Audit Information |
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| Audit Information [Abstract] | |
| Auditor Location | San Jose, California |
| Auditor Name | Ernst & Young LLP |
| Auditor Firm ID | 42 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Income Statement [Abstract] | |||
| Revenues | $ 402,836 | $ 350,018 | $ 307,394 |
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| Cost of revenues | 162,535 | 146,306 | 133,332 |
| Research and development | 61,087 | 49,326 | 45,427 |
| Sales and marketing | 28,693 | 27,808 | 27,917 |
| General and administrative | 21,482 | 14,188 | 16,425 |
| Total costs and expenses | 273,797 | 237,628 | 223,101 |
| Income from operations | 129,039 | 112,390 | 84,293 |
| Other income (expense), net | 29,787 | 7,425 | 1,424 |
| Income before income taxes | 158,826 | 119,815 | 85,717 |
| Provision for income taxes | 26,656 | 19,697 | 11,922 |
| Net income | $ 132,170 | $ 100,118 | $ 73,795 |
| Basic net income per share (in dollars per share) | $ 10.91 | $ 8.13 | $ 5.84 |
| Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share) | $ 10.81 | $ 8.04 | $ 5.80 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
| Income tax benefit (expense) related to foreign currency translation adjustment | $ 180 | $ (49) | $ 63 |
| Income tax benefit (expense) related to available-for-sale investments | (276) | (190) | (698) |
| Income tax benefit (expense) related to cash flow hedges | $ 174 | $ (151) | $ 2 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares |
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Jun. 30, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
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| Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||
| Dividend declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.21 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.60 |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Operations Google was incorporated in California in September 1998 and re-incorporated in the State of Delaware in August 2003. In 2015, we implemented a holding company reorganization, and as a result, Alphabet Inc. ("Alphabet") became the successor issuer to Google. We generate revenues by delivering relevant, cost-effective online advertising; cloud-based solutions that provide enterprise customers of all sizes with infrastructure, platform services, and applications; and sales of other products and services, such as fees received for subscription-based products, apps and in-app purchases, and devices. Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of Alphabet include the accounts of Alphabet and entities consolidated under the variable interest and voting models. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Use of Estimates Preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates due to uncertainties. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the allowance for credit losses; contingent liabilities; fair values of financial instruments and goodwill; income taxes; inventory; and useful lives of property and equipment, among others. We base our estimates on assumptions, both historical and forward looking, that are believed to be reasonable, and the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Revenue Recognition Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, and the collectibility of an amount that we expect in exchange for those goods or services is probable. Sales and other similar taxes are excluded from revenues. Google Advertising Google advertising revenues consist of revenues from: •Google Search and other properties, including revenues from traffic generated by search distribution partners who use Google.com as their default search in browsers, toolbars, etc. and other Google owned and operated properties like Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Play; •YouTube properties; and •Google Network properties, including revenues from Google Network properties participating in AdMob, AdSense, and Google Ad Manager. Our customers generally purchase advertising inventory through Google Ads, Google Ad Manager, Google Display & Video 360, and Google Marketing Platform, among others. We offer advertising by delivering both performance and brand advertising. We recognize revenues for performance advertising when a user engages with the advertisement. For brand advertising, we recognize revenues when the ad is displayed, or a user views the ad. For ads placed on Google Network properties, we evaluate whether we are the principal (i.e., report revenues on a gross basis) or agent (i.e., report revenues on a net basis). Generally, we report advertising revenues for ads placed on Google Network properties on a gross basis, that is, the amounts billed to our customers are recorded as revenues, and amounts paid to Google Network partners are recorded as cost of revenues. Where we are the principal, we control the advertising inventory before it is transferred to our customers. Our control is evidenced by our sole ability to monetize the advertising inventory before it is transferred to our customers and is further supported by us being primarily responsible to our customers and having a level of discretion in establishing pricing. Google Subscriptions, Platforms, and Devices Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices revenues consist of revenues from: •consumer subscriptions, which primarily include revenues from YouTube services, such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium, and NFL Sunday Ticket, as well as Google One, which offers access to our most capable Gemini models; •platforms, which primarily include revenues from Google Play sales of apps and in-app purchases; •devices, which primarily include sales of the Pixel family of devices; and •other products and services. Subscription revenues are recognized ratably over the period of the subscription, primarily monthly. We report revenues from Google Play sales of apps and in-app purchases on a net basis because our performance obligation is to facilitate a transaction between app developers and end users for which we earn a service fee. Google Cloud Google Cloud revenues consist of revenues from: •Google Cloud Platform primarily generates consumption-based fees and subscriptions for infrastructure, platform, and other services. These services provide access to solutions such as AI offerings including our enterprise AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Gemini Enterprise; cybersecurity offerings; and data and analytics solutions; •Google Workspace includes subscriptions for cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Drive, and Meet, with integrated features like Gemini for Google Workspace; and •other enterprise services. Our cloud services are generally provided on either a consumption or subscription basis and may have contract terms longer than a year. Revenues related to cloud services provided on a consumption basis are recognized when the customer utilizes the services, based on the quantity of services consumed using the relative standalone selling price allocation. Revenues related to cloud services provided on a subscription basis are recognized ratably over the contract term as the customer receives and consumes the benefits of the cloud services. Arrangements with Multiple Performance Obligations Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, we allocate revenues to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. We generally determine standalone selling prices based on observable prices of our products and services sold or priced separately in comparable circumstances to similar customers. Customer Incentives and Credits Certain customers receive cash-based incentives or credits, which are accounted for as variable consideration. We estimate these amounts based on the expected amount to be provided to customers and reduce revenues. We believe that there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration related to customer incentives and credits. Sales Commissions We expense sales commissions when incurred when the period of the expected benefit is one year or less. We recognize an asset for certain sales commissions and amortize if the expected benefit period is greater than one year. These costs are recorded within sales and marketing expenses. Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues consists of TAC and other costs of revenues. •TAC includes: ◦amounts paid to our distribution partners who make available our search access points and other ad-supported services. Our distribution partners include browser providers, mobile carriers, original equipment manufacturers, and software developers; and ◦amounts paid to Google Network partners primarily for ads displayed on their properties. •Other cost of revenues includes: ◦content acquisition costs, which are payments to content providers from whom we license video and other content for distribution, primarily related to YouTube (we pay fees to these content providers based on revenues generated, subscriber counts, or a flat fee); ◦depreciation expense, primarily related to our technical infrastructure; ◦employee compensation expenses related to our technical infrastructure and other operations such as content review and customer and product support; ◦inventory and other costs related to the devices we sell; and ◦other technical infrastructure operations costs, including energy, equipment, and network capacity costs. Software Development Costs We expense software development costs, including costs to develop software products or the software component of products to be sold, leased, or marketed to external users, before technological feasibility is reached. Technological feasibility is typically reached shortly before the release of such products. As a result, development costs that meet the criteria for capitalization were not material for the periods presented. Software development costs also include costs to develop software to be used solely to meet internal needs and cloud-based applications used to deliver our services. We capitalize development costs related to these software applications once the preliminary project stage is complete and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Costs capitalized for developing such software applications were not material for the periods presented. Stock-Based Compensation Stock-based compensation (SBC) primarily consists of Alphabet restricted stock units (RSUs). RSUs are equity classified and measured at the fair market value of the underlying stock at the grant date. We recognize RSU expense using the straight-line attribution method over the requisite service period and account for forfeitures as they occur. RSUs are awarded dividend equivalents, which are subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying award, and settled in Class C shares. For RSUs, shares are issued on the vesting dates net of the applicable statutory income tax withholding to be paid by us on behalf of our employees. As a result, fewer shares are issued than the number of RSUs vested, and the income tax withholding is recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. Additionally, SBC includes other stock-based awards, such as performance stock units (PSUs) that include market conditions and awards that may be settled in cash or the stock of certain Other Bet companies. PSUs and certain awards granted by Other Bet companies are equity classified and expense is recognized over the requisite service period. Certain awards granted by Other Bet companies are liability classified and remeasured at fair value through settlement. The fair value of awards granted by Other Bet companies is based on the equity valuation of the respective Other Bet company. Advertising and Promotional Expenses We expense advertising and promotional costs in the period in which they are incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025, advertising and promotional expenses totaled approximately $8.7 billion, $8.7 billion, and $9.9 billion, respectively. Fair Value Measurements Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are measured and classified in accordance with a three-tier fair value hierarchy based on the observability of the inputs available in the market used to measure fair value: Level 1 - Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 - Inputs that are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant inputs are observable in the market or can be derived from observable market data. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based observable inputs including interest rate curves, foreign exchange rates, and credit ratings. Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activities. The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The determination of fair value involves the use of appropriate valuation methods and relevant inputs into valuation models. Our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash equivalents, marketable securities, and derivative financial instruments. Our financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include non-marketable equity securities. Other financial assets and liabilities are carried at cost with fair value disclosed, if required. We measure certain other instruments, and certain assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination, also at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Financial Instruments Our financial instruments include cash, cash equivalents, marketable and non-marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, financial guarantees, accounts receivable, and convertible notes. Credit Risks We are subject to concentration of credit risk primarily from cash equivalents, marketable debt securities, derivative financial instruments, including foreign exchange contracts, accounts receivable, and convertible notes. We manage the concentration of our credit risk exposure through timely assessment of our counterparty creditworthiness, credit limits, and use of collateral management. Foreign exchange contracts are transacted with various financial institutions with high credit standing. Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and are derived from revenues earned from customers located around the world. We manage the concentration of our credit risk exposure by performing ongoing evaluations to determine customer credit and we limit the amount of credit we extend. We generally do not require collateral from our customers. Cash Equivalents We invest excess cash primarily in asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt securities, government bonds, money market funds, and time deposits. Marketable Securities We classify all marketable debt securities that have effective maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase as cash equivalents and those with effective maturities of greater than three months as marketable securities. We determine the appropriate classification of our investments in marketable debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluate such designation at each balance sheet date. We have classified and accounted for our marketable debt securities as available-for-sale. After consideration of our risk versus reward objectives, as well as our liquidity requirements, we may sell these debt securities prior to their effective maturities. As we view these securities as available to support current operations, we classify highly liquid securities with maturities beyond 12 months as current assets under the caption marketable securities. We carry these securities at fair value, and report the unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, as a component of stockholders’ equity, except for the changes in allowance for expected credit losses, which are recorded in OI&E. For certain marketable debt securities we have elected the fair value option, for which changes in fair value are recorded in OI&E. We determine any realized gains and losses on the sale of marketable debt securities on a specific identification method, and we record such gains and losses as a component of OI&E. Our investments in marketable equity securities are measured at fair value with the related gains and losses, including unrealized, recognized in OI&E. Non-Marketable Securities Non-marketable securities primarily consist of equity securities. We account for non-marketable equity securities through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the equity method. Other non-marketable equity securities that we hold are primarily accounted for under the measurement alternative. Under the measurement alternative, the carrying value is measured at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. Adjustments are determined primarily based on a market approach as of the transaction date and are recorded as a component of OI&E. Non-marketable securities that do not have effective contractual maturity dates are classified as other non-current assets. Derivative Financial Instruments See Note 3 for the accounting policy pertaining to derivative financial instruments. Financial Guarantees In certain arrangements, we provide reimbursements for costs incurred by third parties during power generation project development phases if specified trigger events occur. We recognize a noncontingent liability for the fair value of our obligation to stand ready to perform, reported in other long-term liabilities. We also recognize a contingent liability when it becomes probable that a payment will be required and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Accounts Receivable Our payment terms for accounts receivable vary by the types and locations of our customers and the products or services offered. The term between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant. Additionally, accounts receivable includes amounts for services performed in advance of the right to invoice the customer. We maintain an allowance for credit losses for accounts receivable, which is recorded as an offset to accounts receivable, and changes in such are classified as general and administrative expense. We assess collectibility by reviewing accounts receivable on a collective basis where similar characteristics exist and on an individual basis when we identify specific customers with known disputes or collectibility issues. With respect to current accounts receivables, we elected to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses for those assets, we adjust historical loss information to reflect current market conditions and customer-specific information to the extent that historical loss information does not reflect current conditions. Convertible Notes Our investments in convertible notes are primarily recorded at amortized cost which includes unpaid principal balances, deferred origination costs, and any related discount or premium, net of allowances for credit losses, and are included within other non-current assets. Other Our financial instruments also include debt and equity investments in companies with which we also entered into commercial arrangements at or near the same time. For these transactions, judgment is required in assessing the substance of the arrangements, including assessing whether the components of the arrangements should be accounted for as separate transactions under the applicable GAAP, and determining the value of the components of the arrangements, including the fair value of the investments. Additionally, if our investment in such companies becomes impaired, we may need to re-evaluate the accounting for the commercial arrangement, including reducing any remaining performance obligations. Impairment of Investments We periodically review our debt securities with unrealized gains and losses recorded as a component of stockholders' equity and non-marketable equity securities for impairment. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position, we determine whether a credit loss exists. The credit loss is estimated by considering available information relevant to the collectibility of the security and information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Any credit loss is recorded as a charge to OI&E, not to exceed the amount of the unrealized loss. Unrealized losses other than the credit loss are recognized in AOCI. If we have an intent to sell, or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell a debt security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis, we will write down the security to its fair value and record the corresponding charge as a component of OI&E. For non-marketable equity securities, including equity method investments, we consider whether impairment indicators exist by evaluating the companies' financial and liquidity position and access to capital resources, among other indicators. If the assessment indicates that the investment is impaired, we write down the investment to its fair value by recording the corresponding charge as a component of OI&E. We prepare quantitative measurements of the fair value of our equity investments using a market approach or an income approach. Inventory Inventory consists primarily of finished goods and is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is generally computed using the first-in, first-out method. Variable Interest Entities We determine at the inception of each arrangement whether an entity in which we have made an investment or in which we have other variable interests is considered a variable interest entity (VIE). We consolidate VIEs when we are the primary beneficiary. We are the primary beneficiary of a VIE when we have the power to direct activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE and have the obligation to absorb the majority of their losses or benefits. If we are not the primary beneficiary in a VIE, we account for the investment or other variable interests in a VIE in accordance with applicable GAAP. Periodically, we assess whether any changes in our interest or relationship with the entity affect our determination of whether the entity is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. Property and Equipment Property and equipment is comprised of technical infrastructure, office space, corporate and other assets currently in service, and assets not yet in service. Technical infrastructure includes data center land, buildings and leasehold improvements, and servers and network equipment. Office space includes office land, buildings, and leasehold improvements. Assets not yet in service are those that are not ready for their intended use, including data center buildings and servers in the process of construction or assembly. Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation commences once assets are ready for their intended use and is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which we regularly evaluate for factors such as technological obsolescence and our planned use and utilization. We depreciate data center and office buildings over periods of to 40 years. We depreciate servers and network equipment generally over a period of six years. We depreciate corporate and other assets over periods of to 25 years. We depreciate leasehold improvements over the shorter of the remaining lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Land is not depreciated. Goodwill We allocate goodwill to reporting units based on the expected benefit from the business combination. We evaluate our reporting units periodically, as well as when changes in our operating segments occur. For changes in reporting units, we reassign goodwill using a relative fair value allocation approach. We test our goodwill for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. Goodwill impairments were not material for the periods presented. Leases We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Our lease agreements generally contain lease and non-lease components. Payments under our lease arrangements are primarily fixed. Non-lease components primarily include payments for maintenance and utilities. We combine fixed payments for non-lease components with lease payments and account for them together as a single lease component which increases the amount of our lease assets and liabilities. Certain lease agreements contain variable payments, which are expensed as incurred and not included in the lease assets and liabilities. These amounts primarily include payments affected by the Consumer Price Index, and payments for maintenance and utilities. Lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the present value of the future lease payments at the lease commencement date. The interest rate used to determine the present value of the future lease payments is our incremental borrowing rate, because the interest rate implicit in our leases is not readily determinable. Our incremental borrowing rate is estimated to approximate the interest rate on a collateralized basis with similar terms and payments, and in economic environments where the leased asset is located. Our lease terms and payments include periods under options to purchase, extend, or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We generally use the base, non-cancelable, lease term when determining the lease assets and liabilities. Lease assets also include any prepaid lease payments and lease incentives. The current portion of our operating lease liabilities is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and the long-term portion is included in operating lease liabilities. Finance lease assets are included in property and equipment, net. Finance lease liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities or other long-term liabilities. Operating lease expense (excluding variable lease costs) is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Finance lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the asset, and interest expense is recognized based on the incremental borrowing rate. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We review leases, property and equipment, and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The evaluation is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows independent of other assets. We measure recoverability of these assets by comparing the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows that the assets or the asset group are expected to generate. If the carrying value of the assets or asset group is not recoverable, the impairment recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds its fair value. Income Taxes We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which we recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. We measure current and deferred tax assets and liabilities based on provisions of enacted tax law. We evaluate the likelihood of future realization of our deferred tax assets based on all available evidence and establish a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that they will not be realized or release a valuation allowance to increase deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that they will be realized. We have elected to account for the tax effects of the global intangible low tax income provision as a current period expense. We recognize the financial statement effects of a tax position when it is more likely than not that, based on technical merits, the position will be sustained upon examination. The tax benefits of the position recognized in the financial statements are then measured based on the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement with a taxing authority. In addition, we recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the income tax provision. Business Combinations We include the results of operations of the businesses that we acquire as of the acquisition date. We allocate the purchase price of the acquisitions to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values, except for revenue contracts acquired, which are recognized in accordance with our revenue recognition policy. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Acquisition-related expenses are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred. Foreign Currency We translate the financial statements of our international subsidiaries to US dollars using month-end exchange rates for assets and liabilities, and average rates for the period derived from month-end exchange rates for revenues, costs, and expenses. We record translation gains and losses in AOCI as a component of stockholders’ equity. We reflect net foreign exchange transaction gains and losses resulting from the conversion of the transaction currency to functional currency as a component of foreign currency exchange gain (loss) in OI&E. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2024-03 "Income Statement: Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40)" to improve the disclosures about an entity’s expenses. Upon adoption, we will be required to disclose in the notes to the financial statements a disaggregation of certain expense categories included within the relevant expense captions on the consolidated statements of income. The standard is effective for our 2027 annual period, and our interim periods beginning in 2028, with early adoption permitted. The standard can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently assessing adoption timing, the method of adoption, and the effect that the updated standard will have on our financial statement disclosures. In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06 "Intangibles: Goodwill and Other‒Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software" to modernize the accounting for software costs under Subtopic 350-40, Intangibles‒Goodwill and Other‒Internal-Use Software (referred to as “internal-use software”). Upon adoption, we will be required to account for internal-use software under the updated capitalization criteria. The standard is effective for our interim and annual 2028 periods, with early adoption permitted. The standard can be applied either prospectively, retrospectively, or under a modified transition approach. We are currently assessing adoption timing, the method of adoption, and the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09 "Income Taxes (Topics 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" which expands the disclosure requirements for income taxes. We adopted this ASU for our 2025 annual period with the comparative periods updated to reflect additional disclosures. See Note 14 for the revised disclosures consistent with the new standard. Prior Period Reclassifications Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.
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| Revenues | Revenues Disaggregated Revenues The following table presents revenues disaggregated by type (in millions):
No individual customer or groups of affiliated customers represented more than 10% of our revenues in 2023, 2024, or 2025. The following table presents revenues disaggregated by geography, based on the addresses of our customers (in millions):
(1) Regions represent Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia-Pacific (APAC); and Canada and Latin America ("Other Americas"). Revenue Backlog As of December 31, 2025, we had $242.8 billion of remaining performance obligations (“revenue backlog"), primarily related to Google Cloud. Revenue backlog represents commitments in customer contracts that have not yet been recognized as revenue. We expect to recognize just over 50% of the revenue backlog as revenues over the next 24 months with the remainder to be recognized thereafter. The estimated revenue backlog and timing of revenue recognition for these commitments is largely driven by contract duration, our ability to deliver in accordance with relevant contract terms, and when our customers utilize services. Revenue backlog includes related deferred revenue currently recorded as well as amounts that will be invoiced in future periods, and excludes contracts with an original expected term of one year or less and cancellable contracts. Deferred Revenues We record deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of our performance, including amounts which are refundable. Deferred revenues primarily relate to Google Cloud and Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices. Total deferred revenue as of December 31, 2024 was $6.0 billion, of which $4.6 billion was recognized as revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025. Total deferred revenue as of December 31, 2025 was $8.6 billion.
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| Financial Instruments | Financial Instruments Fair Value Measurements Investments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Cash equivalents and marketable equity securities are measured at fair value and classified within Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, because we use quoted prices for identical assets in active markets or inputs that are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets. Debt securities are measured at fair value and classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, because we use quoted market prices to the extent available or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine fair value. The following tables summarize our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):
(1)The long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $266 million as of December 31, 2024 is included within other non-current assets.
Investments Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis Non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative are investments in privately held companies without readily determinable market values. The carrying value of these non-marketable equity securities is adjusted upward or downward to fair value upon observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer or impairment. Non-marketable equity securities that have been remeasured during the period based on observable transactions are classified within Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, and remeasurements due to impairment are classified within Level 3. Our valuation methods include option pricing models, market comparable approach, and common stock equivalent method, which may include a combination of the observable transaction price at the transaction date and other unobservable inputs including volatility, expected time to exit, risk free rate, and the rights and obligations of the securities we hold. These inputs vary significantly based on investment type. As of December 31, 2025, the carrying value of our non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative was $64.1 billion, of which $45.6 billion were remeasured at fair value during the year ended December 31, 2025, and were primarily classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy at the time of measurement. Debt and Equity Securities Debt Securities The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of investments in available-for-sale marketable debt securities by effective contractual maturity dates (in millions):
The following tables present fair values and gross unrealized gains and losses recorded to AOCI, less any expected credit losses, aggregated by investment category (in millions):
The following tables present fair values and gross unrealized losses recorded to AOCI, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in millions):
We determine realized gains or losses on the sale or extinguishment of debt securities on a specific identification method. For certain marketable debt securities, we have elected the fair value option for which changes in fair value are recorded in OI&E. The fair value option was elected for these securities to align with the unrealized gains and losses from related derivative contracts. The following table summarizes gains and losses for debt securities, reflected as a component of OI&E (in millions):
Non-marketable Securities Our non-marketable securities primarily consist of non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative. The carrying value is measured at the total initial cost plus the cumulative net upward and downward adjustments (including impairments). We account for non-marketable equity securities through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the equity method. Certain of our non-marketable securities include our investments in VIEs where we are not the primary beneficiary. See Note 5 for further details on VIEs. Realized net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period reflects the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the equity securities at the beginning of the period or the purchase date, if later. All gains and losses, including impairments, are included as components of OI&E. The carrying values for non-marketable securities are summarized below (in millions):
Gains and Losses on Equity Securities Gains and losses (including impairments), net, for equity securities included in OI&E are summarized below (in millions):
(1) Excludes income (loss) and impairment from equity method investments. Refer to Note 7 for further details. Cumulative net gains (losses), calculated as the difference between the sales price and purchase price, represent the total net gains (losses) recognized after the initial purchase date. This represents the total economic impact of the investment, regardless of when the gains or losses were previously recognized. Cumulative net gains on equity securities sold were $748 million and $387 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively. Derivative Financial Instruments We primarily use derivative instruments to manage risks relating to our ongoing business operations, including foreign currencies, interest rates, commodity prices, credit exposures, and market prices of certain marketable equity securities. Additionally, we enter into derivatives to enhance investment returns. We also enter into derivatives as a result of agreements with third parties to backstop certain obligations related to data center leases. These backstop agreements are accounted for as credit derivatives. We recognize derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and classify them primarily within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. We present our foreign currency collars (an option strategy comprised of a combination of purchased and written options) at net fair values and present all other derivatives at gross fair values. The accounting treatment for derivatives is based on the intended use and hedge designation. Cash Flow Hedges We designate foreign currency forwards and options (including collars) as cash flow hedges to hedge certain forecasted revenue transactions denominated in currencies other than the US dollar. These contracts have maturities of 24 months or less. Cash flow hedge amounts included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness are deferred in AOCI and reclassified to revenue when the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Hedge components excluded from our assessment of hedge effectiveness are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the hedging instrument in revenues. The difference between fair value changes of the excluded component and the amount amortized to revenues is recorded in AOCI. As of December 31, 2025, the net accumulated loss on our foreign currency cash flow hedges before tax effect was $60 million, which is expected to be reclassified from AOCI into revenues within the next 12 months. Additionally, we may designate interest rate derivatives as cash flow hedges to manage our exposure to certain interest rate risks. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are deferred in AOCI and reclassified to OI&E when the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Fair Value Hedges We designate foreign currency forwards as fair value hedges to hedge foreign currency risks for our marketable debt securities denominated in currencies other than the US dollar. Fair value hedge amounts included and excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness are recognized in OI&E. Net Investment Hedges We designate foreign currency forwards, options (including collars), cross-currency swaps, and foreign currency-denominated debt as net investment hedges to hedge the foreign currency risks related to our investments in foreign subsidiaries. Net investment hedge amounts included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness are recognized in AOCI. Changes in the fair value of hedge components of forward and option contracts that are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness are recognized in OI&E. Hedge components of cross-currency swaps that are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness are amortized over the life of the hedging instrument and recognized in OI&E. The difference between fair value changes of the excluded component and the amount amortized to OI&E is recorded in AOCI. We had no foreign currency-denominated debt as of December 31, 2024 and $15.4 billion carrying value of foreign currency-denominated debt designated as net investment hedges as of December 31, 2025. Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments We enter into derivatives not designated as hedging instruments to manage risks related to our ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed is foreign exchange risk related to the remeasurement of monetary assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of a subsidiary. Gains and losses on these foreign exchange derivatives are recorded within the “foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net” component of OI&E. We also enter into derivatives to manage other risks, to enhance investment returns, and as a result of agreements with certain third parties to backstop certain obligations relating to data center leases. Gains and losses arising from other derivatives are primarily reflected within the “other” component of OI&E. See Note 7 for further details. The gross notional amounts of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions):
(1) Notional amounts for credit derivatives are the backstop obligations related to certain third-party data center leases and represent the maximum potential amount of future payments that could be required in the event of certain default scenarios over remaining agreement periods of up to 15 years. In the event we are required to make payments under certain backstop obligations, we may receive equity in or cash payments from certain counterparties, the amounts for which are not reflected in the notional amounts for credit derivatives. See Note 5 for further details. The fair values of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions):
(1) Derivative assets are recorded as other current and non-current assets. (2) Derivative liabilities are recorded as accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current. The gains (losses) on derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships recognized in other comprehensive income are summarized below (in millions):
The table below presents the gains (losses) of derivatives included on the Consolidated Statements of Income: (in millions):
Offsetting of Derivatives We enter into master netting arrangements and collateral security arrangements to reduce credit risk. Cash collateral received related to derivative instruments under our collateral security arrangements are included in with a corresponding . Cash and non-cash collateral pledged related to derivative instruments under our collateral security arrangements are primarily included in other current assets. The gross amounts of derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements with various counterparties, and cash and non-cash collateral received and pledged under such agreements were as follows (in millions):
(1) The balances as of December 31, 2024 and 2025 were related to derivatives allowed to be net settled in accordance with our master netting agreements.
