Alphabet Surpasses Q3 Expectations While Increasing Capital Expenditures

October 30, 2025 - 05:47

Alphabet has announced its third-quarter earnings, showcasing a strong performance that exceeded various analysts' predictions. The company's earnings per share (EPS) reached $2.87, significantly higher than the anticipated $2.26. Revenue for the quarter totaled $102.35 billion, surpassing the forecast of $99.85 billion. Additionally, revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs (ex-TAC) stood at $87.47 billion, exceeding expectations of $85.11 billion.

The cloud segment also demonstrated impressive growth, generating $15.16 billion in revenue, compared to the estimated $14.75 billion. Notably, Alphabet ramped up its capital expenditures (CapEx) to $23.95 billion, surpassing the expected $22.38 billion. This increase in CapEx reflects the company's commitment to investing in its infrastructure and services to support future growth.

Overall, Alphabet's performance in the third quarter underscores its robust business model and strategic investments as it continues to adapt to the evolving digital landscape.