underlying business continues to show strength, evidenced by a 30% increase in operating income and significant margin improvements within its cloud division.
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