Alphabet Achieves Record $102.35 Billion Revenue in Q3 2025
Mountain View, Thursday, 30 October 2025.
Alphabet surpasses $100 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, driven by strong digital advertising and cloud services demand, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations.
Record-Breaking Performance
Alphabet Inc., trading under the ticker symbol GOOGL, has made headlines by achieving a record-breaking $102.35 billion revenue in the third quarter of 2025. This marks the first time the tech giant has surpassed the $100 billion milestone in a single quarter, highlighting its robust growth trajectory in the digital advertising and cloud services sectors [1][2].
Exceeding Expectations
The reported revenue not only reflects a significant achievement for Alphabet but also surpasses Wall Street’s expectations, which were set at $99.89 billion. The company’s performance underscores its strategic focus on expanding its digital services, despite the competitive pressures in the tech industry [1][2].
Growth Drivers: Digital Advertising and Cloud Services
CEO Sundar Pichai credited the revenue surge to increased demand for digital advertising and cloud services. Alphabet’s Google Cloud experienced a notable 34% year-over-year revenue increase, contributing to a total of $15.15 billion for the quarter. Meanwhile, YouTube advertising also played a critical role, generating $10.26 billion in revenue [3][4].
Strategic Investments and Future Outlook
Looking ahead, Alphabet plans to raise its capital expenditures for the fiscal year 2025 to between $91 billion and $93 billion, indicating a strategic move to bolster its AI infrastructure and cloud capabilities. This investment is expected to support continued growth in emerging business areas and maintain Alphabet’s leadership in the tech sector [1][3][5].