Alphabet’s success in 2025 has raised expectations for 2026. AI deployment and Google Cloud growth have positioned the company well. However, disappointing earnings or slow free cash flow acceleration could impact valuation. Investors may be let down if AI fails to boost monetization, Google Cloud profitability lags revenue growth, or heavy capex delays free cash flow growth. Each risk alone is manageable, but together they could affect Alphabet’s performance in 2026. Understanding these downside scenarios is crucial for investors.

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