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| Leases | Leases We have entered into operating and finance lease agreements primarily for data centers, land, and offices throughout the world with varying lease terms. Components of lease costs were as follows (in millions):
Supplemental information related to leases was as follows (in millions):
(1)Financing cash flows used for financing leases are included within financing activities as repayments of debt. The year ended December 31, 2025 includes $1.1 billion of prepayments for finance leases not yet commenced. Future lease payments as of December 31, 2025 were as follows (in millions):
As of December 31, 2025, we have entered into leases primarily related to data centers that have not yet commenced with short-term and long-term future lease payments of $5.8 billion and $52.7 billion, respectively, that are not yet recorded. These leases will commence between 2026 and 2031 with non-cancelable lease terms primarily between and 25 years. In January 2026, we executed a power purchase agreement which we expect to be accounted for as a lease resulting in future payments depending on certain agreement terms of $9.9 billion between 2027 and 2047. If certain contractual conditions for the project are not met, we would instead make a one-time payment of approximately $3.5 billion and assume ownership of the power generating assets.
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| Leases | Leases We have entered into operating and finance lease agreements primarily for data centers, land, and offices throughout the world with varying lease terms. Components of lease costs were as follows (in millions):
Supplemental information related to leases was as follows (in millions):
(1)Financing cash flows used for financing leases are included within financing activities as repayments of debt. The year ended December 31, 2025 includes $1.1 billion of prepayments for finance leases not yet commenced. Future lease payments as of December 31, 2025 were as follows (in millions):
As of December 31, 2025, we have entered into leases primarily related to data centers that have not yet commenced with short-term and long-term future lease payments of $5.8 billion and $52.7 billion, respectively, that are not yet recorded. These leases will commence between 2026 and 2031 with non-cancelable lease terms primarily between and 25 years. In January 2026, we executed a power purchase agreement which we expect to be accounted for as a lease resulting in future payments depending on certain agreement terms of $9.9 billion between 2027 and 2047. If certain contractual conditions for the project are not met, we would instead make a one-time payment of approximately $3.5 billion and assume ownership of the power generating assets.
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| Variable Interest Entities | Variable Interest Entities Consolidated VIEs We consolidate VIEs in which we hold a variable interest and are the primary beneficiary. The results of operations and financial position of these VIEs are included in our consolidated financial statements. For certain consolidated VIEs, their assets are not available to us, and their creditors do not have recourse to us. As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, assets that can only be used to settle obligations of these VIEs were $8.7 billion and $5.6 billion, respectively, and are primarily included in cash and cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, liabilities for which creditors only have recourse to the VIEs were $2.3 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively. We may continue to fund ongoing operations, including the potential funding of employee compensation programs, of certain VIEs that are included within Other Bets. In February 2026, Waymo, a consolidated VIE, announced an investment round of $16.0 billion, the significant majority of which was funded by Alphabet. Investments from external parties will be accounted for as equity transactions and will result in recognition of noncontrolling interests. Total noncontrolling interests (NCI) in our consolidated subsidiaries were $4.2 billion and $3.4 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively, of which $1.1 billion and $841 million were redeemable noncontrolling interests (RNCI) as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively. NCI and RNCI are included within additional paid-in capital. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was not material for any period presented and is included within the "other" component of OI&E. See Note 7 for further details on OI&E. Unconsolidated VIEs We hold various forms of interests in Variable Interest Entities (VIEs), including certain of our investments in private companies and renewable energy entities, certain leases and credit backstops with data center entities, and certain backstops with energy infrastructure entities. Because we have determined that we do not direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these entities, we are not the primary beneficiary. Therefore, these VIEs are not consolidated within our financial statements. Our investments in private companies and renewable energy VIEs are primarily accounted for as non-marketable securities under the measurement alternative or the equity method. The carrying value of these investments are included within non-marketable securities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 3 for further details on investments. The maximum exposure to these VIEs is generally limited to the current carrying value plus future funding commitments. As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, future funding commitments were $1.5 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively. Leases with data center leasing VIEs are accounted for as finance leases and are included within total lease obligations disclosed in Note 4. The maximum exposure arising from leases with VIEs is limited to the net carrying value of commenced finance lease assets, plus the undiscounted future obligations for leases that have not yet commenced. See Note 4 for further details on leases. Credit backstops we have provided to data center VIEs are accounted for as credit derivatives. The maximum exposure arising from credit backstops with VIEs is limited to the financial risk over the remaining period of the arrangements, as reflected by the credit derivative notional value. See Note 3 for further details on credit derivatives. Backstop agreements we have provided to energy infrastructure VIEs are accounted for as financial guarantees. The maximum exposure to these VIEs is limited to the potential amount of future payments under these arrangements. See Note 10 for further details on financial guarantees.
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| Debt | Debt Short-Term Debt We have a commercial paper program of up to $25.0 billion, which is used for general corporate purposes. We had $2.3 billion of commercial paper outstanding with a weighted-average effective interest rate of 4.4% as of December 31, 2024 and no commercial paper outstanding as of December 31, 2025. The fair value of the commercial paper approximated its carrying value as of December 31, 2024. Our short-term debt balance also includes the current portion of certain long-term debt. Long-Term Debt During 2025, we issued $22.5 billion of US dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes and €13.25 billion of euro-denominated senior unsecured notes for general corporate purposes. In May 2025, we issued $5.0 billion of US dollar-denominated fixed-rate senior unsecured notes with a weighted-average coupon rate of 4.89%, and a weighted-average maturity of approximately 24 years. Additionally, in May 2025, we issued €6.75 billion of euro-denominated fixed-rate senior unsecured notes with a weighted-average coupon rate of 3.31%, and a weighted-average maturity of approximately 14 years. In November 2025, we issued $500 million of US dollar-denominated floating-rate senior unsecured notes and $17.0 billion of US dollar-denominated fixed-rate senior unsecured notes with a weighted-average coupon rate of 4.92% and a weighted-average maturity of approximately 20 years. Additionally in November 2025, we issued €6.5 billion of euro-denominated fixed-rate senior unsecured notes with a weighted-average coupon rate of 3.44% and a weighted-average maturity of approximately 16 years. Total outstanding long-term debt is summarized below (in millions, except percentages):
(1)Includes $500 million of floating-rate notes due in 2028. Interest is calculated using the compounded Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 0.52%, reset quarterly. (2)Principal, unamortized discount, and debt issuance costs for the euro-denominated notes include the effect of foreign exchange rates. (3)Total current portion of long-term debt is included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities. See Note 7 for further details. The notes in the table above are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with each other. We may redeem the fixed-rate notes at any time in whole or in part at specified redemption prices. The floating-rate notes are not redeemable prior to maturity. Interest is payable quarterly for the floating-rate notes, semi-annually for the US dollar-denominated fixed-rate notes, and annually for the euro-denominated fixed-rate notes. The effective interest rates are based on proceeds received and contractual interest payments. The total estimated fair value of the outstanding notes was approximately $9.0 billion and $45.6 billion as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The fair value was determined based on observable market prices of identical instruments in less active markets and is categorized accordingly as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2025, the future principal payments for long-term debt were as follows (in millions):
Credit Facility As of December 31, 2025, we had $10.0 billion of revolving credit facilities, of which $4.0 billion expires in April 2026 and $6.0 billion expires in April 2030. The interest rates for all credit facilities are determined based on a formula using certain market rates. No amounts were outstanding under the credit facilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2025.
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| Supplemental Financial Statement Information | Supplemental Financial Statement Information Accounts Receivable The allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable was $879 million and $924 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively. Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in millions):
(1) As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, approximately 60% of technical infrastructure assets were comprised of servers and network equipment. The remaining balance was comprised of data center land and buildings and related assets. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in millions):
(1) See Legal Matters in Note 10 for further details. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components of AOCI, net of income tax, were as follows (in millions):
The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI were as follows (in millions):
Other Income (Expense), Net Components of OI&E were as follows (in millions):
(1) Interest expense is net of interest capitalized of $181 million, $194 million, and $447 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively.
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| Acquisitions | Acquisitions Pending Acquisitions In March 2025, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, a leading cloud security platform, for $32.0 billion, subject to closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition of Wiz is expected to close in 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. Upon the close of the acquisition, Wiz will be part of the Google Cloud segment. In December 2025, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intersect, which provides data center and energy infrastructure solutions, for $4.8 billion in cash, plus the assumption of debt. The acquisition of Intersect is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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| Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies Commitments We have certain content licensing agreements with future fixed or minimum guaranteed commitments of $7.7 billion as of December 31, 2025, of which the majority is paid quarterly through the first quarter of 2030. Financial Guarantees We provide financial guarantees to certain counterparties, in the form of backstop agreements with varying terms through August 2026. These backstop agreements support counterparty procurement of long-lead time equipment for our future power purchase agreements. As of December 31, 2025, our maximum potential amount of future payments under these guarantees was $5.7 billion, upon which we may receive certain assets. The fair value of these obligations was not material. Indemnifications In the normal course of business, including to facilitate transactions in our services and products and corporate activities, we indemnify certain parties, including advertisers, Google Network partners, distribution partners, customers of Google Cloud offerings, lessors, and service providers with respect to certain matters. We have agreed to defend and/or indemnify certain parties against losses arising from a breach of representations or covenants, or out of intellectual property infringement or other claims made against certain parties. Several of these agreements limit the time within which an indemnification claim can be made and the amount of the claim. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our officers and directors, and our bylaws contain similar indemnification obligations to our agents. It is not possible to make a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Additionally, the payments we have made under such agreements have not had a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows, or financial position. However, to the extent that valid indemnification claims arise in the future, future payments by us could be significant and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or cash flows in a particular period. As of December 31, 2025, we did not have any material indemnification claims that were probable or reasonably possible. Legal Matters We record a liability when we believe that it is probable that a loss has been incurred, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If we determine that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, we disclose the reasonably possible loss. We evaluate developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued, and the matters and related reasonably possible losses disclosed, and make adjustments as appropriate. Certain outstanding matters seek speculative, substantial, or indeterminate monetary amounts, substantial changes to our business practices and products, or structural remedies. Significant judgment is required to determine both the likelihood of there being a loss and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters, and we may be unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of losses. The outcomes of outstanding legal matters are inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties, and could, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect. We expense legal fees in the period in which they are incurred. Antitrust Matters We are subject to formal and informal inquiries and investigations as well as litigation on various competition matters by regulatory authorities and private parties in the US, Europe, and other jurisdictions globally, including the following: •Shopping: In June 2017, the EC announced its decision that certain actions taken by Google relating to its display and ranking of shopping search results and ads infringed European antitrust laws and imposed a €2.4 billion fine. In 2024, we made a cash payment of $3.0 billion for the fine. •Android: In July 2018, the EC announced its decision that certain provisions in Google's Android-related distribution agreements infringed European antitrust laws, imposed a €4.3 billion fine, and directed the termination of the conduct at issue. We appealed the EC decision and implemented changes to certain of our Android distribution practices. In September 2022, the General Court affirmed the EC decision but reduced the fine from €4.3 billion to €4.1 billion. We subsequently appealed the General Court's affirmation of the EC decision with the European Court of Justice, which remains pending. In 2018, we recognized a charge of $5.1 billion for the fine, which we reduced by $217 million in 2022. •AdSense for Search: In March 2019, the EC announced its decision that certain provisions in Google's agreements with AdSense for Search partners infringed European antitrust laws, imposed a €1.5 billion fine, and directed actions related to AdSense for Search partners' agreements, which we implemented prior to the decision. In 2019, we recognized a charge of $1.7 billion for the fine and appealed the EC decision. In September 2024, the General Court overturned the EC decision and annulled the €1.5 billion fine. The EC has appealed the General Court's decision with the European Court of Justice. •Search: In October 2020, the DOJ and a number of state Attorneys General filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Columbia concerning Google's Search and Search advertising practices and its compliance with US antitrust laws. In August 2024, the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled against Google. A final judgment was entered in December 2025, which, among other things, imposes restrictions on how Google distributes its services and requires Google to share certain search data with and offer syndication services to certain competitors. In January 2026, we appealed the final judgment and moved to pause implementation of certain remedies. In February 2026, the DOJ and state Attorneys General also appealed. Further, in June 2022, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) opened an investigation into Search distribution practices. In August 2025, we agreed to a settlement with the ACCC requiring, among other things, changes to our Android agreements. We recognized a charge in the second quarter of 2025, and the settlement was approved by the court in December 2025. In October 2023, the Japanese Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) opened an investigation into Search distribution practices. In April 2025, the JFTC issued a cease-and-desist order requiring us to make changes to our Android agreements to ensure they are consistent with Japanese antitrust law. The JFTC did not impose monetary penalties. •Advertising Technology: In December 2020, a number of state Attorneys General filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas concerning Google's advertising technology and its compliance with US antitrust laws and state deceptive trade laws. In January 2023, the DOJ, along with a number of state Attorneys General, filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia concerning Google's advertising technology and its compliance with US antitrust laws, and a number of additional state Attorneys General subsequently joined the lawsuit. In April 2025, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia issued a mixed decision in the DOJ case against Google, ruling that neither Google's advertiser tools nor the DoubleClick and AdMeld acquisitions were anticompetitive, but that Google's publisher tools unfairly excluded rivals. A separate proceeding to determine remedies, the range of which vary widely, took place in September 2025, with the parties presenting differing remedy proposals. The DOJ's remedy proposal includes structural remedies that could have a material adverse effect on our