GOOG · 10-Q · 2026Q1 · Full report
Operating Cash Flow Trends
Alphabet Inc. · 2026-04-30 · Importance 59 · Surprise 48 · Matches filing data
Net cash provided by operating activities was $45.8 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026, up from $36.2 billion in the prior year quarter. The increase was driven by higher cash received from customers across Google Search, YouTube, Google Network, and Google Cloud. This improvement was partially offset by higher cash payments for cost of revenues and operating expenses. Operating cash flow supported heavy investing and financing activity in the quarter, including $35.7 billion of capital expenditures and acquisitions.
Key facts
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $45,790 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. source
- Operating cash flow was $45.8 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | +6.5% | Net cash provided by operating activities was $45,790 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. |