Alphabet's Q3 Search Revenue Growth Slows Amid AI Monetization Challenges
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Alphabet (Google)
Global
October 2026
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Alphabet's Q3 search revenue growth slowed to 12% from 17% in Q2. Management attributes the slowdown to foreign exchange rates, regulatory changes in Europe, and lower monetization of AI Overviews. Investors remain concerned about the impact of AI on traditional high-performing search advertising.
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