Alphabet Inc.is set to report its Q1 2026 earnings on April 29 before the market opens, with results expected around 4:00 PM ET (8:00 PM UTC).
The report comes after a strong Q4 performance, with investors now watching whether momentum in advertising, cloud, and AI can continue into 2026.
Q1 2026 Analyst Expectations
For the first quarter of 2026, Wall Street is forecasting:
- Revenue: $106.86 billion
- Earnings per share (EPS): $2.62
This suggests continued strong growth, although slightly below the peak Q4 2025 revenue level.
Recent Quarterly Performance
| Quarter | Revenue Reported | Revenue Estimate | Revenue Surprise | EPS Reported | EPS Estimate | EPS Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $90.23B | $89.20B | +1.15% | 2.81 | 2.02 | +38.84% |
| Q2 2025 | $96.43B | $94.04B | +2.54% | 2.31 | 2.18 | +5.82% |
| Q3 2025 | $102.35B | $99.94B | +2.40% | 2.87 | 2.27 | +26.61% |
| Q4 2025 | $113.83B | $111.32B | +2.25% | 2.82 | 2.63 | — |
| Q1 2026 (Est.) | — | $106.86B | — | — | 2.62 | — |
Key Trends Ahead of Earnings
1. Strong but normalizing revenue growth
After hitting $113.83B in Q4 2025, revenue expectations ease slightly in Q1. This reflects typical seasonal advertising trends following holiday-driven Q4 strength.
2. Advertising remains core driver
Alphabet’s performance continues to be heavily influenced by:
- Google Search advertising
- YouTube ad revenue
- Performance marketing demand
Any slowdown or acceleration in digital ad spending will be closely watched.
3. Cloud and AI contribution
Investors are increasingly focused on non-ad segments:
- Google Cloud profitability trajectory
- AI integration across Search and Workspace
- Infrastructure spending tied to generative AI demand
What Investors Will Watch
Key focus areas for this earnings report include:
- Search ad revenue growth sustainability
- YouTube monetization trends
- Google Cloud margin expansion
- AI-driven product adoption and monetization
- Capital expenditure outlook for data centers
FAQ
Q1: When is Alphabet reporting earnings?
April 29 before the market opens, around 4:00 PM ET (8:00 PM UTC).
Q2: What is expected revenue for Q1 2026?
Analysts expect $106.86 billion.
Q3: What EPS is expected?
Expected EPS is $2.62 per share.
Q4: Why is revenue lower than Q4 2025?
Q4 is typically stronger due to seasonal advertising demand during the holiday period.
Q5: What will investors focus on most?
Search advertising strength, Google Cloud profitability, and AI-driven product growth.
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