Google Cloud Doubles, but Alphabet Burns Cash on AI
Alphabet reported third-quarter revenue of $127.6 billion, up 25% but just short of Wall Street estimates, as Google Cloud revenue more than doubled to $30.7 billion. AI data-centre spending pushed free cash flow to minus $9.07 billion, which Reuters says is a first in Alphabet’s 22 years as a public company. Net income fell to $26.2 billion from $35.0 billion a year earlier; ad revenue missed estimates. Shares fell in after-hours trading.
What’s confirmed
- Alphabet reported third-quarter revenue of $127.6 billion, up 25% but just short of Wall Street estimates, as Google Cloud revenue more than doubled to $30.7 billion.
- AI data-centre spending pushed free cash flow to minus $9.07 billion, which Reuters says is a first in Alphabet’s 22 years as a public company.
- Net income fell to $26.2 billion from $35.0 billion a year earlier; ad revenue missed estimates.
- Shares fell in after-hours trading.
Confirmed by 3 independent outlets: Reuters, CNBC and AP.
What would move the score
- Now: 97% with 3 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: Alphabet’s Q3 release (SEC).| ✓ | Reuters Counted https://au.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/alphabets-google-cloud-unit-beats-quarterly-revenue-estimates-on-steady-ai-demand-4722834 |
| ✓ | CNBC Counted https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/28/alphabet-googl-earnings-q3-2026.html |
| ✓ | AP Counted https://apnews.com/article/google-earnings-q3-revenue-profit-ai-alphabet-1acf6aff00d4dc084c5243d613307388 |
| · | Primary source Plus the primary source: Alphabet’s Q3 release (SEC). https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1652044/000165204426000080/googexhibit991q32026.htm |
Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 97% with 3 independent confirmations.
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