Alphabet says Search grew 17% and still funds the company’s AI buildout
rohanpaul_ai · x · 2026-07-23
Alphabet’s Q2 report shows Search still growing fast enough to bankroll the AI push.
- Google Search revenue rose 17% this year, versus 12% a year ago, adding about $9B on its own.
- Search margin widened to 41.8% from 40.1%, reinforcing it as the company’s cash engine.
- The broader report also highlighted Google Cloud’s surge, but the key takeaway here is that Search has not yet been eaten by the AI narrative; it is still funding it.
Related event: Google Cloud Doubles in Q2 but AI Spending Turns Free Cash Flow Negative(60 posts)→
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