{
  "id": 16972851,
  "title": "Google Cloud Revenue Just Grew 103%, so Why Is the Stock Falling?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/google-cloud-revenue-just-grew-103-so-why-is-the-stock-falling",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T23:03:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/28/google-cloud-revenue-just-grew-103-so-why-is-the-stock-falling/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alphabet reported a staggering 103% growth in Google Cloud revenue for Q3, reaching $30.7 billion, while the company's operating margin for its cloud segment soared to 36.2%, up from 23.7% in Q2. Despite a 26% drop in diluted earnings per share (EPS) to $2.12, Alphabet's stock price plummeted by up to 11% in after-hours trading due to concerns over declining profits. The primary issue lies in Alphabet's significant investments in equity holdings, which saw a $8.2 billion decline, compared to gains of nearly $12.8 billion in the previous quarter. Nonetheless, the strong cloud growth, AI infrastructure demand, and lower-than-ever stock valuation make Alphabet a compelling investment opportunity.",
  "summary": "Investors may be missing the forest for the trees.",
  "key_points": [
    "Google Cloud revenue surged 103% to $30.7 billion in Q3",
    "Operating margin for cloud segment rose to 36.2%",
    "Stock fell 11% due to concerns over declining profits"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Google Cloud Revenue Just Grew 103%, so Why Is the Stock Falling?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/google-cloud-revenue-just-grew-103-so-why-is-the-stock-falling-16981317",
        "published": "2026-10-28T23:23:06.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}