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Alphabet (GOOGL) operating margin by quarter
Alphabet's operating margin was 31.8% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2.2 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 30.5% (Q3 2025) to 36.1% (Q1 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 31.8% | -2.2 pts | +1.3 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 34.0% | -2.1 pts | +1.6 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 36.1% | +4.6 pts | +2.2 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 31.6% | +1.1 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 30.5% | -1.9 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 32.4% | -1.5 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 33.9% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Alphabet, Q3 2026: revenue $127.6B (+25% year over year), operating margin 31.8%, net earnings $26.5B, operating cash flow $42.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Alphabet's operating margin?
Alphabet's operating margin was 31.8% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2.2 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Alphabet's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 30.5% (Q3 2025) to 36.1% (Q1 2026).