Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Reports Q3 FY2026 Google Cloud Revenue Above $17.0 Billion (Expected ~October 28, 2026; Confirmed by Alphabet IR or Bloomberg by October 29, 2026)
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Published on 14. September 2026
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Predicted for 28. October 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Google Cloud posted ~$11.35B in Q3 2024 and grew 25–30% per year through H1 2025 (+28–29%). This yields an estimated Q3 2025 base of ~$14.3–14.6B and a Q3 2026 analyst consensus range of ~$17–19B. The $17.0B threshold requires only ~16–19% YoY growth versus Q3 2025 — well below the historical trend. Alphabet has no standalone revenue forecast in the platform's open predictions. No cloud market analyst forecasts Q3 2026 below this level. Note: this is a pure event forecast, not an investment recommendation.
Data basis for this prediction
- Google Cloud Revenue Q3 2024: ~11,35 Mrd. USD (Alphabet Q3 2024 Earnings Report, Alphabet Investor Relations)
- Google Cloud Wachstumsrate H1 2025: +28–30 % y/y (Bloomberg / Alphabet Quartalsergebnisse 2025)
- Analyst-Konsens Google Cloud Q3 2026: ~17–19 Mrd. USD (Wall Street Research via Bloomberg, Sep. 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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