Alphabet Q2 2026 Cloud Revenue Up 82%, Capex Raised to $2050 billion, Free Cash Flow Turns Negative, Stock Drops 7%
Alphabet reported Q2 2026 cloud revenue growth of 82% year-over-year, but raised its capital expenditure guidance to $2050 billion and recorded its first negative free cash flow since its 2004 IPO, triggering a 7%+ stock decline. The selloff weighed on the broader tech sector, with the Magnificent Seven index falling 4.8%. In contrast, Apple, which has avoided large AI spending, rose 15% in July and is up 23% year-to-date.
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