Alphabet(US:GOOG) Deadlineยท2025-07-23 20:19Group 1: Financial Performance - YouTube ad revenue increased by 13% to $9.8 billion, contributing to Alphabet's total revenue of $96.4 billion, which rose 14% year-over-year [1] - Diluted earnings per share for Alphabet rose to $2.31, exceeding Wall Street analysts' consensus forecasts [1] Group 2: Capital Expenditure and Investor Sentiment - Alphabet announced an increase in its capital spending target to $85 billion, driven by the need to enhance AI services, which raised concerns among investors [2] - Despite positive earnings, Alphabet's shares fell more than 1% in after-hours trading as investors reacted to the increased capital spending [2] Group 3: YouTube's Market Position - YouTube achieved an all-time high of 12.8% of all viewing on U.S. TV screens, surpassing Disney by a margin of 2.8%, the largest since rankings began in May 2024 [3] - YouTube TV surpassed 8 million subscribers, although it faced a loss of 500,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2025 following a price hike [4] Group 4: Subscription Services - YouTube Music and YouTube Premium reached a combined total of 125 million global subscribers, providing valuable revenue alternatives amid ad market volatility [5]