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Alphabet Seen Advancing Cloud Momentum and TPU Opportunity Ahead of Earnings

Oct 13, 2026, 12:38 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive sentiment from a reputable analyst raising price target, plus a potentially large TPU revenue path; near-term earnings and AI competition commentary could spur a re-rating if results meet/exceed consensus and capex signals stay constructive. Historical parallels show tech names rallying on AI/Cloud upside even when near-term margins face pressure.

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Ahead of Alphabet's Q3 report, BNP Paribas assigns a $450 target citing Google Cloud momentum and a sizable external TPU revenue opportunity. The thesis hinges on AI-driven cloud growth, with potential $80–$100B in TPU-related revenue by 2028, offset by near-term margin pressure. The earnings release on Oct 28 will test Cloud/AI execution against consensus metrics.

  • BNP Paribas lifts Alphabet target to $450 on Cloud momentum and TPU upside.
  • External TPU sales could drive $80–$100B revenue through 2028; margins may compress.
  • Alphabet Q3 results due Oct 28; cloud growth expectations exceed many, ad growth ~13%.
  • Search traffic remains durable amid rising AI adoption; capex outlook to rise.
  • TPU capacity commitments >5 GW from Anthropic/Blackstone; most deliveries start 2027.

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