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21 Jun 2026, 17:13 UTC · 2h ago
Is Alphabet the Best "Magnificent Seven" AI Stock?
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Google Cloud revenue grew 63% year-over-year to $20 billion in Q1 2026, outperforming its primary rivals. — Rapid acceleration in cloud growth and market share gains against competitors are primary drivers for valuation rerating.
+0.60Alphabet's cloud segment backlog nearly doubled in a single quarter to $462 billion, with demand currently outpacing supply. — A massive increase in contracted future revenue provides high visibility into mid-term growth.
+0.50Alphabet projects 2026 capital expenditures to reach between $180 billion and $190 billion, with further increases expected in 2027. — Extremely high CapEx puts significant pressure on free cash flow and increases the risk profile of the AI build-out.
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Google Cloud's operating margin expanded significantly to 32.9% from 17.8% year-over-year. — Strong margin expansion proves that the cloud business is scaling profitably, not just growing in size.
+0.40Google Search and other advertising revenue rose 19% year-over-year to $60.4 billion in Q1 2026. — Confirms that AI features are augmenting rather than cannibalizing the core search business.
+0.30Which stocks this story touches
The author explicitly recommends it as a top choice due to strong growth in Google Cloud and search advertising.
Described as sitting at the center of the AI build-out with a conservative valuation.
The article notes that Apple is building momentum in both its business and its stock.
Mentioned as fighting through a hard stretch in autos with a high valuation relative to earnings.
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