Alphabet Exceeds Q4 Earnings Expectations, Plans Increased AI Spending
- Alphabet’s fourth-quarter revenue rose 18% year over year to nearly $114 billion, surpassing analyst expectations.
- Net income increased by 30% to $34.5 billion, with earnings per share up 31% to $2.82.
- Full-year 2025 revenue reached $403 billion, with a profit of approximately $132 billion.
- Google Cloud achieved a $70 billion annual run rate, with Q4 revenue up 48% to nearly $18 billion.
- YouTube generated over $60 billion in revenue from advertising and subscriptions.
- The Gemini AI app surpassed 750 million users after the launch of Gemini 3 in November.
Despite strong financial results, Alphabet’s shares dipped in after-hours trading due to plans for significant increases in AI-related capital expenditures.
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