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Alphabet Reports Record Q1 2025 Revenue Driven by YouTube Ads, Subscriptions, and AI Growth

The tech giant exceeded Wall Street expectations with $90.23 billion in revenue, $34.54 billion in net profit, and 12% growth, fueled by strong performance across its platforms.

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Overview

  • YouTube ad revenue reached $8.93 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 10.3% year-over-year increase and reinforcing its role as a key revenue driver.
  • Alphabet surpassed 270 million paid subscriptions across YouTube Premium, YouTube TV, and Google One, highlighting its expanding subscription ecosystem.
  • AI innovations, including the launch of Gemini 2.5 and AI Overviews with 1.5 billion monthly users, contributed to strong user engagement and platform growth.
  • YouTube accounted for 12% of all TV usage in March 2025, according to Nielsen, outperforming traditional media competitors like Disney and Paramount.
  • Alphabet’s total revenue of $90.23 billion and earnings per share of $2.81 exceeded Wall Street forecasts, reflecting 12% revenue growth and 46% net profit growth year over year.