Alphabet reports -$5.855B free cash flow in Q2’26 as capex outpaces cash generation
ivan_bezdomny · x · 2026-07-23
Alphabet’s trailing free cash flow turns negative in Q2’26
A repost highlights Alphabet’s latest cash flow chart showing Q2’26 free cash flow at -$5.855B.
- Operating cash flow came in at $39.069B.
- Purchases of property and equipment rose to $44.924B.
- Trailing twelve-month free cash flow fell to $53.273B, down 20% YoY.
The chart suggests capex growth is outpacing operating cash flow, pushing quarterly FCF into negative territory.
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