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Alphabet (Google's parent company) released its blockbuster Q3 2025 earnings Wednesday, marking the first time ever its quarterly revenue topped $100 billion—hitting $102.35 billion, up 16% year-over-year (YoY) and beating Wall Street estimates of ~$99.9–$100.1 billion.
YouTube ad revenue: $10.26 billion, surging 15% YoY from $8.92 billion—and topping analyst estimates of $10.01–$10.03 billion. This is YouTube's second straight quarter over $10B in ads (after Q4 2024's $10.47B), fueled by strong demand for Shorts (now nearing monetization parity with long-form videos), Premium/TV subs, and AI-driven engagement.
Google's total advertising revenue (including YouTube + Search/Network): $74.18 billion, up 12.6% YoY from $65.85 billion—also crushing estimates (~$71.8–$72.5B).
Google for years has been working to cut costs to help fund its spending on AI.
YouTube this week told employees it plans to reorganize the unit’s leadership and offer voluntary severance for some U.S. employees, according to an internal memo. The memo was first reported by tech publication Sources.
Several other divisions within Google, including search and advertising, have also offered employees voluntary severance packages this year.