Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) beats Q2 2026 adjusted Non-GAAP EPS consensus of approx. $2.86 per share (report: July 22, 2026)
Partial Hit
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Published on 18. July 2026
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Predicted for 22. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Alphabet reports Q2 2026 on July 22 after US market close. Consensus is approx. $2.86 adjusted EPS (+23.8% YoY). Google Cloud grew 63% YoY in Q1 2026, quarterly backlog doubled to $460B, and Cloud operating margin expanded from 17.8% to 32.9%. GenAI product revenue grew ~800% YoY per IG International. 43 of 53 analysts rate 'Strong Buy' (avg. target $428, KeyBanc $445). No Polymarket market found; fundamental baseline is exceptionally strong.
Data basis for this prediction
- InsiderFinance: Alphabet Q2 2026 EPS-Konsens $2,86 (Juli 2026)
- IG International: Alphabet Q2 2026 Earnings Preview — Google Cloud Marge 32,9%, Backlog $460 Mrd. (16. Juli 2026)
- Yahoo Finance: 43/53 Analysten 'Strong Buy'; KeyBanc Kursziel $445, Overweight (15. Juli 2026)
- InsiderFinance/Yahoo Finance: GenAI-Umsatz +800 % YoY, Wells Fargo erwartet 60 % Cloud-Umsatzplus 2026
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Partial Hit
Alphabet berichtete am 22. Juli 2026 ein GAAP-EPS von 9,11 USD – scheinbar eine massive Übererfüllung gegenüber dem Konsens von ~2,86–2,89 USD. Der Überschuss war jedoch fast ausschließlich auf einen außerordentlichen, nicht realisierten Buchgewinn von ~99 Mrd. USD auf die Anthropic-Beteiligung zurückzuführen (+6,26 USD je Aktie nach Steuern). Auf bereinigter/operativer Basis (ohne diesen Einmaleffekt) lag das adjustierte EPS bei ca. 2,62 USD – geringfügig unter dem bereinigten Konsens von ~2,63 USD (leichter Miss). Revenue und Google Cloud schlugen die Erwartungen klar (Cloud +82 % YoY statt erwarteter 63 %, Gesamtumsatz +24 % auf 119,8 Mrd. USD). Große Finanzmedienhäuser (Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha) verbuchten das Ergebnis dennoch als 'Beat', da sie das GAAP-EPS vs. GAAP-Konsens verglichen. Fazit: Die Vorhersage, den bereinigten Non-GAAP-EPS-Konsens zu übertreffen, traf auf GAAP-Ebene zu (massiver Effekt durch Anthropic-Buchgewinn), verfehlte aber das eigentliche Ziel – den operativen/bereinigten EPS ohne Einmaleffekte – knapp. Quellen: [SEC 8-K Earnings Release](https://s206.q4cdn.com/479360582/files/doc_news/2026/Jul/22/attachments/2026q2-alphabet-earnings-release.pdf), [Seeking Alpha](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4616900-alphabet-delivers-q2-beat-with-cloud-revenue-surging-82-capex-disappoints), [Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/alphabet-googl-beats-q2-earnings-211503282.html), [TechTimes](https://www.techtimes.com/articles/321312/20260722/alphabet-q2-earnings-cloud-revenue-not-80-billion-paper-eps-tells-story.htm)
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Constellation Energy reports Q3-FY2026 tomorrow (November 9, 2026) before market open. TradingView and Gurufocus put the EPS consensus at $3.90/share, with revenue consensus at $9.23B. CEG has beaten estimates in 7 of the last 8 quarters — an 87.5% historical beat rate. Driver: Structurally rising nuclear power demand for AI data centers (e.g., Microsoft contracts) boosts reactor utilization and secures stable cash flows. Risk: Stock fell ~9% post-midterm results, reflecting repriced regulatory uncertainty that could overshadow near-term operational strength. Strong fundamentals and consistent beat history nevertheless support another consensus beat.
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Walmart has beaten EPS estimates for four consecutive quarters. The official consensus is $0.64/share — identical to the top of management guidance ($0.62–$0.64). Analysts average $0.72 (range $0.70–$0.73), anticipating another structural beat. Drivers: Robust US consumer (October CPI ~3.5–3.7%; September retail sales +0.8% MoM), ongoing grocery market share gains, and strong e-commerce and advertising growth. Risk: Management lowered full-year guidance after Q2; macro headwinds from elevated prices could compress volume mixes. The consistent beat history and structural tailwinds prevail.