business. Closing arguments were held in November 2025, and we are awaiting a final judgment. After that judgment, we plan to appeal the adverse portion of the April 2025 decision and potentially aspects of the remedies decision. A trial in the state Attorneys General case in the Eastern District of Texas will take place after a decision on remedies is issued in the DOJ case. Given the nature of these matters, we cannot estimate a possible loss. Further, in September 2025, the EC announced its decision that Google had infringed European competition laws through "self-preferencing" practices on the buy-side and the sell-side relating to Google's advertising technology business. The EC decision imposed a €3.0 billion fine and directed Google to cease and desist the alleged "self-preferencing" practices. We appealed the ruling in November 2025. We recognized a charge of $3.5 billion in the third quarter of 2025, and we placed bank guarantees in the fourth quarter of 2025 in lieu of cash payment. In September 2024, the UK also issued a Statement of Objections concerning Google's advertising technology and its compliance with UK antitrust laws, to which we responded. •Google Play: In July 2021, a number of state Attorneys General filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of California concerning Google’s operation of Android and Google Play and its compliance with US antitrust laws and state antitrust and consumer protection laws. In September 2023, we reached a settlement in principle with 50 state Attorneys General and three territories and recognized a charge. The court preliminarily approved the settlement in November 2025, and final approval remains pending before the court. In May 2024, we funded the settlement amount to an escrow agent. In December 2023, a California jury delivered a verdict against Google in Epic Games v. Google related to Google Play's business. Epic did not seek monetary damages. The presiding judge issued a remedies decision in October 2024, ordering a variety of alterations to our business models and operations and contractual agreements for Android and Google Play. We appealed the judgment, including the jury verdict and aspects of the remedies ordered, and in July 2025, the Court of Appeals denied our appeal. We are in the process of appealing that decision to the US Supreme Court, and we implemented the ordered remedies in October 2025 while the appeal is pending. In October 2025, we reached a settlement with Epic to modify the remedies in this case and resolve certain other lawsuits Epic has filed regarding Google Play's business. The settlement is contingent on the court approving a proposed modified injunction. Epic and Google filed a joint motion to modify the injunction in November 2025, which is currently pending before the court. •European Digital Markets Act: In March 2024, the EC opened two investigations regarding Google's compliance with certain provisions of the EU's Digital Markets Act relating to Google Play and Search. In March 2025, the EC issued preliminary findings of non-compliance in both investigations, to which we responded. Given the nature of this matter, we cannot estimate a possible loss. In addition to these antitrust proceedings, private individual and collective actions that overlap with claims pursued by regulatory authorities are pending in the US and in several other jurisdictions, including across Europe. Given the nature of these matters, we cannot estimate a possible loss. We believe we have strong arguments against these open claims and will defend ourselves vigorously. We continue to cooperate with federal and state regulators in the US, the EC, and other regulators around the world. Privacy Matters We are subject to a number of privacy-related laws and regulations, and we currently are party to a number of privacy investigations and lawsuits ongoing in multiple jurisdictions. For example, there are ongoing investigations and litigation in the US and the EU, including those relating to our collection and use of location information, the choices we offer users, and advertising practices, which could result in significant fines, judgments, and product changes. In October 2025, we finalized a $1.4 billion settlement of certain privacy matters. Patent and Intellectual Property Claims We have had patent, copyright, trade secret, and trademark infringement lawsuits filed against us claiming that certain of our products, services, and technologies infringe others' intellectual property rights. Adverse results in these lawsuits may include awards of substantial monetary damages, costly royalty or licensing agreements, or orders preventing us from offering certain features, functionalities, products, or services. As a result, we may have to change our business practices and develop non-infringing products or technologies, which could result in a loss of revenues for us and otherwise harm our business. In addition, the ITC has increasingly become an important forum to litigate intellectual property disputes because an ultimate loss in an ITC action can result in a prohibition on importing infringing products into the US. Because the US is an important market, a prohibition on importation could have an adverse effect on us, including preventing us from importing many important products into the US or necessitating workarounds that may limit certain features of our products. Further, our customers and partners may discontinue the use of our products, services, and technologies, as a result of injunctions or otherwise, which could result in loss of revenues and adversely affect our business. Other We are subject to claims, lawsuits, regulatory and government inquiries and investigations, other proceedings, and consent orders involving competition, intellectual property, data privacy and security, tax and related compliance, labor and employment, commercial disputes, content generated by our users, goods and services offered by advertisers or publishers using our platforms, design of our products and services, personal injury and other tort and nuisance theories, consumer protection, including how we moderate content on our platforms, AI, and other matters. For example, we periodically have data incidents that we report to relevant regulators as required by law. Such claims, consent orders, lawsuits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings could result in substantial fines and penalties, injunctive relief, ongoing monitoring and auditing obligations, changes to our products and services, alterations to our business models and operations, and collateral related civil litigation or other adverse consequences, all of which could harm our business, reputation, financial condition, and operating results. We have ongoing legal matters relating to Russia. For example, some matters concern civil judgments that include compounding penalties imposed upon us in connection with disputes regarding the termination of accounts, including those of sanctioned parties. We do not expect these ongoing legal matters will have a material adverse effect. Non-Income Taxes We are under audit by various domestic and foreign tax authorities with regards to non-income tax matters. The subject matter of non-income tax audits primarily arises from disputes on the tax treatment and tax rate applied to the sale of our products and services in these jurisdictions and the tax treatment of certain employee benefits. We accrue non-income taxes that may result from examinations by, or any negotiated agreements with, these tax authorities when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. If we determine that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, we disclose the reasonably possible loss. Due to the inherent complexity and uncertainty of these matters and judicial process in certain jurisdictions, the final outcome may be materially different from our expectations. See Note 14 for further details regarding income tax contingencies.
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| Stockholders' Equity | Stockholders' Equity Class A and Class B Common Stock and Class C Capital Stock Our Board of Directors has authorized three classes of stock, Class A and Class B common stock, and Class C capital stock. The rights of the holders of each class of our common and capital stock are identical, except with respect to voting. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share. Each share of Class B common stock is entitled to 10 votes per share. Class C capital stock has no voting rights, except as required by applicable law. Shares of Class B common stock may be converted at any time at the option of the stockholder and automatically convert upon sale or transfer to Class A common stock. Share Repurchases In the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025, we continued to repurchase both Class A and Class C shares in a manner deemed in the best interest of the company and its stockholders, taking into account the economic cost and prevailing market conditions, including the relative trading prices and volumes of the Class A and Class C shares. In April 2024, the company's Board of Directors authorized a $70.0 billion share repurchase program for its Class A and Class C shares. In April 2025, the company's Board of Directors authorized an additional $70.0 billion share repurchase program for its Class A and Class C shares. As of December 31, 2025, $69.5 billion remained available for Class A and Class C share repurchases. The following table presents Class A and Class C shares repurchased and subsequently retired (in millions):
Repurchases are executed from time to time, subject to general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities, through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including through Rule 10b5-1 plans. The repurchase programs do not have an expiration date. Dividends During the year ended December 31, 2025, total cash dividends were $4.8 billion for Class A, $703 million for Class B, and $4.5 billion for Class C shares, respectively. In April 2025, the company's Board of Directors increased the quarterly cash dividend by 5% to $0.21 per share of outstanding Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. The company has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the current quarter, and intends to pay quarterly cash dividends in the future, subject to review and approval by the company’s Board of Directors in its sole discretion.
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| Net Income Per Share | Net Income Per Share We compute net income per share of Class A, Class B, and Class C stock using the two-class method. Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares and the effect of potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive securities consist of RSUs and other contingently issuable shares. The dilutive effect of outstanding RSUs and other contingently issuable shares is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method. The computation of the diluted net income per share of Class A stock assumes the conversion of Class B stock, while the diluted net income per share of Class B stock does not assume the conversion of those shares. In accordance with our certificate of incorporation, the rights, including the liquidation and dividend rights, of the holders of our Class A, Class B, and Class C stock are identical, except with respect to voting. Furthermore, there are a number of safeguards built into our certificate of incorporation, as well as Delaware law, which preclude our Board of Directors from declaring or paying unequal per share dividends on our Class A, Class B, and Class C stock. Specifically, Delaware law provides that amendments to our certificate of incorporation which would have the effect of adversely altering the rights, powers, or preferences of a given class of stock must be approved by the class of stock adversely affected by the proposed amendment. In addition, our certificate of incorporation provides that before any such amendment may be put to a stockholder vote, it must be approved by the unanimous consent of our Board of Directors. Immaterial differences in net income per share across our Class A, Class B, and Class C shares may arise due to the allocation of distributed earnings, which is based on the holders as of the record date, compared with the allocation of undistributed earnings and number of shares, which is based on the weighted average shares outstanding over the periods. The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share of Class A, Class B, and Class C stock (in millions, except per share amounts):
(1) Not applicable for consolidated net income per share.
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| Compensation Plans | Compensation Plans Stock Plans Our stock plans include the Alphabet Amended and Restated 2021 Stock Plan ("Alphabet 2021 Stock Plan") and Other Bets stock-based plans. Under our stock plans, RSUs and other types of awards may be granted. Under the Alphabet 2021 Stock Plan, an RSU award is an agreement to issue shares of our Class C stock at the time the award vests. RSUs generally vest over four years contingent upon employment on the vesting date. RSUs are awarded dividend equivalents, which are subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying award, and settled in Class C shares. As of December 31, 2025, there were 534 million shares of Class C stock reserved for future issuance under the Alphabet 2021 Stock Plan. Stock-Based Compensation For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025, total SBC expense was $22.1 billion, $22.8 billion, and $27.1 billion, including amounts associated with awards we expect to settle in Alphabet stock of $21.7 billion, $22.0 billion, and $24.1 billion, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025, we recognized tax benefits on total SBC expense, which are reflected in the provision for income taxes, of $4.5 billion, $4.6 billion, and $5.0 billion, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025, tax benefit realized related to awards vested or exercised during the period was $5.6 billion, $6.8 billion, and $8.1 billion, respectively. These amounts do not include the indirect effects of stock-based awards, which primarily relate to the research and development tax credit. Stock-Based Award Activities The following table summarizes the activities for unvested Alphabet RSUs, which include dividend equivalents awarded to holders of unvested stock, for the year ended December 31, 2025 (in millions, except per share amounts):
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of RSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 was $97.59 and $140.04, respectively. Total fair value of RSUs, as of their respective vesting dates, during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025, were $26.6 billion, $33.3 billion, and $39.7 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, there was $42.9 billion of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.6 years.
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes Income from continuing operations before income taxes consisted of the following (in millions):
Provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in millions):
The reconciliation of federal statutory income tax rate to our effective income tax rate was as follows:
(1) The tax effect in this category primarily reflects state and local taxes in New York state, New York city, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois, New Jersey and Wisconsin. In 2023, the IRS issued a rule change allowing taxpayers to temporarily apply the regulations in effect prior to 2022 related to US federal foreign tax credits as well as a separate rule change with guidance on the capitalization and amortization of research and development expenses. A cumulative one-time adjustment for these tax rule changes was recorded in 2023. Changes to US tax law enacted on July 4, 2025, allow for immediate expensing of domestic research and experimentation costs, accelerated depreciation on eligible capital expenditures, and other tax law changes impacting 2025 with certain changes effective in 2026. These changes are reflected in our results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Deferred Income Taxes Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
As of December 31, 2025, our federal, state, and foreign net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes were approximately $13.0 billion, $25.1 billion, and $2.9 billion respectively. If not utilized, the federal, foreign and state net operating loss carryforwards will all begin to expire in 2026. It is more likely than not that the majority of the net operating loss carryforwards will not be realized. The net operating loss carryforwards are subject to various annual limitations under the tax laws of the different jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2025, our Federal and California research and development credit carryforwards for income tax purposes were approximately $771 million and $6.4 billion, respectively. If not utilized, the Federal research and development credit will begin to expire in 2037 and the California research and development credit can be carried over indefinitely. We believe the majority of the federal tax credit and state tax credit is not likely to be realized. As of December 31, 2025, our investment tax credit carryforwards for state income tax purposes were approximately $1.3 billion and will begin to expire in 2033. We use the flow-through method of accounting for investment tax credits. We believe this tax credit is not likely to be realized. As of December 31, 2025, we maintained a valuation allowance with respect to California deferred tax assets, certain federal net operating losses, certain state net operating losses and tax credits, net deferred tax assets relating to certain Other Bet companies, and certain foreign net operating losses that we believe are not likely to be realized. We continue to reassess the remaining valuation allowance quarterly, and if future evidence allows for a partial or full release of the valuation allowance, a tax benefit will be recorded accordingly. Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, were as follows (in millions):
Uncertain Tax Positions The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits (in millions):
We are subject to income taxes in the US and foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in evaluating our uncertain tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $9.4 billion, $12.6 billion, and $11.5 billion as of December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively, of which $7.4 billion, $10.0 billion, and $9.7 billion, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, we accrued $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion in interest and penalties in provision for income taxes, respectively. We are subject to the continuous examination of our income tax returns by the IRS and other tax authorities. The IRS is currently examining our 2019 through 2021 tax returns. We have also received tax assessments in multiple foreign jurisdictions asserting transfer pricing adjustments or permanent establishment. We continue to defend such claims as presented. We regularly assess the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from these examinations to determine the adequacy of our provision for income taxes. We continue to monitor the progress of ongoing discussions with tax authorities and the effect, if any, of the expected expiration of the statute of limitations in various taxing jurisdictions. We believe that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations. However, the outcome of tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty. If any issues addressed in our tax audits are resolved in a manner not consistent with management's expectations, we could be required to adjust our provision for income taxes in the period such resolutions occur.
