Alphabet reports Q3 revenue rise but AI search cuts ad earnings and cash flow

Alphabet reports Q3 revenue rise but AI search cuts ad earnings and cash flow

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Alphabet Inc. reported a 25% year-over-year increase in third-quarter revenue to $128 billion, while AI-driven search generated less advertising revenue than traditional search, leading to a negative free cash flow of $9. 06 billion, the company said from its headquarters in Mountain View, California. Earlier reports noted that revenue was slightly above analysts’ estimates at $127.

58 billion, but free cash flow fell to a deficit of about $9. 07 billion. Analysts linked the cash-flow shortfall to heavy infrastructure and AI-related spending, and shares dropped nearly 10% as investors weighed the slower monetisation of AI-driven search despite record query growth.

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October 29, 2026
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Alphabet reports Q3 revenue rise but sees AI search generate lower ad earnings and larger cash outflow
Alphabet reports Q3 revenue rise but sees AI search generate lower ad earnings and larger cash outflow

Ars Technica • 29 Oct 16:24

Alphabet posted a 25% year-over-year revenue increase to $128 billion in Q3, yet AI-driven search delivered less ad revenue than traditional search, contributing to a negative cash flow of $9.06 billion.

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Alphabet stock hits technical 'death cross' after Q3 earnings miss
Alphabet stock hits technical 'death cross' after Q3 earnings miss

Business Insider • 29 Oct 15:41

Alphabet's shares fell 12% after its third-quarter results triggered a 'death cross' technical signal, as the 50-day moving average dropped below the 200-day average.

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Alphabet reports AI search revenue lagging behind traditional ads amid heavy infrastructure spending
Alphabet reports AI search revenue lagging behind traditional ads amid heavy infrastructure spending

The Register • 29 Oct 01:12

Alphabet's third-quarter results showed a slowdown in AI-mode search monetization, contributing to a drop in net income despite record query growth and continued high capital expenditures.

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Alphabet shares plunge as AI reshapes advertising revenue
Alphabet shares plunge as AI reshapes advertising revenue

CNBC • 29 Oct 00:23

Alphabet reported Q3 revenue below expectations, prompting a near-10% drop in its stock while analysts debate the impact of AI-driven search changes on its ad business.

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October 28, 2026
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Alphabet posts quarterly loss as AI spending drives cash burn, shares tumble
Alphabet posts quarterly loss as AI spending drives cash burn, shares tumble

The Globe and Mail • 28 Oct 20:21

Alphabet missed profit and revenue forecasts, reporting a $9.07 billion free-cash-flow deficit and a 25% drop in net income, while AI-related capital spending accelerated.

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Alphabet set to report Q3 results amid rising debt and suspended buybacks
Alphabet set to report Q3 results amid rising debt and suspended buybacks

24/7 Wall St. • 28 Oct 20:01

Alphabet is scheduled to release its third-quarter earnings, with analysts noting strong revenue growth but a decline in free cash flow and a significant increase in long-term debt.

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Alphabet reports Q3 earnings with revenue growth but cash flow miss
Alphabet reports Q3 earnings with revenue growth but cash flow miss

CNBC • 28 Oct 16:00

Alphabet posted revenue of $127.58 billion for the third quarter, beating estimates, while free cash flow fell to $9.07 billion, below analysts' expectations.

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