# Alphabet's free cash flow sinks further as Q3 capex expectations miss

> Original title: Alphabet's free cash flow sinks further, Q3 capex expectations miss in worrying sign for AI trade

- Source: CNBC · Technology
- Published: 2026-10-28T16:00:01.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/y69geqmfu2tb7d4y2vhq749k4
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/28/alphabet-googl-earnings-q3-2026.html

## Summary

Alphabet reports third-quarter results after the bell on Wednesday, with analysts expecting EPS of $3.02 and revenue of $128.2 billion. Analysts expect third-quarter capex to rise 130% from a year earlier to $55.2 billion and negative free cash flow of $2.27 billion, according to FactSet. Shares have fallen in five of the past six sessions and are down about 7% in October.