Class C shares of Alphabet fell 11.73% in the session after the third-quarter earnings report, trading at $284.12. Google Cloud revenue rose 103% to $30.7 billion with $561 billion in backlog, while Search and other revenue grew 12%. On the other side, third-quarter capex reached $51.4 billion and free cash flow was negative $9.1 billion, with full-year capex guidance of $195 billion to $205 billion and a significant increase expected in 2027. Under the article's model, $1,000 invested today could reach a base case of about $2,794.70 by 2031, within a range of $1,818.50 to $2,825.40. The article notes that these are projections and none of the results is guaranteed.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $3.5T |
| Close on 11/02/2026 | 278.99 |
| Change that session | -0.30% |
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