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Alphabet Q2 2026 earnings review

https://s206.q4cdn.com/479360582/files/doc_financials/2026/q2/2026q2-alphabet-earnings-slides.pdf - how are these numbers - based on expectations and most anticipated?

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Let me start by fetching Alphabet's Q2 2026 earnings slides to understand what numbers they reported, and also look at analyst expectations and market reaction.

25 days ago

Q2 2026 Earnings July 22, 2026 Note About Forward-Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures Q2 2026 Earnings This presentation may contain forward-looking statements regarding our business, operations, and financial performance. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially. Please refer to our Forms 10-K and 10-Q, including the risk factors. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We present both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures in this presentation. A reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures is included in this presentation and in the most recent earnings press release, which is distributed and available to the public through our Investor Relations website located at abc.xyz/investor. Shipping innovation at scale with incredible velocity 3 Nov 2025 May 2026 Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro Gemini in Chrome updates Gemini 3.5 Flash Gemini Spark Google Antigravity Genie 3 for AI Ultra subscribers Gemini 3.1 Pro Gemini Omni Earnings Highlights Q2 2026 Earnings +24% Alphabet Q2 Y/Y revenue growth Alphabet +17% Search & Other Ads Q2 Y/Y revenue growth in Search Google Cloud +82% Q2 Y/Y revenue growth; $514B backlog ~22B Tokens per minute vs. 16B+ last quarter 1P Model APIs YouTube Ads +13% Q2 Y/Y revenue growth in YouTube Ads 950M Gemini App monthly active users Gemini App in Millions, except Percentages and EPS; unaudited Revenues Costs and Expenses: Cost of Revenues Research and Development Sales and Marketing General and Administrative Total Costs and Expenses Income from operations Other income (expense), net Income before income taxes Provision for income taxes Net income available to common stockholders Diluted EPS per Common Share $96,428 39,039 13,808 7,101 5,209 65,157 31,271 2,662 33,933 5,737 $28,196 $119,796 45,943 18,219 8,403 6,461 79,026 40,770 97,983 138,753 26,560 $112,107 $9.11 24% 18% 32% 18% 24% 21% 30% 3581% 309% 363% 298% $2.31 294% Q2'25 Q2'26 Y/Y Q2 2026 Earnings Preferred stock dividends - 86 N/A $96,428 Q2’25 Q2’26 Y/Y Growth +14% +24% $100,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $110,000 $120,000 in Millions, except Percentages; unaudited Q2 2026 Earnings Revenues ($MM) $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $31,271 $40,770 Q2’25 Q2’26 Operating Margin 32.4% 34.0% $50,000 Operating Income ($MM) $119,796 in Millions, except Percentages; unaudited $0 Q2’25 Q2’26 Operating Expenses ($MM) Research & Development Sales & Marketing General & Administrative $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $45,943 Q2’25 Q2’26 Cost of Revenues ($MM) $16,179 $14,705 Total TAC Other Cost of Revenues Y/Y Growth +10% +18% Y/Y Growth +20% +27% $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $7,101 $8,403 $13,808 $18,219 $33,083 $50,000 $50,000 $5,209 $24,334 $6,461 $29,764 Q2 2026 Earnings $26,118 $39,039 $40,000 Q2’25 Q2’26 Revenues ($MM) Operating Income ($MM) $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $82,543 Google Search & Other YouTube Ads Google Network Subscriptions, Platforms & Devices $54,190 $9,796 $7,354 $11,055 $63,271 $7,303 Y/Y Growth +12% +15% Operating Margin 40.1% 41.8% +15% Y/Y -1% Y/Y +13% Y/Y +17% Y/Y $10,000 Q2’25 Q2’26 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $33,063 $94,540 in Millions, except Percentages; unaudited $11,203 $12,911 Q2 2026 Earnings $39,544 Q2’25 Q2’26 Operating Income ($MM) $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $2,826 $8,814 Operating Margin 20.7% 35.6% $0 Q2’25 Q2’26 Revenues ($MM) $13,624 $24,768 Y/Y Growth +32% +82% $8,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $10,000 in Millions, except Percentages; unaudited Q2 2026 Earnings $5,000 Capital Expenditures ($MM) $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 Y/Y Growth $35,000 $40,000 in Millions, except Percentages; unaudited Q2 2026 Earnings Q2’25 $22,446 +70% $45,000 Q3’25 +83% $23,953 Q4’25 +95% $27,851 Q1’26 +107% $35,674 $44,924 +100% Q2’26 Free Cash Flow Purchases of property and equipment Net cash provided by operating activities Trailing Twelve Months Free Cash Flow Q2’26 Y/Y 41% NM** -20% 100% Q2'26 45,790 $64,429 (35,674) in Millions, except Percentages; unaudited Q2 2026 Earnings Q2'25 Q3'25 27,747 $66,728 (22,446) $5,301 Q4'25 48,414 $73,552 (23,953) $24,461 Q1'26 52,402 $73,266 (27,851) $24,551 *Non-GAAP measure. See following slide for reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures $10,116 39,069 (44,924) ($5,855) $53,273 **NM = Not Meaningful Free Cash Flow Less: purchases of property and equipment Net cash provided from operating activities Net cash provided from operating activities - TTM Less: purchases of property and equipment - TTM Free Cash Flow - TTM Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information *TTM = Trailing Twelve Months We provide non-GAAP free cash flow for the current quarter and trailing twelve months (“TTM”) because it is a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business that can be used for strategic opportunities, including investing in our business and acquisitions, and to strengthen our balance sheet. ● Free cash flow: We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. ● TTM free cash flow: We define trailing twelve months free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for the most recent twelve consecutive months. in Millions, except Percentages; unaudited in millions; unaudited Q2 2026 Earnings 39,113 (14,276) 24,837 36,150 (17,197) 18,953 30,698 (13,061) 17,637 27,747 (22,446) 5,301 (66,980) 133,708 66,728 48,414 (23,953) 24,461 151,424 73,552 (77,872) 52,402 (27,851) 24,551 164,713 73,266 (91,447) Q3’24 Q4’24 Q1’25 Q2’25 Q3’25 Q4’25 Q1’26 Q2’26 45,790 (35,674) 10,116 174,353 64,429 (109,924) 39,069 (44,924) (5,855) 185,675 (132,402) 53,273

