Alphabet reported earnings per share of $2.12 for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, 31.8% below the forecast of $3.11, a gap of $0.99 per share. Revenue for the quarter came in at $111.2 billion, $20.8 billion below the forecast of $132.0 billion, or 15.8% under the expected figure. The results were disclosed in the company’s own filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Revenue and earnings against forecast
Both measures fell short of the forecasts. Revenue was $111.2 billion against $132.0 billion expected, while earnings per share were $2.12 against $3.11. The earnings gap was the larger of the two in percentage terms, at 31.8% below the forecast, compared with 15.8% for revenue.
The company’s fiscal year does not necessarily match the calendar year, and the quarter is reported here as the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
Market backdrop
The Nasdaq Composite closed at 26,477.81 points on 27 October 2026, up 1.18% from the previous close. The index measurement is separate from the company’s filing and is noted here for context only.
Source: Alphabet | Data: Nasdaq
