Alphabet Raises 2026 Capex to $190 B as Cloud Revenue Surges 63%
Alphabet raised 2026 capital expenditures to as much as $190 billion, signaling further increases in 2027 as it pursues large-scale AI and cloud investments. Google Cloud revenue surged 63% to $20 billion and search advertising grew 19% to $60.4 billion, driving total quarterly revenue to $110 billion.
1. Q1 Revenue Growth
Google Cloud revenue surged 63% to $20.0 billion and search advertising grew 19% to $60.4 billion, pushing total first-quarter revenue to $110 billion.
2. Capital Expenditure Outlook
Alphabet raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to as much as $190 billion and indicated plans for further increases in 2027, reflecting a strategic push to build AI and cloud infrastructure.