Alphabet, the parent company of Google, intends to increase its investment in artificial intelligence significantly this year. During its fourth-quarter and 2025 financial results announcement, the company stated that capital expenditure for 2026 will range from $175 billion to $185 billion.
Chief Executive Sundar Pichai explained that these investments in AI and infrastructure are expected to drive revenue and growth across the entire business. He noted that higher spending is essential to satisfy customer demand and to take advantage of new opportunities that Alphabet anticipates in the near future.
The company’s revenue for the last quarter reached $113.8 billion, representing an 18 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Throughout 2025, total turnover amounted to $402.8 billion. Mr Pichai highlighted that this is the first time Alphabet’s annual revenue has surpassed $400 billion.
