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12 Sept 2026, 09:23 UTC · 1h ago
Should You Buy Alphabet Stock Right Now?
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12 Sept 2026, 09:23 UTC · 1h ago
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Alphabet's free cash flow turned negative in the second quarter, dropping to negative $5.9 billion from approximately $25 billion per quarter previously. — A swing from high positive to negative free cash flow is a major fundamental shift that increases financial risk and reduces capacity for shareholder returns.
-0.80Alphabet raised its full-year capital expenditure guidance to $195 billion–$205 billion and expects spending to rise significantly in 2027. — Aggressive, increasing CapEx commitments signal prolonged pressure on margins and cash reserves to maintain AI competitiveness.
-0.60Google Cloud revenue grew 82% to $24.8 billion with operating income tripling to $8.8 billion. — Massive growth and margin expansion in the Cloud segment prove that AI investments are successfully translating into high-margin revenue.
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Alphabet shifted from buying back shares in the first half of 2025 to selling new stock and doubling long-term debt to $98.2 billion by June. — The move from returning capital to issuing equity and increasing debt indicates a tighter balance sheet and potential dilution.
-0.50Alphabet's second-quarter revenue rose 24% year over year to $119.8 billion, with operating margins widening to 34%. — Strong top-line growth and core operational efficiency provide a hedge against the heavy infrastructure spending.
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