Alphabet Revenue Surges 24% on Strong Demand for AI Infrastructure
Alphabet's second-quarter revenue grew by 24% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure and AI solutions.
The company reported significant growth in Google Cloud (82%), Search and Other (17%), and YouTube ads (13%).
Google Cloud's backlog reached $514 billion, reflecting the growing demand for enterprise AI solutions. Nearly 90% of the Fortune 100 companies are using Gemini Enterprise.
Alphabet's free cash flow was negative $5.9 billion due to significant capital expenditures aimed at supporting AI infrastructure and management expects increased CapEx in 2026 and 2027 to meet growing demand.