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| Information about Segments and Geographic Areas | Information about Segments and Geographic Areas We report our segment results as Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets: •Google Services includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Google Services generates revenues primarily from advertising; fees received for consumer subscription-based products such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium, and NFL Sunday Ticket, as well as Google One; the sale of apps and in-app purchases; and devices. •Google Cloud includes infrastructure and platform services, applications, and other services for enterprise customers. Google Cloud generates revenues primarily from consumption-based fees and subscriptions received for Google Cloud Platform services, Google Workspace communication and collaboration tools, and other enterprise services. •Other Bets is a combination of multiple operating segments that are not individually material. Revenues from Other Bets are generated primarily from the sale of autonomous transportation services and internet services. Revenues, certain costs, such as costs associated with content and traffic acquisition, certain engineering activities, and devices, as well as certain operating expenses are directly attributable to our segments. Due to the integrated nature of Alphabet, other costs and expenses, such as technical infrastructure and office facilities, are managed centrally at a consolidated level. These costs, including the associated depreciation, are allocated to operating segments as a service cost generally based on usage, headcount, or revenue. Certain costs are not allocated to our segments because they represent Alphabet-level activities. These costs primarily include: •certain AI-focused shared research and development activities, including employee compensation expenses and technical infrastructure usage costs associated with the development of our general AI models; •corporate initiatives such as our philanthropic activities; and •corporate shared costs such as certain finance, human resource, and legal costs, including certain fines and settlements. Charges associated with employee severance and office space reductions are also not allocated to our segments. Additionally, hedging gains (losses) related to revenue are not allocated to our segments. Our Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) is our Chief Executive Officer, Sundar Pichai. Our CODM uses segment operating income (loss) to allocate resources to our segments in our annual planning process and to assess the performance of our segments, primarily by monitoring actual results versus the annual plan. Our operating segments are not evaluated using asset information. The following table presents revenue, profitability, and expense information about our segments (in millions):
Google Services and Google Cloud employee compensation expenses include the costs associated with direct and allocated employees. Google Services and Google Cloud other costs and expenses primarily include direct costs, such as advertising and promotional activities, legal and other matters, and third-party services fees as well as allocated costs, such as technical infrastructure and office facilities usage costs. Additionally, Google Services other costs and expenses include content and traffic acquisition costs and device costs. See Note 2 for further details relating to revenues by geography. The following table presents long-lived assets by geographic area, which includes property and equipment, net and operating lease assets (in millions):
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| Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event In January 2026, we recognized approximately $32.0 billion of unrealized gains in our non-marketable investments. These unrealized gains reflect an estimated increase in the fair value measurement following observable transactions that occurred in January 2026, and are subject to change as we finalize related valuations. See Note 3 and Note 7 for further details on equity investments and OI&E.
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| Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts The table below details the activity of the allowance for credit losses and sales credits for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025 (in millions):
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Insider Trading Arrangements |
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| Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
| Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
| Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
| Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
| John Hennessy [Member] | |
| Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
| Material Terms of Trading Arrangement | John Hennessy, Chair of the Board of Directors, through the John L. Hennessy & Andrea J. Hennessy Revocable Trust, adopted a new trading plan on November 10, 2025 (with the first trade under the new plan scheduled for March 15, 2026). The trading plan will be effective until March 15, 2027 to sell up to 8,400 shares of Class C Capital Stock and up to 4,200 shares of Class A Common Stock. |
| Name | John Hennessy |
| Title | Chair of the Board of Directors |
| Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | true |
| Adoption Date | November 10, 2025 |
| Expiration Date | March 15, 2027 |
| Arrangement Duration | 365 days |
| Ruth M. Porat [Member] | |
| Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
| Material Terms of Trading Arrangement | Ruth M. Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer, adopted a new trading plan on November 29, 2025 (with the first trade under the new plan scheduled for March 2, 2026). The trading plan is scheduled to be in effect until March 2, 2027 to sell up to 154,486 shares (gross, plus any dividend equivalent units) of Class C Capital Stock issued upon the vesting of Ruth's Alphabet 2021 Performance Stock Units, as adjusted based on performance (shares sold are net of tax withholding). |
| Name | Ruth M. Porat |
| Title | President and Chief Investment Officer |
| Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | true |
| Adoption Date | November 29, 2025 |
| Expiration Date | March 2, 2027 |
| Arrangement Duration | 365 days |
| Aggregate Available | 154,486 |
| John L. Hennessy & Andrea J. Hennessy Revocable Trust, Class C Capital Stock [Member] | John Hennessy [Member] | |
| Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
| Aggregate Available | 8,400 |
| John L. Hennessy & Andrea J. Hennessy Revocable Trust, Class A Common Stock [Member] | John Hennessy [Member] | |
| Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
| Aggregate Available | 4,200 |
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures |
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| Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted | true |
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure |
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| Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items] | |
| Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block] | We maintain a comprehensive process for identifying, assessing, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats as part of our broader risk management system and processes. For example, some risks include our software supply chain and other third-party dependencies, vulnerabilities in our products and services, theft of our intellectual property, and attempts to compromise our infrastructure. We obtain input, as appropriate, for our cybersecurity risk management program on the security industry and threat trends from multiple external experts and internal threat intelligence teams. Teams of dedicated privacy, safety, and security professionals oversee cybersecurity risk management and mitigation, incident prevention, detection, and remediation. These teams comprise professionals with deep cybersecurity expertise across multiple industries and are led by our Vice President of Privacy, Safety, and Security, who has more than 20 years of experience, including roles in technology infrastructure for two other large public companies. Our executive leadership team, along with input from the above teams, are responsible for our overall enterprise risk management system and processes and regularly consider cybersecurity risks in the context of other material risks to the company. As part of our cybersecurity risk management process, our incident management teams track and log privacy and security incidents across Alphabet, our vendors, and other third-party service providers to remediate and resolve any such incidents. Significant incidents are reviewed regularly by a cross-functional working group to determine whether further escalation is appropriate. Any incident assessed as potentially being or potentially becoming material is promptly escalated for further assessment, and then reported to designated members of our senior management. We consult with outside counsel as appropriate, including on materiality analysis and disclosure matters, and our senior management makes the final materiality determinations and disclosure and other compliance decisions. Our management apprises Alphabet’s independent public accounting firm of relevant matters and developments.
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| Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] | true |
| Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] | We maintain a comprehensive process for identifying, assessing, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats as part of our broader risk management system and processes. For example, some risks include our software supply chain and other third-party dependencies, vulnerabilities in our products and services, theft of our intellectual property, and attempts to compromise our infrastructure. We obtain input, as appropriate, for our cybersecurity risk management program on the security industry and threat trends from multiple external experts and internal threat intelligence teams. Teams of dedicated privacy, safety, and security professionals oversee cybersecurity risk management and mitigation, incident prevention, detection, and remediation. These teams comprise professionals with deep cybersecurity expertise across multiple industries and are led by our Vice President of Privacy, Safety, and Security, who has more than 20 years of experience, including roles in technology infrastructure for two other large public companies. Our executive leadership team, along with input from the above teams, are responsible for our overall enterprise risk management system and processes and regularly consider cybersecurity risks in the context of other material risks to the company. As part of our cybersecurity risk management process, our incident management teams track and log privacy and security incidents across Alphabet, our vendors, and other third-party service providers to remediate and resolve any such incidents. Significant incidents are reviewed regularly by a cross-functional working group to determine whether further escalation is appropriate. Any incident assessed as potentially being or potentially becoming material is promptly escalated for further assessment, and then reported to designated members of our senior management. We consult with outside counsel as appropriate, including on materiality analysis and disclosure matters, and our senior management makes the final materiality determinations and disclosure and other compliance decisions. Our management apprises Alphabet’s independent public accounting firm of relevant matters and developments.
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| Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] | true |
| Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] | true |
| Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] | false |
| Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block] | The Risk and Compliance Committee has oversight responsibility for risks and incidents relating to cybersecurity threats, including compliance with disclosure requirements, cooperation with law enforcement, and related effects on financial and other risks, and it reports any findings and recommendations, as appropriate, to the full Board for consideration. Senior management regularly discusses cybersecurity risks and trends and, should they arise, any material incidents with the Risk and Compliance Committee. Internal Audit maintains a dedicated cybersecurity auditing team that independently tests our cybersecurity controls. |
| Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] | These teams comprise professionals with deep cybersecurity expertise across multiple industries and are led by our Vice President of Privacy, Safety, and Security, who has more than 20 years of experience, including roles in technology infrastructure for two other large public companies. Our executive leadership team, along with input from the above teams, are responsible for our overall enterprise risk management system and processes and regularly consider cybersecurity risks in the context of other material risks to the company. |
| Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] | The Risk and Compliance Committee has oversight responsibility for risks and incidents relating to cybersecurity threats, including compliance with disclosure requirements, cooperation with law enforcement, and related effects on financial and other risks, and it reports any findings and recommendations, as appropriate, to the full Board for consideration. Senior management regularly discusses cybersecurity risks and trends and, should they arise, any material incidents with the Risk and Compliance Committee. Internal Audit maintains a dedicated cybersecurity auditing team that independently tests our cybersecurity controls. |
| Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block] | As part of our cybersecurity risk management process, our incident management teams track and log privacy and security incidents across Alphabet, our vendors, and other third-party service providers to remediate and resolve any such incidents. Significant incidents are reviewed regularly by a cross-functional working group to determine whether further escalation is appropriate. Any incident assessed as potentially being or potentially becoming material is promptly escalated for further assessment, and then reported to designated members of our senior management. We consult with outside counsel as appropriate, including on materiality analysis and disclosure matters, and our senior management makes the final materiality determinations and disclosure and other compliance decisions. Our management apprises Alphabet’s independent public accounting firm of relevant matters and developments. The Risk and Compliance Committee has oversight responsibility for risks and incidents relating to cybersecurity threats, including compliance with disclosure requirements, cooperation with law enforcement, and related effects on financial and other risks, and it reports any findings and recommendations, as appropriate, to the full Board for consideration. Senior management regularly discusses cybersecurity risks and trends and, should they arise, any material incidents with the Risk and Compliance Committee. Internal Audit maintains a dedicated cybersecurity auditing team that independently tests our cybersecurity controls. Our business strategy, results of operations and financial condition have not been materially affected by risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of previously identified cybersecurity incidents, but we cannot provide assurance that they will not be materially affected in the future by such risks or any future material incidents
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| Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] | true |
| Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] | The Risk and Compliance Committee has oversight responsibility for risks and incidents relating to cybersecurity threats, including compliance with disclosure requirements, cooperation with law enforcement, and related effects on financial and other risks, and it reports any findings and recommendations, as appropriate, to the full Board for consideration. Senior management regularly discusses cybersecurity risks and trends and, should they arise, any material incidents with the Risk and Compliance Committee. Internal Audit maintains a dedicated cybersecurity auditing team that independently tests our cybersecurity controls. |
| Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] | Teams of dedicated privacy, safety, and security professionals oversee cybersecurity risk management and mitigation, incident prevention, detection, and remediation. These teams comprise professionals with deep cybersecurity expertise across multiple industries and are led by our Vice President of Privacy, Safety, and Security, who has more than 20 years of experience, including roles in technology infrastructure for two other large public companies. |
| Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] | Senior management regularly discusses cybersecurity risks and trends and, should they arise, any material incidents with the Risk and Compliance Committee. Internal Audit maintains a dedicated cybersecurity auditing team that independently tests our cybersecurity controls. |
| Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] | true |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) |
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| Nature of Operations | Nature of Operations Google was incorporated in California in September 1998 and re-incorporated in the State of Delaware in August 2003. In 2015, we implemented a holding company reorganization, and as a result, Alphabet Inc. ("Alphabet") became the successor issuer to Google. We generate revenues by delivering relevant, cost-effective online advertising; cloud-based solutions that provide enterprise customers of all sizes with infrastructure, platform services, and applications; and sales of other products and services, such as fees received for subscription-based products, apps and in-app purchases, and devices.
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| Basis of Consolidation | Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of Alphabet include the accounts of Alphabet and entities consolidated under the variable interest and voting models. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
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| Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates Preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates due to uncertainties. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the allowance for credit losses; contingent liabilities; fair values of financial instruments and goodwill; income taxes; inventory; and useful lives of property and equipment, among others. We base our estimates on assumptions, both historical and forward looking, that are believed to be reasonable, and the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.
