Alphabet's cloud revenue surged 82% in Q2 2026 to $24.77 billion, with a backlog of over $460 billion, showing strong customer demand. Its core business also grew steadily, supporting ongoing investments in cloud and AI infrastructure despite a doubling in capital expenditures to $44.92 billion in Q2. Operating income rose 30.38% to $40.77 billion, and the company maintains a solid balance sheet with low debt-to-equity. While high spending poses risks if AI demand slows, strong cash flow and customer commitments support Alphabet's long-term growth, making it a compelling buy compared to peers Microsoft and Amazon.
Alphabet (GOOGL) trades at USD 342.50 on Pluang as of Oct 17, 2026 00:01 WIB, down 1.93% in the last day despite its strong cloud revenue growth reported in Q2. The stock's market cap stands at $4.25 trillion with a typical hold time of 86 days on the platform. Compared to peers Microsoft and Amazon, which also saw declines of 2.14% and 1.54% respectively, Alphabet maintains a solid position amid investor caution reflected in a 62% sell order activity on Pluang.
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