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Alphabet
S&P 500 Nasdaq 100
$4.03T
Market Cap
28.6
P/E
1.91
PEG
34.9%
ROCE
35.7%
ROE
0.16
D/E
32.0%
OPM
-15.8%
% from 52W High
69
α RS
🔍 GOOGL is showing a high-conviction setup because it matches 21 of 39 tracked screener presets, Sector RRG has Communication Services in the Leading quadrant with the trail still strengthening, and RS Rating is 69. Net: Broad signal stack, not a recommendation. ? Conviction RRG RS Rating
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Conviction 21/39 · Communication Services in Leading quadrant · RS Rating 69
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Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services, such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and Google One. The Google Cloud segment offers consumption-based fees and subscriptions for AI solutions, including AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Gemini enterprise. It also provides cybersecurity, and data and analytics services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet; and other enterprise services. The Other Bets segment sells transportation and internet services. Alphabet Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

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Manager Shares Value % of Fund Period
Daniel Loeb Third Point LLC 175.0K $50.3B 2.42% Mar 2026
Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway Inc 41.28M $11.9B 4.51% Mar 2026
Tiger Global Management Tiger Global Management LLC 10.63M $3.1B 13.38% Mar 2026
Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway Inc 6.70M $1.9B 0.73% Mar 2026
Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway Inc 6.25M $1.8B 0.68% Mar 2026
Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway Inc 3.59M $1.0B 0.39% Mar 2026
Li Lu Himalaya Capital Management 2.54M $731.4M 22.85% Mar 2026
Li Lu Himalaya Capital Management 2.45M $703.2M 21.97% Mar 2026
Andreas Halvorsen Viking Global Investors 2.40M $689.0M 1.93% Mar 2026
David Tepper Appaloosa LP 1.73M $497.0M 8.38% Mar 2026

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Revenue
$119.8B
+24% YoY
Operating Income
$40.8B
+30% YoY
Operating Margin
34.0%
+2.0pp YoY
Net Income
$112.1B
+298% YoY
What Went Right
  • Consolidated revenue grew 24% to $119.8B, the 12th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.
  • Google Cloud revenue accelerated 82% to $24.8B, with operating income more than tripling to $8.8B and Cloud backlog reaching $514B.
  • Search revenue grew 17% to $63.3B, supported by AI Mode surpassing 1B monthly active users and strong adoption of Gemini Enterprise by ~90% of the Fortune 100.
What to Watch
  • Q3 faces a slight FX headwind and begins lapping a tougher Search growth comparison starting in Q3 2025.
  • Management plans to use third-party capacity in Q3 as a bridge, which is expected to create modest margin pressure.
  • FY2026 CapEx guidance was raised to $195–205B and is expected to increase significantly again in 2027, keeping free cash flow under pressure.
Management Guidance
  • Q3: slight FX headwind to consolidated revenue; no specific revenue range provided, but Cloud growth is expected to remain strong.
  • Q3: Search lapping acceleration from prior year; third-party capacity bridging is expected to create modest margin pressure.
  • TPU system sales: only a small portion of existing agreements to be recognized in 2026, with the vast majority recognized in 2027.
  • FY2026 CapEx guidance raised to $195–205B, up from $180–190B; CapEx expected to increase significantly in 2027.
Investor Lens
The bull case is clearly stronger after this quarter: AI demand is driving an inflection in Cloud growth, Search is monetizing AI experiences well, and the $514B backlog signals durable momentum. However, the massive step-up in CapEx, persistent supply constraints, and expected margin pressure from third-party capacity mean investors will need patience on returns and free cash flow. The equity and debt raises provide balance-sheet flexibility, but the multi-year investment cycle remains the key swing factor.
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📈 STRONG Q2 delivers 24% growth; Cloud surges 82%
Revenue
Consolidated revenue rose 24% YoY to $119.8B. Google Services grew 15% to $94.5B, with Search up 17% to $63.3B and YouTube ads up 13% to $11.1B. Google Cloud grew 82% to $24.8B, driven by GCP, AI infrastructure, and AI solutions.
Profitability
Net income available to common stockholders was $112.1B, up 298%, helped by $98.0B of net other income, primarily unrealized equity gains. Diluted EPS rose 294% to $9.11.
Margins
Operating income grew 30% to $40.8B, with operating margin expanding 2pp to 34%. Google Cloud operating margin improved sharply to 35.6% from 20.7% a year ago, while Google Services operating margin was 41.8%.
Balance Sheet
Cash and marketable securities were $242.5B, including $87.1B of marketable equity securities; long-term debt was $98.2B. Quarterly CapEx was $44.9B, driving negative free cash flow of $5.9B. In Q2, Alphabet raised $49.6B in equity and $20.3B in senior notes.
Key Risks
Management highlighted a supply-constrained environment and said third-party capacity in Q3 would create modest margin pressure. They also pointed to FX headwinds and harder Search comparisons in Q3. Free cash flow is expected to remain under pressure from heavy technical infrastructure investment.
Outlook
Q3 revenue faces a slight FX headwind while Search laps a prior-year acceleration, but Cloud growth is expected to remain strong. Full-year 2026 CapEx guidance was raised to $195–205B, with another significant increase expected in 2027.
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Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2026-07-22
Revenue grew 24% year-over-year to $119.8B, driven by strong AI-led growth in Search, YouTube, and Cloud. Cloud revenue surged 82%, with backlog reaching $514B, and CapEx guidance was raised to support ongoing AI infrastructure investments.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2026-04-29
Revenue grew 22% year-over-year to $109.9B, driven by strong AI-led growth in Cloud (up 63%), Search, and subscriptions. Cloud backlog nearly doubled, and margins expanded across segments, with significant CapEx increases planned to meet AI demand.
Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2026-02-04
Q4 revenues rose 18% year-over-year to $113.8B, driven by 17% Search and 48% Cloud growth. AI investments fueled record annual revenues over $400B, with strong momentum in subscriptions and enterprise AI. 2026 CapEx is projected at $175–$185B.
Q3 2025 Q3 2025 2025-10-29
Achieved record $102.3B revenue in Q3 2025, up 16% year-over-year, with double-digit growth in Search, YouTube, Cloud, and subscriptions. AI advancements drove business momentum, while Cloud backlog and CapEx reached new highs. Operating income rose despite a $3.5B EC fine.
Q2 2025 Q2 2025 2025-07-23
Q2 2025 delivered double-digit revenue growth across Search, YouTube, subscriptions, and Cloud, fueled by rapid AI adoption and product innovation. Cloud revenue surged 32% with a $106B backlog, while CapEx guidance was raised to $85B for 2025 to meet demand.
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