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Alphabet's Q2 earnings beat expectations, but AI spending raises investor concerns
Alphabet reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, with revenue rising 24% year-over-year to $119.8 billion, driven by a 82% surge in Google Cloud revenue. However, the company's increased capital expenditure forecast to $195–205 billion for 2026, primarily for AI infrastructure, has raised concerns among investors about potential impacts on profitability.
Key points
- Google Cloud revenue surged 82% year-over-year to $24.8 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.
- Alphabet's capital expenditure forecast for 2026 increased to $195–205 billion, up from $180–190 billion, raising concerns about profitability.
- Despite strong earnings, Alphabet's stock declined by 7.4% on July 23, 2026, as investors reacted to increased AI spending and capital expenditure forecasts.
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