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| Revenue Recognition and Cost of Revenues | Revenue Recognition Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, and the collectibility of an amount that we expect in exchange for those goods or services is probable. Sales and other similar taxes are excluded from revenues. Google Advertising Google advertising revenues consist of revenues from: •Google Search and other properties, including revenues from traffic generated by search distribution partners who use Google.com as their default search in browsers, toolbars, etc. and other Google owned and operated properties like Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Play; •YouTube properties; and •Google Network properties, including revenues from Google Network properties participating in AdMob, AdSense, and Google Ad Manager. Our customers generally purchase advertising inventory through Google Ads, Google Ad Manager, Google Display & Video 360, and Google Marketing Platform, among others. We offer advertising by delivering both performance and brand advertising. We recognize revenues for performance advertising when a user engages with the advertisement. For brand advertising, we recognize revenues when the ad is displayed, or a user views the ad. For ads placed on Google Network properties, we evaluate whether we are the principal (i.e., report revenues on a gross basis) or agent (i.e., report revenues on a net basis). Generally, we report advertising revenues for ads placed on Google Network properties on a gross basis, that is, the amounts billed to our customers are recorded as revenues, and amounts paid to Google Network partners are recorded as cost of revenues. Where we are the principal, we control the advertising inventory before it is transferred to our customers. Our control is evidenced by our sole ability to monetize the advertising inventory before it is transferred to our customers and is further supported by us being primarily responsible to our customers and having a level of discretion in establishing pricing. Google Subscriptions, Platforms, and Devices Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices revenues consist of revenues from: •consumer subscriptions, which primarily include revenues from YouTube services, such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium, and NFL Sunday Ticket, as well as Google One, which offers access to our most capable Gemini models; •platforms, which primarily include revenues from Google Play sales of apps and in-app purchases; •devices, which primarily include sales of the Pixel family of devices; and •other products and services. Subscription revenues are recognized ratably over the period of the subscription, primarily monthly. We report revenues from Google Play sales of apps and in-app purchases on a net basis because our performance obligation is to facilitate a transaction between app developers and end users for which we earn a service fee. Google Cloud Google Cloud revenues consist of revenues from: •Google Cloud Platform primarily generates consumption-based fees and subscriptions for infrastructure, platform, and other services. These services provide access to solutions such as AI offerings including our enterprise AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Gemini Enterprise; cybersecurity offerings; and data and analytics solutions; •Google Workspace includes subscriptions for cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Drive, and Meet, with integrated features like Gemini for Google Workspace; and •other enterprise services. Our cloud services are generally provided on either a consumption or subscription basis and may have contract terms longer than a year. Revenues related to cloud services provided on a consumption basis are recognized when the customer utilizes the services, based on the quantity of services consumed using the relative standalone selling price allocation. Revenues related to cloud services provided on a subscription basis are recognized ratably over the contract term as the customer receives and consumes the benefits of the cloud services. Arrangements with Multiple Performance Obligations Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, we allocate revenues to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. We generally determine standalone selling prices based on observable prices of our products and services sold or priced separately in comparable circumstances to similar customers. Customer Incentives and Credits Certain customers receive cash-based incentives or credits, which are accounted for as variable consideration. We estimate these amounts based on the expected amount to be provided to customers and reduce revenues. We believe that there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration related to customer incentives and credits. Sales Commissions We expense sales commissions when incurred when the period of the expected benefit is one year or less. We recognize an asset for certain sales commissions and amortize if the expected benefit period is greater than one year. These costs are recorded within sales and marketing expenses. Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues consists of TAC and other costs of revenues. •TAC includes: ◦amounts paid to our distribution partners who make available our search access points and other ad-supported services. Our distribution partners include browser providers, mobile carriers, original equipment manufacturers, and software developers; and ◦amounts paid to Google Network partners primarily for ads displayed on their properties. •Other cost of revenues includes: ◦content acquisition costs, which are payments to content providers from whom we license video and other content for distribution, primarily related to YouTube (we pay fees to these content providers based on revenues generated, subscriber counts, or a flat fee); ◦depreciation expense, primarily related to our technical infrastructure; ◦employee compensation expenses related to our technical infrastructure and other operations such as content review and customer and product support; ◦inventory and other costs related to the devices we sell; and ◦other technical infrastructure operations costs, including energy, equipment, and network capacity costs. Revenue Backlog As of December 31, 2025, we had $242.8 billion of remaining performance obligations (“revenue backlog"), primarily related to Google Cloud. Revenue backlog represents commitments in customer contracts that have not yet been recognized as revenue. We expect to recognize just over 50% of the revenue backlog as revenues over the next 24 months with the remainder to be recognized thereafter. The estimated revenue backlog and timing of revenue recognition for these commitments is largely driven by contract duration, our ability to deliver in accordance with relevant contract terms, and when our customers utilize services. Revenue backlog includes related deferred revenue currently recorded as well as amounts that will be invoiced in future periods, and excludes contracts with an original expected term of one year or less and cancellable contracts. Deferred Revenues We record deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of our performance, including amounts which are refundable. Deferred revenues primarily relate to Google Cloud and Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices.
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| Software Development Costs | Software Development Costs We expense software development costs, including costs to develop software products or the software component of products to be sold, leased, or marketed to external users, before technological feasibility is reached. Technological feasibility is typically reached shortly before the release of such products. As a result, development costs that meet the criteria for capitalization were not material for the periods presented. Software development costs also include costs to develop software to be used solely to meet internal needs and cloud-based applications used to deliver our services. We capitalize development costs related to these software applications once the preliminary project stage is complete and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Costs capitalized for developing such software applications were not material for the periods presented.
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| Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation Stock-based compensation (SBC) primarily consists of Alphabet restricted stock units (RSUs). RSUs are equity classified and measured at the fair market value of the underlying stock at the grant date. We recognize RSU expense using the straight-line attribution method over the requisite service period and account for forfeitures as they occur. RSUs are awarded dividend equivalents, which are subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying award, and settled in Class C shares. For RSUs, shares are issued on the vesting dates net of the applicable statutory income tax withholding to be paid by us on behalf of our employees. As a result, fewer shares are issued than the number of RSUs vested, and the income tax withholding is recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. Additionally, SBC includes other stock-based awards, such as performance stock units (PSUs) that include market conditions and awards that may be settled in cash or the stock of certain Other Bet companies. PSUs and certain awards granted by Other Bet companies are equity classified and expense is recognized over the requisite service period. Certain awards granted by Other Bet companies are liability classified and remeasured at fair value through settlement. The fair value of awards granted by Other Bet companies is based on the equity valuation of the respective Other Bet company.
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| Advertising and Promotional Expenses | Advertising and Promotional Expenses We expense advertising and promotional costs in the period in which they are incurred.
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| Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments | Fair Value Measurements Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are measured and classified in accordance with a three-tier fair value hierarchy based on the observability of the inputs available in the market used to measure fair value: Level 1 - Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 - Inputs that are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant inputs are observable in the market or can be derived from observable market data. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based observable inputs including interest rate curves, foreign exchange rates, and credit ratings. Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activities. The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The determination of fair value involves the use of appropriate valuation methods and relevant inputs into valuation models. Our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash equivalents, marketable securities, and derivative financial instruments. Our financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include non-marketable equity securities. Other financial assets and liabilities are carried at cost with fair value disclosed, if required. We measure certain other instruments, and certain assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination, also at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Financial Instruments Our financial instruments include cash, cash equivalents, marketable and non-marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, financial guarantees, accounts receivable, and convertible notes. Other Our financial instruments also include debt and equity investments in companies with which we also entered into commercial arrangements at or near the same time. For these transactions, judgment is required in assessing the substance of the arrangements, including assessing whether the components of the arrangements should be accounted for as separate transactions under the applicable GAAP, and determining the value of the components of the arrangements, including the fair value of the investments. Additionally, if our investment in such companies becomes impaired, we may need to re-evaluate the accounting for the commercial arrangement, including reducing any remaining performance obligations. Cash equivalents and marketable equity securities are measured at fair value and classified within Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, because we use quoted prices for identical assets in active markets or inputs that are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets. Debt securities are measured at fair value and classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, because we use quoted market prices to the extent available or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine fair value. Our non-marketable securities primarily consist of non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative. The carrying value is measured at the total initial cost plus the cumulative net upward and downward adjustments (including impairments). We account for non-marketable equity securities through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the equity method. Certain of our non-marketable securities include our investments in VIEs where we are not the primary beneficiary. See Note 5 for further details on VIEs. Realized net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period reflects the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the equity securities at the beginning of the period or the purchase date, if later. All gains and losses, including impairments, are included as components of OI&E.
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| Credit Risks | Credit Risks We are subject to concentration of credit risk primarily from cash equivalents, marketable debt securities, derivative financial instruments, including foreign exchange contracts, accounts receivable, and convertible notes. We manage the concentration of our credit risk exposure through timely assessment of our counterparty creditworthiness, credit limits, and use of collateral management. Foreign exchange contracts are transacted with various financial institutions with high credit standing. Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and are derived from revenues earned from customers located around the world. We manage the concentration of our credit risk exposure by performing ongoing evaluations to determine customer credit and we limit the amount of credit we extend. We generally do not require collateral from our customers.
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| Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities | Cash Equivalents We invest excess cash primarily in asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt securities, government bonds, money market funds, and time deposits. Marketable Securities We classify all marketable debt securities that have effective maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase as cash equivalents and those with effective maturities of greater than three months as marketable securities. We determine the appropriate classification of our investments in marketable debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluate such designation at each balance sheet date. We have classified and accounted for our marketable debt securities as available-for-sale. After consideration of our risk versus reward objectives, as well as our liquidity requirements, we may sell these debt securities prior to their effective maturities. As we view these securities as available to support current operations, we classify highly liquid securities with maturities beyond 12 months as current assets under the caption marketable securities. We carry these securities at fair value, and report the unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, as a component of stockholders’ equity, except for the changes in allowance for expected credit losses, which are recorded in OI&E. For certain marketable debt securities we have elected the fair value option, for which changes in fair value are recorded in OI&E. We determine any realized gains and losses on the sale of marketable debt securities on a specific identification method, and we record such gains and losses as a component of OI&E. Our investments in marketable equity securities are measured at fair value with the related gains and losses, including unrealized, recognized in OI&E.
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| Non-Marketable Securities | Non-Marketable Securities Non-marketable securities primarily consist of equity securities. We account for non-marketable equity securities through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the equity method. Other non-marketable equity securities that we hold are primarily accounted for under the measurement alternative. Under the measurement alternative, the carrying value is measured at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. Adjustments are determined primarily based on a market approach as of the transaction date and are recorded as a component of OI&E. Non-marketable securities that do not have effective contractual maturity dates are classified as other non-current assets.
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| Financial Guarantees | Financial Guarantees In certain arrangements, we provide reimbursements for costs incurred by third parties during power generation project development phases if specified trigger events occur. We recognize a noncontingent liability for the fair value of our obligation to stand ready to perform, reported in other long-term liabilities. We also recognize a contingent liability when it becomes probable that a payment will be required and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
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| Accounts Receivable | Accounts Receivable Our payment terms for accounts receivable vary by the types and locations of our customers and the products or services offered. The term between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant. Additionally, accounts receivable includes amounts for services performed in advance of the right to invoice the customer. We maintain an allowance for credit losses for accounts receivable, which is recorded as an offset to accounts receivable, and changes in such are classified as general and administrative expense. We assess collectibility by reviewing accounts receivable on a collective basis where similar characteristics exist and on an individual basis when we identify specific customers with known disputes or collectibility issues. With respect to current accounts receivables, we elected to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses for those assets, we adjust historical loss information to reflect current market conditions and customer-specific information to the extent that historical loss information does not reflect current conditions.
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| Convertible Notes | Convertible Notes Our investments in convertible notes are primarily recorded at amortized cost which includes unpaid principal balances, deferred origination costs, and any related discount or premium, net of allowances for credit losses, and are included within other non-current assets.
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| Impairment of Investments | Impairment of Investments We periodically review our debt securities with unrealized gains and losses recorded as a component of stockholders' equity and non-marketable equity securities for impairment. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position, we determine whether a credit loss exists. The credit loss is estimated by considering available information relevant to the collectibility of the security and information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Any credit loss is recorded as a charge to OI&E, not to exceed the amount of the unrealized loss. Unrealized losses other than the credit loss are recognized in AOCI. If we have an intent to sell, or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell a debt security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis, we will write down the security to its fair value and record the corresponding charge as a component of OI&E. For non-marketable equity securities, including equity method investments, we consider whether impairment indicators exist by evaluating the companies' financial and liquidity position and access to capital resources, among other indicators. If the assessment indicates that the investment is impaired, we write down the investment to its fair value by recording the corresponding charge as a component of OI&E. We prepare quantitative measurements of the fair value of our equity investments using a market approach or an income approach.
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| Inventory | Inventory Inventory consists primarily of finished goods and is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is generally computed using the first-in, first-out method.
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| Variable Interest Entities | Variable Interest Entities We determine at the inception of each arrangement whether an entity in which we have made an investment or in which we have other variable interests is considered a variable interest entity (VIE). We consolidate VIEs when we are the primary beneficiary. We are the primary beneficiary of a VIE when we have the power to direct activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE and have the obligation to absorb the majority of their losses or benefits. If we are not the primary beneficiary in a VIE, we account for the investment or other variable interests in a VIE in accordance with applicable GAAP. Periodically, we assess whether any changes in our interest or relationship with the entity affect our determination of whether the entity is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. We consolidate VIEs in which we hold a variable interest and are the primary beneficiary. The results of operations and financial position of these VIEs are included in our consolidated financial statements.
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| Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment Property and equipment is comprised of technical infrastructure, office space, corporate and other assets currently in service, and assets not yet in service. Technical infrastructure includes data center land, buildings and leasehold improvements, and servers and network equipment. Office space includes office land, buildings, and leasehold improvements. Assets not yet in service are those that are not ready for their intended use, including data center buildings and servers in the process of construction or assembly. Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation commences once assets are ready for their intended use and is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which we regularly evaluate for factors such as technological obsolescence and our planned use and utilization. We depreciate data center and office buildings over periods of to 40 years. We depreciate servers and network equipment generally over a period of six years. We depreciate corporate and other assets over periods of to 25 years. We depreciate leasehold improvements over the shorter of the remaining lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Land is not depreciated.
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| Goodwill | Goodwill We allocate goodwill to reporting units based on the expected benefit from the business combination. We evaluate our reporting units periodically, as well as when changes in our operating segments occur. For changes in reporting units, we reassign goodwill using a relative fair value allocation approach. We test our goodwill for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. Goodwill impairments were not material for the periods presented.
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| Leases | Leases We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Our lease agreements generally contain lease and non-lease components. Payments under our lease arrangements are primarily fixed. Non-lease components primarily include payments for maintenance and utilities. We combine fixed payments for non-lease components with lease payments and account for them together as a single lease component which increases the amount of our lease assets and liabilities. Certain lease agreements contain variable payments, which are expensed as incurred and not included in the lease assets and liabilities. These amounts primarily include payments affected by the Consumer Price Index, and payments for maintenance and utilities. Lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the present value of the future lease payments at the lease commencement date. The interest rate used to determine the present value of the future lease payments is our incremental borrowing rate, because the interest rate implicit in our leases is not readily determinable. Our incremental borrowing rate is estimated to approximate the interest rate on a collateralized basis with similar terms and payments, and in economic environments where the leased asset is located. Our lease terms and payments include periods under options to purchase, extend, or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We generally use the base, non-cancelable, lease term when determining the lease assets and liabilities. Lease assets also include any prepaid lease payments and lease incentives. The current portion of our operating lease liabilities is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and the long-term portion is included in operating lease liabilities. Finance lease assets are included in property and equipment, net. Finance lease liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities or other long-term liabilities. Operating lease expense (excluding variable lease costs) is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Finance lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the asset, and interest expense is recognized based on the incremental borrowing rate.
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| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We review leases, property and equipment, and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The evaluation is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows independent of other assets. We measure recoverability of these assets by comparing the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows that the assets or the asset group are expected to generate. If the carrying value of the assets or asset group is not recoverable, the impairment recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds its fair value.
