Google Search revenue misses estimates by $1.6B, stock drops 10%
Google Search saw a 12% year-over-year growth in queries and revenue for Q3 2026, the fastest pace in five years. However, the figures fell short of analyst expectations by about $1.6 billion, causing Alphabet’s stock to plummet roughly 10%. Revenue reached approximately $127.6 billion, below the $128.2 billion forecast, while adjusted earnings per share ($2.67) also underperformed the $3.02…
Key points
- Google Search revenue grew 12% YoY in Q3 2026 but missed estimates by $1.6B
- Alphabet’s stock dropped ~10% after missing revenue and earnings targets
- AI Mode queries drive longer sessions but lower ad revenue per use
The decline in Search revenue—down from 19% in Q1 and 17% in Q2—drew investor scrutiny. Google Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler attributed the slowdown to AI Mode queries, which generate less revenue per use than traditional searches. AI Mode queries are three times longer and account for one in five interactions globally, per Google’s data. The company is testing multi-turn ads in the U.S. and expanding AI Mode ads internationally to boost monetization.
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Google Searches Are up 12%, Stock Crashed 10%
finance.yahoo.com · 30 October 2026
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