Alphabet：持续兑现业绩，值得继续投入

Core Viewpoint - Google's third-quarter performance exceeded market expectations, showcasing strong revenue and net profit growth, driven by AI advancements and a resilient search business [3][4][5]. Financial Performance Overview - Revenue reached $102.35 billion, a year-over-year increase of 15.95%, surpassing analyst expectations by $2.21 billion [3]. - Net profit per diluted share (EPS) was $2.87, up 35% year-over-year, exceeding expectations by $0.61 [3]. - Operating profit margin decreased by 180 basis points to 30.5%, primarily due to a 22% increase in R&D expenses and a doubling of general and administrative expenses due to a $3.5 billion EU fine [3]. - Free cash flow grew by 39% year-over-year, totaling $73.55 billion over the past 12 months [3]. AI-Driven Growth in Search Business - The search business achieved its highest revenue growth in over three years, with double-digit growth maintained [4][5]. - AI features, such as AI Overviews and AI Mode, significantly contributed to this growth, particularly among younger users [5]. - Weekly usage of AI Mode doubled compared to the second quarter, with daily active users reaching 75 million [5]. Google Cloud Performance - Google Cloud revenue grew by 33.5% year-over-year and 11.3% quarter-over-quarter, with four out of the last five quarters exceeding 30% growth [6]. - Operating profit margin for Google Cloud improved by 660 basis points to 23.7% [6]. - The backlog for Google Cloud reached $155 billion, reflecting an 82% year-over-year and 46% quarter-over-quarter increase [6]. Capital Expenditure Insights - Concerns regarding increased capital expenditures for AI infrastructure are deemed unwarranted, as the increase is not significant [7]. - Management raised the 2025 capital expenditure guidance to between $91 billion and $93 billion, which is a modest increase [7]. - Strong demand for AI tools, evidenced by significant growth in AI product revenue, supports the rationale for increased capital spending [7][10]. YouTube Business Recovery - YouTube's advertising revenue showed strong recovery, achieving its highest growth rate since Q1 of the previous year, with revenue surpassing $10 billion for only the second time in 18 quarters [8]. - AI tools like Demand Gen have enhanced advertising efficiency, increasing conversion value by 40% for targeted advertisers [9]. Future AI Integration and Growth Potential - Future AI plans, including the integration of Gemini into various services, are expected to drive significant growth, particularly in the autonomous vehicle sector [9][10]. - The anticipated collaboration with Apple to enhance Siri using Gemini is projected to generate $1 billion annually for Apple [9].