Alphabet (GOOG) is set to report Q4 2025 earnings today, with Wall Street expecting $2.61 EPS on $102.35B revenue. Google Cloud achieved $15.2B in Q3 with 34% growth, leading to a projected $91-93B in 2025 CapEx for AI infrastructure. Waymo secured $16B in funding at a $126B valuation, boosting Alphabet shares by 1.9% after-hours. The company has beaten EPS estimates for 11 consecutive quarters and is expected to exceed $113 billion in revenue this quarter. Google Cloud’s operating margin is a key focus, with a margin above 10% signaling sustainable growth. Investors are watching closely to see if AI monetization can keep pace with investment.

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