Alphabet Q3 profit drops 25% to $26.2B despite 25% revenue growth

Alphabet reported a 25% year-over-year decline in net income to $26.2 billion for Q3, even as revenue grew 25%, signaling margin compression likely from AI infrastructure spending and depreciation. The divergence between top-line growth and profit decline suggests elevated costs, a trend that may pressure tech valuations if sustained.

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