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which we recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. We measure current and deferred tax assets and liabilities based on provisions of enacted tax law. We evaluate the likelihood of future realization of our deferred tax assets based on all available evidence and establish a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that they will not be realized or release a valuation allowance to increase deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that they will be realized. We have elected to account for the tax effects of the global intangible low tax income provision as a current period expense. We recognize the financial statement effects of a tax position when it is more likely than not that, based on technical merits, the position will be sustained upon examination. The tax benefits of the position recognized in the financial statements are then measured based on the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement with a taxing authority. In addition, we recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the income tax provision.
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| Business Combinations | Business Combinations We include the results of operations of the businesses that we acquire as of the acquisition date. We allocate the purchase price of the acquisitions to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values, except for revenue contracts acquired, which are recognized in accordance with our revenue recognition policy. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Acquisition-related expenses are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred.
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| Foreign Currency | Foreign Currency We translate the financial statements of our international subsidiaries to US dollars using month-end exchange rates for assets and liabilities, and average rates for the period derived from month-end exchange rates for revenues, costs, and expenses. We record translation gains and losses in AOCI as a component of stockholders’ equity. We reflect net foreign exchange transaction gains and losses resulting from the conversion of the transaction currency to functional currency as a component of foreign currency exchange gain (loss) in OI&E.
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| Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted and Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2024-03 "Income Statement: Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40)" to improve the disclosures about an entity’s expenses. Upon adoption, we will be required to disclose in the notes to the financial statements a disaggregation of certain expense categories included within the relevant expense captions on the consolidated statements of income. The standard is effective for our 2027 annual period, and our interim periods beginning in 2028, with early adoption permitted. The standard can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently assessing adoption timing, the method of adoption, and the effect that the updated standard will have on our financial statement disclosures. In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06 "Intangibles: Goodwill and Other‒Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software" to modernize the accounting for software costs under Subtopic 350-40, Intangibles‒Goodwill and Other‒Internal-Use Software (referred to as “internal-use software”). Upon adoption, we will be required to account for internal-use software under the updated capitalization criteria. The standard is effective for our interim and annual 2028 periods, with early adoption permitted. The standard can be applied either prospectively, retrospectively, or under a modified transition approach. We are currently assessing adoption timing, the method of adoption, and the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09 "Income Taxes (Topics 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" which expands the disclosure requirements for income taxes. We adopted this ASU for our 2025 annual period with the comparative periods updated to reflect additional disclosures. See Note 14 for the revised disclosures consistent with the new standard.
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| Prior Period Reclassifications | Prior Period Reclassifications Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.
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| Segment Reporting | We report our segment results as Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets: •Google Services includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Google Services generates revenues primarily from advertising; fees received for consumer subscription-based products such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium, and NFL Sunday Ticket, as well as Google One; the sale of apps and in-app purchases; and devices. •Google Cloud includes infrastructure and platform services, applications, and other services for enterprise customers. Google Cloud generates revenues primarily from consumption-based fees and subscriptions received for Google Cloud Platform services, Google Workspace communication and collaboration tools, and other enterprise services. •Other Bets is a combination of multiple operating segments that are not individually material. Revenues from Other Bets are generated primarily from the sale of autonomous transportation services and internet services. Revenues, certain costs, such as costs associated with content and traffic acquisition, certain engineering activities, and devices, as well as certain operating expenses are directly attributable to our segments. Due to the integrated nature of Alphabet, other costs and expenses, such as technical infrastructure and office facilities, are managed centrally at a consolidated level. These costs, including the associated depreciation, are allocated to operating segments as a service cost generally based on usage, headcount, or revenue. Certain costs are not allocated to our segments because they represent Alphabet-level activities. These costs primarily include: •certain AI-focused shared research and development activities, including employee compensation expenses and technical infrastructure usage costs associated with the development of our general AI models; •corporate initiatives such as our philanthropic activities; and •corporate shared costs such as certain finance, human resource, and legal costs, including certain fines and settlements. Charges associated with employee severance and office space reductions are also not allocated to our segments. Additionally, hedging gains (losses) related to revenue are not allocated to our segments. Our Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) is our Chief Executive Officer, Sundar Pichai. Our CODM uses segment operating income (loss) to allocate resources to our segments in our annual planning process and to assess the performance of our segments, primarily by monitoring actual results versus the annual plan. Our operating segments are not evaluated using asset information.
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| Summary of Marketable Securities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | The following tables summarize our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):
(1)The long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $266 million as of December 31, 2024 is included within other non-current assets.
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| Schedule of Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value | The following tables present fair values and gross unrealized losses recorded to AOCI, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in millions):
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| Schedule of Gains and Losses on Investments | The following table summarizes gains and losses for debt securities, reflected as a component of OI&E (in millions):
Gains and losses (including impairments), net, for equity securities included in OI&E are summarized below (in millions):
(1) Excludes income (loss) and impairment from equity method investments. Refer to Note 7 for further details.
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| Summary of Non-Marketable Securities | The carrying values for non-marketable securities are summarized below (in millions):
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| Schedule of Gross Notional Amounts of Derivative Instruments | The gross notional amounts of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions):
(1) Notional amounts for credit derivatives are the backstop obligations related to certain third-party data center leases and represent the maximum potential amount of future payments that could be required in the event of certain default scenarios over remaining agreement periods of up to 15 years. In the event we are required to make payments under certain backstop obligations, we may receive equity in or cash payments from certain counterparties, the amounts for which are not reflected in the notional amounts for credit derivatives. See Note 5 for further details.
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| Schedule of Derivative Instruments | The fair values of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions):
(1) Derivative assets are recorded as other current and non-current assets. (2) Derivative liabilities are recorded as accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current.
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| Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments | The gains (losses) on derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships recognized in other comprehensive income are summarized below (in millions):
The table below presents the gains (losses) of derivatives included on the Consolidated Statements of Income: (in millions):
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| Schedule of Offsetting Assets | The gross amounts of derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements with various counterparties, and cash and non-cash collateral received and pledged under such agreements were as follows (in millions):
(1) The balances as of December 31, 2024 and 2025 were related to derivatives allowed to be net settled in accordance with our master netting agreements.
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| Schedule of Offsetting Liabilities | The gross amounts of derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements with various counterparties, and cash and non-cash collateral received and pledged under such agreements were as follows (in millions):
(1) The balances as of December 31, 2024 and 2025 were related to derivatives allowed to be net settled in accordance with our master netting agreements.
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| Schedule of Components of Lease Costs | Components of lease costs were as follows (in millions):
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| Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information | Supplemental information related to leases was as follows (in millions):
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| Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information |
(1)Financing cash flows used for financing leases are included within financing activities as repayments of debt. The year ended December 31, 2025 includes $1.1 billion of prepayments for finance leases not yet commenced.
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| Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments | Future lease payments as of December 31, 2025 were as follows (in millions):
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| Schedule of Future Minimum Finance Lease Payments | Future lease payments as of December 31, 2025 were as follows (in millions):
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| Schedule of Long-Term Debt | Total outstanding long-term debt is summarized below (in millions, except percentages):
(1)Includes $500 million of floating-rate notes due in 2028. Interest is calculated using the compounded Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 0.52%, reset quarterly. (2)Principal, unamortized discount, and debt issuance costs for the euro-denominated notes include the effect of foreign exchange rates. (3)Total current portion of long-term debt is included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities. See Note 7 for further details.
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| Schedule of Debt Maturities of Long-Term Debt | As of December 31, 2025, the future principal payments for long-term debt were as follows (in millions):
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| Schedule of Property and Equipment | Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in millions):
(1) As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, approximately 60% of technical infrastructure assets were comprised of servers and network equipment. The remaining balance was comprised of data center land and buildings and related assets.
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| Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in millions):
(1) See Legal Matters in Note 10 for further details.
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| Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Components of AOCI, net of income tax, were as follows (in millions):
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| Schedule of Effects on Net Income of Amounts Reclassified from AOCI | The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI were as follows (in millions):
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| Schedule of Other Income (Expense), Net | Components of OI&E were as follows (in millions):
(1) Interest expense is net of interest capitalized of $181 million, $194 million, and $447 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively.
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| Schedule of Goodwill | Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 were as follows (in millions):
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| Schedule of Shares Repurchased | The following table presents Class A and Class C shares repurchased and subsequently retired (in millions):
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| Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share | The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share of Class A, Class B, and Class C stock (in millions, except per share amounts):
(1) Not applicable for consolidated net income per share.
(1)Not applicable for consolidated net income per share.
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| Schedule of restricted stock activity | The following table summarizes the activities for unvested Alphabet RSUs, which include dividend equivalents awarded to holders of unvested stock, for the year ended December 31, 2025 (in millions, except per share amounts):
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| Schedule of Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes | Income from continuing operations before income taxes consisted of the following (in millions):
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| Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | Provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in millions):
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| Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | The reconciliation of federal statutory income tax rate to our effective income tax rate was as follows:
(1) The tax effect in this category primarily reflects state and local taxes in New York state, New York city, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois, New Jersey and Wisconsin.
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| Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
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| Schedule of Income Taxes Paid, Net of Refunds | Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, were as follows (in millions):
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| Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits | The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits (in millions):
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| Schedule of Segment Information by Segment | The following table presents revenue, profitability, and expense information about our segments (in millions):
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| Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area | The following table presents long-lived assets by geographic area, which includes property and equipment, net and operating lease assets (in millions):
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Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
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| Financial Instruments and Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of non-marketable equity securities | $ 64,094 | $ 35,218 |
| Cumulative net gains (losses) | 387 | 748 |
| Foreign currency loss to be reclassified during next 12 months | 60 | |
| Foreign currency denominated debt, as net investment hedge | $ 15,400 | $ 0 |
| Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Other current assets | Other current assets |
| Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Other long-term liabilities | Other long-term liabilities |
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| Financial Instruments and Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of non-marketable equity securities | $ 45,600 | |
| Cash flow hedges | Foreign exchange contracts | ||
| Financial Instruments and Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Foreign exchange option contracts, maximum maturities | 24 months | |
Financial Instruments - Contractual Maturity Date of Marketable Debt Securities (Details) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025
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| Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
| Due in 1 year or less | $ 26,735 |
| Due in 1 year through 5 years | 37,001 |
| Due in 5 years through 10 years | 12,769 |
| Due after 10 years | 13,317 |
| Total | $ 89,822 |
Financial Instruments - Summary of Gains and Losses for Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value option debt securities | $ 254 | $ 30 | $ 386 |
| Gross realized gain on debt securities | 572 | 482 | 182 |
| Gross realized loss on debt securities | (316) | (1,553) | (1,833) |
| (Increase) decrease in allowance for credit losses | 30 | (2) | 50 |
| Total gain (loss) on debt securities recognized in other income (expense), net | $ 540 | $ (1,043) | $ (1,215) |
Financial Instruments - Carrying Values for Non-Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
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| Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
| Total initial cost of non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative | $ 28,429 | $ 20,940 |
| Cumulative upward adjustments | 44,485 | 22,709 |
| Cumulative downward adjustments (including impairments) | (8,820) | (8,431) |
