Quarterly Financial Highlights
Alphabet reported Q4 2025 revenue of $96.5 billion, an 18% increase year‑over‑year, surpassing the $102.3 billion reported by the prior quarter’s competitor. Operating income reached $35.93 billion and net income climbed to $34.46 billion, up from $26.54 billion a year ago.
- Revenue: $96.5 B (+18% YoY)
- Operating Income: $35.93 B
- Net Income: $34.46 B (vs. $26.54 B YoY)
AI Milestones and Product Usage
The launch of Gemini 3 marked a major AI milestone. First‑party models now process over 10 billion tokens per minute via direct API usage, and the Gemini App has surpassed 750 million monthly active users.
- Gemini 3 launch – new capabilities and higher throughput
- 10 B tokens/minute processed by Gemini models
- 750 M+ monthly active users on Gemini App
Segment Performance
Key business units delivered strong growth:
- YouTube ad revenue: $11.38 B (up from $10.47 B YoY)
- Google Cloud revenue: $17.66 B (up from $11.96 B YoY)
- Other Bets revenue: $370 M (down from $400 M YoY) with a loss of $3.6 B, widening from $1.17 B loss a year earlier
Future Capital Expenditure Plans
To support expanding AI demand, Alphabet projects 2026 capital expenditures between $175 B and $185 B, targeting infrastructure, data centers, and next‑generation AI hardware.
Challenges in Other Bets
While core businesses thrive, the “Other Bets” segment continues to operate at a loss, highlighting the need for strategic focus and possible portfolio adjustments.