Google parent earnings beat projections amid plans to invest deeply in AI

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sanya MansoorFebruary 4, 2026 at 11:43 PM

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Alphabet, Google's parent company, reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, exceeding Wall Street's revenue and EPS expectations. The company's success was driven by significant revenue growth in its cloud computing division, fueled by AI investments. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted that AI is driving revenue and growth across the company, with annual revenue exceeding $400 billion for the first time. Alphabet announced plans for a substantial increase in capital expenditure in 2026 to further invest in AI infrastructure, projecting spending between $175 billion and $185 billion this year. This investment aims to meet customer demand and capitalize on growing opportunities in the AI space, including the integration of its Gemini model with Apple devices.

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