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Alphabet’s Q2 FY2026 revenue rose 24% to $119.8 billion, but a $99 billion unrealized gain on equity investments pushed net income up nearly 300% to $112.2 billion, while heavy cloud investments led to a $5.8 billion free cash flow deficit.
Key risk: Massive AI and new technology investments may not generate adequate returns
Alphabet is significantly expanding investments in AI-optimized infrastructure, custom TPUs, and AI integration across products, but these initiatives may not be commercially viable, could incur unanticipated liabilities, or divert resources from current operations.
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