Alphabet Guides $180B CapEx After 31% EPS Gain; Waymo Ojai Robotaxi Cuts Sensors 42%
Alphabet posted adjusted EPS of $2.82, a 31% increase, with sales up 18% and Google Cloud revenue rising 48% to $17.7 billion, and guided a record $180 billion in capital expenditures. Waymo’s Zeekr-built Ojai robotaxi uses a 6th-generation AV suite to cut sensors by 42%, with per-unit costs estimated at $75,000.
1. Alphabet Reports Earnings Beat And CapEx Outlook
Alphabet delivered adjusted EPS of $2.82, surpassing prior-year by 31% alongside an 18% rise in overall sales. The company’s Google Cloud segment grew 48% to $17.7 billion, and management projected record capital spending of $180 billion, reflecting heavy investment in data centers and AI infrastructure.
2. Waymo Unveils Sixth-Generation Ojai Robotaxi
Waymo introduced its Zeekr-built Ojai robotaxi equipped with its sixth-generation autonomous driving suite featuring 13 cameras, 4 LiDAR units, and 6 radar sensors—a 42% reduction in total sensors. Estimated at $75,000 per vehicle, the streamlined sensor setup aims to lower production costs and accelerate fleet scalability.