| Carrying value of non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative | 64,094 | 35,218 |
| Equity method investments and other | 4,593 | 2,764 |
| Total non-marketable securities | $ 68,687 | $ 37,982 |
Financial Instruments - Gains and Losses on Marketable and Non-Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
| Gross unrealized gain on non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative | $ 22,666 | $ 5,582 | $ 1,806 |
| Gross unrealized loss (including impairments) on non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative | (1,271) | (2,210) | (2,894) |
| Unrealized net gain (loss) on non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative | 21,395 | 3,372 | (1,088) |
| Unrealized net gain (loss) on marketable and other equity securities | 1,907 | 156 | 790 |
| Realized net gain (loss) on marketable and non-marketable equity securities sold during the period | 778 | 186 | 690 |
| Total gain (loss) on equity securities in other income (expense), net | $ 24,080 | $ 3,714 | $ 392 |
Financial Instruments - Fair Values of Outstanding Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
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| Derivative Asset [Abstract] | ||
| Derivative assets | $ 732 | $ 1,728 |
| Derivative Liability [Abstract] | ||
| Derivative liabilities | 379 | 612 |
| Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange contracts | ||
| Derivative Asset [Abstract] | ||
| Derivative assets | 316 | 1,054 |
| Derivative Liability [Abstract] | ||
| Derivative liabilities | 197 | 0 |
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||
| Derivative Asset [Abstract] | ||
| Derivative assets | 416 | 674 |
| Derivative Liability [Abstract] | ||
| Derivative liabilities | 182 | 612 |
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign exchange contracts | ||
| Derivative Asset [Abstract] | ||
| Derivative assets | 92 | 200 |
| Derivative Liability [Abstract] | ||
| Derivative liabilities | 84 | 593 |
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | Other contracts | ||
| Derivative Asset [Abstract] | ||
| Derivative assets | 324 | 474 |
| Derivative Liability [Abstract] | ||
| Derivative liabilities | $ 98 | $ 19 |
Financial Instruments - Gain (Loss) on Derivative and Non-Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||
| Total | $ (2,170) | $ 1,157 | $ (113) |
| Foreign exchange contracts | Cash flow hedges | |||
| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||
| Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness | (978) | 857 | 90 |
| Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness | (45) | 77 | 84 |
| Foreign exchange contracts | Net investment hedges | |||
| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||
| Amounts included in the assessment of effectiveness | (765) | 223 | (287) |
| Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Foreign currency-denominated debt | Net investment hedges | |||
| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||
| Amounts included in the assessment of effectiveness | $ (393) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Financial Instruments - Offsetting of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
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| Derivatives assets | ||
| Gross Amounts Recognized | $ 842 | $ 1,776 |
| Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | (110) | (48) |
| Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | 732 | 1,728 |
| Financial Instruments | (140) | (516) |
| Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged | (231) | (721) |
| Net Amounts | 361 | 491 |
| Derivatives liabilities | ||
| Gross Amounts Recognized | 489 | 660 |
| Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | (110) | (48) |
| Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets | 379 | 612 |
| Financial Instruments | (140) | (516) |
| Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged | (15) | (9) |
| Net Amounts | $ 224 | $ 87 |
Leases - Components of Operating Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Leases [Abstract] | |||
| Operating lease cost | $ 3,345 | $ 3,304 | $ 3,362 |
| Finance lease cost: | |||
| Amortization of lease assets | 553 | 413 | 469 |
| Interest on lease liabilities | 65 | 31 | 35 |
| Finance lease cost | 618 | 444 | 504 |
| Variable lease cost | 1,739 | 1,425 | 1,182 |
| Total lease cost | $ 5,702 | $ 5,173 | $ 5,048 |
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Operating cash flows used for operating leases | $ 3,370 | $ 3,425 | $ 3,173 |
| Operating cash flows used for finance leases | 65 | 31 | 35 |
| Financing cash flows used for finance leases | 1,988 | 405 | 705 |
| Assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: | |||
| Operating leases | 4,070 | 2,510 | 2,877 |
| Finance leases | 1,606 | $ 313 | $ 564 |
| Prepayments for finance leases not yet commenced | $ 1,100 | ||
Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Leases | ||
| 2026 | $ 3,275 | |
| 2027 | 3,082 | |
| 2028 | 2,510 | |
| 2029 | 2,061 | |
| 2030 | 1,669 | |
| Thereafter | 5,654 | |
| Total undiscounted lease payments | 18,251 | |
| Less: imputed interest | (2,297) | |
| Total lease liability balance | 15,954 | $ 14,578 |
| Finance Leases | ||
| 2026 | 491 | |
| 2027 | 345 | |
| 2028 | 335 | |
| 2029 | 314 | |
| 2030 | 241 | |
| Thereafter | 1,143 | |
| Total undiscounted lease payments | 2,869 | |
| Less: imputed interest | (369) | |
| Total lease liability balance | $ 2,500 | $ 1,677 |
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions |
Jan. 31, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
| Leases not yet commenced, future minimum lease payments, current | $ 5.8 | |
| Leases not yet commenced, future minimum lease payments, noncurrent | $ 52.7 | |
| Subsequent Event | ||
| Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
| Prepayments for finance leases not yet commenced | $ 9.9 | |
| Purchase obligation, one-time payments | $ 3.5 | |
| Minimum | ||
| Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
| Finance lease, non-cancelable lease term | 1 year | |
| Leases, non-cancelable lease term | 1 year | |
| Maximum | ||
| Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
| Finance lease, non-cancelable lease term | 25 years | |
| Leases, non-cancelable lease term | 25 years |
Variable Interest Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Feb. 04, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Assets not available for use | $ 595,281 | $ 450,256 | |
| Liabilities with no recourse | 180,016 | 125,172 | |
| Noncontrolling interest | 3,400 | 4,200 | |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 841 | 1,100 | |
| Future funding commitments | 1,100 | 1,500 | |
| Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Waymo | Subsequent Event | |||
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Funds committed | $ 16,000 | ||
| Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Nonrecourse | |||
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Liabilities with no recourse | 2,000 | 2,300 | |
| Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Asset Pledged as Collateral | |||
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Assets not available for use | $ 5,600 | $ 8,700 |
Debt - Future Principal Payments for Borrowings (Details) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025
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|---|---|
| Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | |
| 2026 | $ 2,000 |
| 2027 | 1,000 |
| 2028 | 2,676 |
| 2029 | 1,764 |
| 2030 | 5,500 |
| Thereafter | 36,145 |
| Total face value of long-term debt | $ 49,085 |
Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable | $ 924 | $ 879 |
Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | $ (98,485) | $ (79,390) |
| Property and equipment, net | 246,597 | 171,036 |
| Property and equipment, in service | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 266,490 | 199,829 |
| Technical infrastructure | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 203,679 | $ 141,852 |
| Property, plant and equipment, gross, percentage | 60.00% | 60.00% |
| Office space | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 48,348 | $ 45,403 |
| Corporate and other assets | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 14,463 | 12,574 |
| Assets not yet in service | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 78,592 | $ 50,597 |
Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Accrued fines and settlements | $ 15,594 | $ 9,830 |
| Accrued purchases of property and equipment | 8,877 | 7,104 |
| Accrued customer liabilities | 5,029 | 4,304 |
| Payables to brokers for unsettled investment trades | 950 | 3,866 |
| Income taxes payable, net | 523 | 2,905 |
| Other accrued expenses and current liabilities | 24,584 | 23,219 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 55,557 | $ 51,228 |
Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Components of Other Income (Expense), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
| Interest income | $ 4,337 | $ 4,482 | $ 3,865 |
| Interest expense | (736) | (268) | (308) |
| Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net | (382) | (409) | (1,238) |
| Gain (loss) on debt securities, net | 540 | (1,043) | (1,215) |
| Gain (loss) on equity securities, net | 24,080 | 3,714 | 392 |
| Income (loss) and impairment from equity method investments, net | 281 | (188) | (628) |
| Other | 1,667 | 1,137 | 556 |
| Other income (expense), net | 29,787 | 7,425 | 1,424 |
| Interest capitalized | $ 447 | $ 194 | $ 181 |
Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions |
1 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Mar. 31, 2025 |
|
| Wiz | ||
| Business Combination [Line Items] | ||
| Payments to acquire business | $ 32.0 | |
| Intersect | ||
| Business Combination [Line Items] | ||
| Expected consideration transferred in acquisition | $ 4.8 | |
Goodwill - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
| Goodwill, Beginning of Period | $ 31,885 | $ 29,198 |
| Additions | 1,432 | 2,736 |
| Foreign currency translation and other adjustments | 63 | (49) |
| Goodwill, End of Period | 33,380 | 31,885 |
| Google Services | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
| Goodwill, Beginning of Period | 23,521 | 21,118 |
| Additions | 1,269 | 2,441 |
| Foreign currency translation and other adjustments | 80 | (38) |
| Goodwill, End of Period | 24,870 | 23,521 |
| Google Cloud | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
| Goodwill, Beginning of Period | 7,490 | 7,199 |
| Additions | 163 | 295 |
| Foreign currency translation and other adjustments | 7 | (4) |
| Goodwill, End of Period | 7,660 | 7,490 |
| Other Bets | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
| Goodwill, Beginning of Period | 874 | 881 |
| Additions | 0 | 0 |
| Foreign currency translation and other adjustments | (24) | (7) |
| Goodwill, End of Period | $ 850 | $ 874 |
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions, € in Billions |
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
| Guaranteed purchase commitment | $ 7,700 | ||||||||||||
| Loss contingency, cash payments | $ 3,000 | ||||||||||||
| Number of open investigations | investigation | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Maximum exposure of potential amount, guarantor | $ 5,700 | ||||||||||||
| European Commission Antitrust Investigation | |||||||||||||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
| Loss contingency, loss in period | € 3.0 | € 4.1 | € 1.5 | € 4.3 | € 2.4 | $ 3,500 | $ 1,700 | $ 5,100 | |||||
| Loss contingency, loss adjustment | $ 217 | ||||||||||||
| Loss contingency, loss in period, value annulled | € | € 1.5 | ||||||||||||
| Privacy Matters | Settled Litigation | |||||||||||||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
| Litigation settlement, amount awarded to other party | $ 1,400 | ||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity - Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] | |||
| Repurchases of capital stock | $ 45,398 | $ 62,047 | $ 62,184 |
| Share Repurchase Program | |||
| Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] | |||
| Repurchases of capital stock (in shares) | 240 | 379 | 528 |
| Repurchases of capital stock | $ 45,398 | $ 62,047 | $ 62,184 |
| Share Repurchase Program | Class A Capital Stock | |||
| Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] | |||
| Repurchases of capital stock (in shares) | 37 | 73 | 78 |
| Repurchases of capital stock | $ 6,501 | $ 11,855 | $ 9,316 |
| Share Repurchase Program | Class C | |||
| Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items] | |||
| Repurchases of capital stock (in shares) | 203 | 306 | 450 |
| Repurchases of capital stock | $ 38,897 | $ 50,192 | $ 52,868 |
Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Billions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| Stock Plans | |||
| Total stock-based compensation expense | $ 27.1 | $ 22.8 | $ 22.1 |
| Stock-based compensation expense, awards we expect to settle in Alphabet stock | 24.1 | 22.0 | 21.7 |
| Tax benefits on total stock-based compensation expense | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Tax benefit realized related to awards vested or exercised | 8.1 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Fair value of vested awards | $ 39.7 | $ 33.3 | $ 26.6 |
| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |||
| Stock Plans | |||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | ||
| Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | 534 | ||
| Granted (in dollars per share) | $ 188.82 | $ 140.04 | $ 97.59 |
| Unrecognized compensation cost | $ 42.9 | ||
| Period for recognized of unrecognized compensation cost | 2 years 7 months 6 days | ||
Compensation Plans - Stock Based Award Activities (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - $ / shares |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| Number of Shares | |||
| Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) | 299,000,000 | ||
| Granted (in shares) | 198,000,000 | ||
| Vested (in shares) | (181,000,000) | ||
| Forfeited/canceled (in shares) | (34,000,000) | ||
| Unvested at end of period (in shares) | 282,000,000 | 299,000,000 | |
| Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value | |||
| Unvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ 122.77 | ||
| Granted (in dollars per share) | 188.82 | $ 140.04 | $ 97.59 |
| Vested (in dollars per share) | 133.90 | ||
| Forfeited/canceled (in dollars per share) | 142.33 | ||
| Unvested at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ 159.75 | $ 122.77 | |
Income Taxes - Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
| Domestic operations | $ 143,591 | $ 108,076 | $ 73,600 |
| Foreign operations | 15,235 | 11,739 | 12,117 |
| Income before income taxes | $ 158,826 | $ 119,815 | $ 85,717 |
Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| Current: | |||
| Federal and state | $ 13,378 | $ 21,101 | $ 15,716 |
| Foreign | 5,028 | 3,852 | 3,935 |
| Total | 18,406 | 24,953 | 19,651 |
| Deferred: | |||
| Federal and state | 8,243 | (5,350) | (7,482) |
| Foreign | 7 | 94 | (247) |
| Total | 8,250 | (5,256) | (7,729) |
| Provision for income taxes | $ 26,656 | $ 19,697 | $ 11,922 |
Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets: | ||
| Accrued employee benefits | $ 1,951 | $ 1,834 |
| Accruals and reserves not currently deductible | 3,570 | 2,552 |
| Tax credits | 7,314 | 6,384 |
| Net operating losses | 4,953 | 3,472 |
| Operating leases | 3,337 | 3,336 |
| Capitalized research and development | 24,758 | 25,903 |
| Other | 2,143 | 1,376 |
| Total deferred tax assets | 48,026 | 44,857 |
| Valuation allowance | (13,942) | (11,493) |
| Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance | 34,084 | 33,364 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
| Property and equipment, net | (13,256) | (9,932) |
| Net investment gains | (8,242) | (2,978) |
| Operating leases | (3,103) | (2,986) |
| Other | (1,289) | (1,008) |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | (25,890) | (16,904) |
| Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | $ 8,194 | $ 16,460 |
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||
| Total unrecognized tax benefits | $ 11,512 | $ 12,619 | $ 9,438 | $ 7,055 |
| Total unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate | 9,700 | 10,000 | $ 7,400 | |
| Uncertain tax positions, accrued interest and penalties | 1,200 | $ 1,100 | ||
| United States | ||||
| Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||
| Net operating loss carryforwards | 13,000 | |||
| United States | Research Tax Credit Carryforward | ||||
| Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||
| Net tax credit carryforwards | 771 | |||
| State | ||||
| Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||
| Net operating loss carryforwards | 25,100 | |||
| Net tax credit carryforwards | 1,300 | |||
| State | Research Tax Credit Carryforward | ||||
| Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||
| Net tax credit carryforwards | 6,400 | |||
| Foreign Tax Jurisdiction | ||||
| Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||
| Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 2,900 |
Income Taxes - Cash Paid for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items] | |||
| US federal | $ 13,658 | $ 19,921 | $ 13,689 |
| US state and local | 2,919 | 2,697 | 1,224 |
| Foreign: | |||
| Total foreign | 4,949 | 4,735 | 4,251 |
| Total cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds | 21,526 | 27,353 | 19,164 |
| Brazil | |||
| Foreign: | |||
| Total foreign | 1,368 | 1,101 | 1,264 |
| Other | |||
| Foreign: | |||
| Total foreign | $ 3,581 | $ 3,634 | $ 2,987 |
Income Taxes - Summary of Activity Related to Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward] | |||
| Beginning gross unrecognized tax benefits | $ 12,619 | $ 9,438 | $ 7,055 |
| Increases related to prior year tax positions | 278 | 896 | 740 |
| Decreases related to prior year tax positions | (1,301) | (83) | (682) |
| Decreases related to settlement with tax authorities | (2,183) | (311) | (21) |
| Increases related to current year tax positions | 2,099 | 2,679 | 2,346 |
| Ending gross unrecognized tax benefits | $ 11,512 | $ 12,619 | $ 9,438 |
Information about Segments and Geographic Areas - Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Total long-lived assets | $ 261,818 | $ 184,624 |
| United States | ||
| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Total long-lived assets | 195,337 | 138,993 |
| International | ||
| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Total long-lived assets | $ 66,481 | $ 45,631 |
Subsequent Event (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
| Unrealized net gain (loss) on non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative | $ 21,395 | $ 3,372 | $ (1,088) | |
| Forecast | ||||
| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
| Unrealized net gain (loss) on non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative | $ 32,000 | |||
Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales credits - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||
| Balance at Beginning of Year | $ 1,636 | $ 1,591 | $ 1,213 |
| Additions | 4,128 | 2,895 | 3,115 |
| Usage | (3,408) | (2,850) | (2,737) |
| Balance at End of Year | $ 2,356 | $ 1,636 | $ 1,591 |