Alphabet Shares Drop Below 200‑Day MA Ahead of Q3 Earnings Amid AI‑Spending Surge
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Alphabet (GOOGL) shares fell below their 200‑day moving average by the widest margin in 17 months before the release of Q3 earnings, largely due to a sharp rise in capital expenditures projected at $195‑205 billion and the first free‑cash‑flow deficit since the 2004 IPO. Analysts largely maintained buy ratings, with 12 of 13 recommending the stock and a target price suggesting about 35% upside. The Q3 results showed revenue of $127.6 billion, slightly under the $127.93 billion consensus estimate, while cloud revenue nearly doubled to $30.7 billion. Capital expenditures jumped 114% to $51.4 billion, widening the gap between revenue and spending to $91 billion. Investor sensitivity to the company’s AI‑related spending appears to have offset the positive fundamentals, leading to the sharp decline in share price.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/28/2026
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Alphabet stock breaks down ahead of Q3 earnings
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Alphabet Q3 2026 earnings miss estimates despite cloud reven
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- BeInCryptoRelated fact: single sourceAlphabet Shares Drop 8% as Cloud Revenue Doubles but Capital Spending Surges
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Alphabet Inc. reported Q3 2026 results showing total revenue of $127.6 billion, a 25% year‑over‑year increase, but slightly below the $127.93 billion consensus. Google Cloud revenue rose 103% to $30.7 billion, and its profit margin widened to 36.2% from 23.7% a year earlier. However, the company’s capital expenditures jumped 114% to $51.4 billion, exceeding operating cash flow of $42.3 billion and leaving a free‑cash‑flow gap of $9.1 billion. Alphabet’s operating income of $40.58 billion missed the $43.16 billion estimate. The stock fell 7.79% in after‑hours trading to $296.81, a decline of about 8% from the close. The sharp rise in AI‑related spending and capital outlays has drawn scrutiny from investors and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who warned that higher interest rates could impact technology firms’ ability to finance AI projects.
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- BeInCryptoRelated fact: single sourceAlphabet Shares Slide Below 200‑Day Moving Average Ahead of Q3 Earnings
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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is trading more than 17 months‑old low below its 200‑day moving average, with the drop reaching the widest margin in that period. The stock is near $317 as investors await Q3 earnings, while Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish stance: 12 of 13 tracked analysts rate the stock a buy with an average target of $433, 35% above Friday’s close. Earnings guidance for Q3 projects revenue of about $127.9 billion, up roughly 25% YoY, and Google Cloud sales are expected to nearly double to $29.15 billion. Alphabet has raised its 2026 capital‑expenditure guidance to $195 billion–$205 billion, which has pushed free cash flow into negative territory for the first time since its 2004 IPO. Technical analysis shows the shares have broken a symmetrical triangle and a key Fibonacci retracement at $306, with further support levels at $275 and $221. The weekly RSI also broke a support trendline, indicating potential bearish momentum if the stock fails to recover to the $331–$345 range. The outcome of Alphabet’s earnings could influence sentiment around AI spending and the broader tech sector.
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