Google Search Queries Hit Record High in Last Quarter

Alphabet’s Q1 2026 Earnings Report Highlights Strong Growth in AI and Google Services

During a recent earnings call, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the company’s significant investments in AI and its full stack approach, which have had a positive impact across all areas of the business. Pichai noted that the company’s search platform experienced a strong quarter, driven by AI-powered experiences that led to increased usage and a record number of queries. Revenue from search saw a 19% growth, demonstrating the effectiveness of AI in enhancing user experiences.

Pichai also emphasized the success of Alphabet’s consumer AI plans in Q1, particularly citing the popularity of the Gemini App. The company now boasts more than 350 million paid subscriptions, with YouTube and Google One playing a pivotal role in driving this growth.

Alphabet reported consolidated revenues of $109.9 billion for the quarter, representing a 22% increase from the previous year’s $90.2 billion. Google Services revenues, which include subscriptions, platforms, and devices, saw a 16% growth, reaching $89.6 billion.

CNBC confirmed that Alphabet’s earnings surpassed revenue expectations. Google Cloud, in particular, experienced substantial growth with a 63% year-over-year increase in revenues, totaling $20 billion.

Alphabet has scheduled a call to discuss its Q1 2026 earnings at 4:30PM ET, providing stakeholders with further insights into the company’s performance and future outlook.