25 days ago
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I'll analyze Alphabet's Q2 2026 earnings against expectations. Let me pull the latest financial data and search for consensus estimates.Now let me compute the actual vs. consensus comparison to present clearly.## Alphabet Q2 2026 — Actuals vs. Consensus

Alphabet delivered a strong top-line and bottom-line beat, but the story is more nuanced than the headline numbers suggest. Here's how the figures stack up:

Revenue: Beat. $119.8B came in roughly $2.8–3.0B above the Street's $116.8–117.0B consensus — a 2.5% beat and +24% YoY. This was driven by broad-based strength across Google Services (+15%) and a blowout in Google Cloud.

Diluted EPS: Massive beat — but distorted. The $9.11 GAAP EPS crushed the $2.87–$2.89 consensus by over $6. However, this includes an ~$99B unrealized gain on Alphabet's equity stakes — primarily its ~14% stake in Anthropic, whose valuation jumped from $380B to $965B in May. On an operating basis, adjusted EPS likely landed near or modestly above consensus.

Google Cloud: The standout. $24.8B vs. ~$22.5–22.8B consensus — a 9–10% beat. That's +82% YoY, accelerating from Q1's already-impressive +63%. Cloud is clearly the growth engine, fueled by enterprise AI solutions and infrastructure demand. The $514B backlog (up from $462B in Q1) supports the runway.

Operating Margin: Slight miss. 34.0% vs. Street expectations of ~35.3%. Despite expanding 160bp YoY, costs grew meaningfully — R&D up 32%, S&M +18%, capex +100% to $44.9B. The AI infrastructure buildout is pressuring profitability metrics, and the market was hoping for more operating leverage.

The Real Narrative

The GAAP EPS number is essentially meaningless this quarter. The $99B Anthropic mark-to-market gain distorts everything. What matters:

  • Cloud is overdelivering. 82% growth with margin expansion (Cloud operating margin jumped to 35.6% from 20.7% a year ago) validates the AI infrastructure thesis.
  • Search remains durable. +17% Search & Other ad growth against a tough macro backdrop is impressive.
  • Capex intensity is the wildcard. Q2 capex hit $44.9B (+100% YoY), and free cash flow turned negative (-$5.9B). Alphabet is spending ~$180–190B this year on AI infrastructure. The market wants proof this spending converts to durable revenue, not just backlog.

Bottom line: the operating business beat across the board, Cloud is on fire, but margin-conscious investors will note that costs are rising faster than revenue in several categories. The stock's reaction will likely hinge on Cloud margin trajectory and capex guidance commentary on the call, not the GAAP EPS print.

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What are the top 2 points

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The two points that really matter from this report:

1. Google Cloud is in a league of its own right now. $24.8B revenue (+82% YoY) crushed consensus by nearly 10%, margins jumped from 20.7% to 35.6%, and the backlog hit $514B — up from $462B just last quarter. This isn't just growth; it's accelerating, high-quality growth with expanding profitability. Cloud is the AI monetization story actually delivering.

2. The capex bill is enormous and cash flow is under real strain. Q2 capex doubled to $44.9B and free cash flow went negative (-$5.9B). Alphabet is on pace to spend $180–190B this year. The Anthropic-powered GAAP EPS of $9.11 is a distraction — the real question is whether this infrastructure spend will generate returns that justify it, and the market hasn't seen that proof yet.

25 days ago

Analyse based on what the market is most looking for

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Let me pull together the key data from Alphabet's Q2 2026 earnings and cross-reference it with market expectations. Let me first look at what analysts were expecting and what the key themes are.

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