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Alphabet Reports Strong Q1 Growth, Announces $70 Billion Stock Buyback

The tech giant's AI-driven advancements and resilient ad revenue fueled a 12% rise in revenue and a 46% jump in profit, surpassing Wall Street expectations.

FILE - A sign is displayed on a Google building at their campus in Mountain View, Calif., on Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of Alphabet logo in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Overview

  • Alphabet posted Q1 2025 revenue of $90.2 billion and net income of $34.5 billion, exceeding analysts' estimates and reflecting 12% and 46% year-over-year growth, respectively.
  • Core Google Search revenue grew nearly 10% to $50.7 billion, while YouTube ad revenue rose 10% to $8.93 billion, driven by AI Overviews and user engagement.
  • Google Cloud revenue increased 28% to $12.3 billion, highlighting demand for AI-integrated solutions despite slightly missing analyst projections.
  • The company announced a $70 billion stock buyback and a 5% dividend increase, signaling confidence in its financial position and future growth.
  • Alphabet continues to face regulatory challenges, with ongoing U.S. antitrust trials addressing its search and ad tech monopolies, and potential remedies under review.