GOOGL Earnings October 2026
October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
GOOGL Earnings October 2026
Next GOOGL Quarterly Earnings: Wednesday, at 12:00 pm ET (4:00 pm London).
Date to be confirmed by the publisher; this is the scheduled date.
- Consensus
- Early estimate ~$3.02 EPS
- Prior
- Q2 2026: Revenue $119.8bn, EPS $9.11
- Actual
- Pending
Updated
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL, GOOG) is expected to report its third-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with the results likely released after US markets close, around 12:00 pm ET (4:00 pm London) being the scheduled earnings call time. As with all forward-dated earnings pages, Alphabet has not yet confirmed this date: large companies typically announce their reporting date two to three weeks in advance, and Alphabet has historically reported third-quarter results in the last week of October. Full schedule and background: GOOGL earnings calendar.
The event matters because Alphabet is one of the world’s largest companies by market value, and its results are watched as a barometer for digital advertising, cloud computing and the artificial intelligence spending cycle. Moves in Alphabet’s share price ripple through major indices such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, which in turn affect pension funds, ISAs, 401(k)s and index trackers held by millions of investors across the US, Europe and Asia.
What is Alphabet’s quarterly earnings report?
Alphabet’s quarterly earnings report is the formal disclosure of the company’s financial performance for the prior three months, covering revenue, profit, and operating metrics across its main segments: Google Search and other advertising, YouTube advertising, Google subscriptions, platforms and devices, Google Cloud, and “Other Bets” (early-stage ventures such as Waymo). The company files the results with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and publishes a press release on its investor relations site, followed by a live earnings call with analysts hosted by chief executive Sundar Pichai and chief financial officer Anat Ashkenazi.
Analysts, institutional investors and financial journalists use the report to judge how well Alphabet is monetising artificial intelligence products such as Gemini, how fast Google Cloud is growing against rivals Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, and how much the company is spending on data centres and chips.
When is GOOGL earnings October 2026 and how to follow it
The report is expected on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The earnings release is typically published shortly after the stock market close (4:00 pm ET), with the conference call for analysts following around 12:00 pm ET (4:00 pm London), based on Alphabet’s usual schedule for prior quarters. Because the date is estimated, readers should check Alphabet’s investor relations page in the days beforehand for the confirmed date and time.
The results and call are streamed live and free on Alphabet’s investor relations website and on YouTube. A transcript and slide deck are usually posted within a few hours of the call ending.
What to expect
A consensus forecast for Alphabet’s third-quarter 2026 earnings per share (EPS) and revenue has not yet been widely published this far ahead of the release. One early estimate compiled by TipRanks puts third-quarter 2026 EPS at approximately $3.02, though this figure is likely to be revised as more analysts publish forecasts closer to the report date, according to TipRanks. Investors will focus closely on Google Cloud growth, which accelerated to 82% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, and on capital expenditure guidance, since heavy spending on AI infrastructure has been a key swing factor for the share price in recent quarters.
Other areas analysts typically scrutinise include Search advertising growth amid the rollout of AI-generated search results, YouTube advertising and subscription revenue, and any update on regulatory or antitrust matters affecting Google’s core businesses in the US and European Union.
| Quarter | Revenue | EPS | vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 (reported Feb 4, 2026) | $113.8 billion | $2.82 | Beat ($2.63 est., per CNBC) |
| Q1 2026 (reported Apr 2026) | $109.9 billion | $5.11 (incl. equity gains) | Not disclosed |
| Q2 2026 (reported Jul 22, 2026) | $119.8 billion | $9.11 (incl. equity gains) | Not disclosed |
Note that Alphabet’s headline EPS in early 2026 was significantly inflated by large unrealised gains on non-marketable equity securities, so analysts typically also track adjusted or “core” operating measures alongside the reported figure.
What the outcome could mean
| Scenario | Likely market read | Plain-English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Beat on revenue and EPS, strong cloud growth | Shares likely to rise; positive read-through for tech sector and Nasdaq | Alphabet’s core businesses, especially Search and Cloud, are growing faster than expected, easing worries about AI spending paying off |
| In line with expectations | Muted reaction, focus shifts to guidance and capital spending commentary | The quarter met forecasts but investors will look for signals on future spending and competition from other AI leaders |
| Miss on revenue, EPS or weak cloud growth, or cautious guidance | Shares likely to fall; could weigh on broader tech and AI-linked stocks | Slower growth or rising costs raise questions about whether massive AI investment is translating into profit |
What It Means for Your Money
Alphabet is one of the largest constituents of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, so its results affect the value of many workplace pensions, index funds and exchange-traded funds even for people who have never bought an individual share. A strong or weak report can move these indices, which in turn can shift the balance in a pension pot or stocks and shares ISA on the day of the release.
The report can also affect the dollar modestly if it changes the broader mood towards US technology stocks, with knock-on effects for the pound and euro through shifts in risk appetite. For consumers, the numbers offer a window into advertising spending trends, since a slowdown in Google’s ad revenue often reflects weaker corporate marketing budgets more broadly, a signal sometimes linked to hiring and wage trends in the wider economy. There is no direct link to UK or European mortgage or savings rates, but sharp swings in US tech shares can spill over into broader market sentiment and volatility.
Related events
- GOOGL Q2 2026 earnings (previous quarter)
- Microsoft and Amazon quarterly earnings, typically released in the same week, offer a comparison for cloud computing growth
- US Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, which influence the broader valuation of technology shares
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Alphabet report Q3 2026 earnings?
Based on Alphabet’s usual pattern, the release is expected after market close with the earnings call around 12:00 pm ET (4:00 pm London), though the exact time will be confirmed closer to the date.
Is the October 28, 2026 date confirmed?
No. Alphabet had not confirmed the date at the time of writing; large companies typically announce exact earnings dates two to three weeks in advance, and Alphabet has historically reported third-quarter results in late October.
What was Alphabet’s prior quarterly result?
In the second quarter of 2026, reported on July 22, 2026, Alphabet posted revenue of $119.8 billion and EPS of $9.11, though the EPS figure included a large boost from unrealised gains on equity investments.
Where can I watch the earnings call live?
The call is streamed free on Alphabet’s investor relations website and on YouTube, with a transcript and slide deck posted shortly afterwards.
Does Alphabet’s earnings report affect UK and European investors?
Yes. Alphabet is widely held in global index funds and pension portfolios, so sharp share price moves can affect the value of retirement savings and ISAs held by investors outside the United States.