Alphabet’s Revenue Boosted By Cloud Computing, Search Ads

Category: Business

Alphabet Inc. reported second-quarter revenue of $71.36 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of $70.7 billion, driven by strong demand for cloud services and search engine advertising. Net income was $1.89 per share, exceeding the estimated $1.84.

Keywords: Alphabet Inc., second-quarter revenue, cloud computing

Source: Bloomberg

Update At: 7/24/2024

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