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Google admits AI search makes less money, but it's fixing that with more ads

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Alphabet reported Q3 2026 revenue of $128 billion with $26 billion net income, yet stock fell 12-13% due to AI search underperformance. Google plans to increase AI ad spend despite lower returns, creating a tension between financial health and future investment strategy.

Key points

• Alphabet reported Q3 2026 revenue of $128 billion with $26 billion net income.
• Stock price dropped 12-13% despite revenue growth of 25% year over year.

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Google parent Alphabet reported Q3 2026 revenue of $128 billion with $26 billion net income, yet stock fell 12-13% due to AI search underperformance. Google plans to increase AI ad spend despite lower returns, creating tension between financial health and future investment strategy.

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Stock price data reflects market reaction at publication time; specific AI search revenue figures are not disclosed; future spending projections remain unverified.

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