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💥 Google Cloud Is Surging 48% — Is Alphabet the Smartest AI Play?

Double-digit EPS growth could make today’s price look cheap in hindsight.

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Bensheares Parker
March 02, 2026

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Hi Fellow Investors,

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) remains one of the most dominant technology platforms in the world.

The company continues to deliver broad-based revenue growth across search, YouTube, and cloud.

Yet investor concern over aggressive AI infrastructure spending has created hesitation.

Key Points:

  • Google Cloud’s 48% Q4 revenue growth highlights accelerating AI demand.

  • Capital expenditures could approach $180 billion this year, raising ROI questions.

  • Double-digit projected EPS growth paired with a reasonable P/E multiple supports long-term upside.

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Alphabet generated $403 billion in revenue in 2025, representing 15% year-over-year growth.

Search revenue climbed 13%, while YouTube ads increased 12%.

However, Google Cloud stands out as the fastest-growing engine.

Fourth-quarter cloud revenue surged 48%, fueled by enterprise AI adoption.

Nearly 75% of Google Cloud customers are now using its AI stack, from chips to models to agents.

AI infrastructure demand appears durable as businesses integrate generative AI tools.

Massive Capex Is the Big Debate

Alphabet spent $91 billion on capital expenditures last year.

Management now plans to increase that figure to roughly $175–$180 billion.

The goal is to expand computing infrastructure and strengthen AI capabilities.

Investors are understandably concerned about whether these investments will generate sufficient returns.

Heavy spending compresses short-term free cash flow visibility.

However, failing to invest aggressively could risk losing competitive ground in AI.

Earnings Growth and Valuation Create the Setup

Wall Street projects Alphabet’s EPS to grow at a 12.7% compound annual rate through 2028.

Sustained double-digit earnings expansion at this scale is impressive.

The stock currently trades at roughly 28.5 times earnings.

If the multiple modestly expands toward 30, investors could benefit from both earnings growth and valuation tailwinds.

Combined, profit growth and multiple stability create a compelling long-term return profile.

For a trillion-dollar AI leader, the starting valuation appears reasonable rather than stretched.

Strengths

  • Dominant global search platform with durable advertising cash flow.

  • Google Cloud’s 48% growth signals strong AI infrastructure demand.

  • Balanced AI strategy across consumer apps, cloud services, and enterprise tools.

Weaknesses

  • Capital expenditures nearing $180 billion increase execution and ROI risk.

  • Heavy reliance on advertising exposes Alphabet to macroeconomic cycles.

  • AI competition remains intense across hyperscalers and model providers.

Potential

  • Sustained double-digit EPS growth could drive multi-year compounding.

  • Cloud and AI monetization may unlock higher-margin revenue streams.

  • Valuation re-rating toward historical averages could amplify shareholder returns.

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Conclusion

Alphabet combines durable core businesses with accelerating AI-driven cloud growth.

While capex levels introduce uncertainty, long-term earnings momentum remains intact.

For investors seeking AI exposure with diversified revenue streams, Alphabet looks increasingly attractive.

Final Thought 

The biggest opportunities often appear when market doubt overshadows structural strength.

Is Alphabet’s aggressive AI investment the foundation for its next decade of dominance?

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