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Alphabet posts record quarter but free cash flow turns negative for the first time in 22 years
Record revenue of $119.8B but free cash flow of -$5.9B, the first negative quarter since listing 22 years ago. Alphabet is funding the AI race with zero buybacks and debt doubled to $98.2B; the $112B net profit is inflated by paper gains.
Redazione World Agency Finance5 Aug 2026, 21:40