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Alphabet lifts capex guide to $205bn as Google Cloud jumps 82%

The Next WebPublished Jul 23, 2026

Alphabet reported strong Q2 revenue growth led by Google Cloud's 82% increase, with operating income tripling and margins expanding. However, heavy AI infrastructure investments raised capital expenditure guidance to $205bn, causing a negative free cash flow and a share price drop despite revenue beats.

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