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Last Updated:<\/span>October 30, 2025, 14:45 IST<\/time><\/p>\nElon Musk and Sundar Pichai exchanged messages on X after Alphabet reported its first-ever $100-billion quarter.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nSundar Pichai and Elon Musk<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nIn a rare moment of public camaraderie between two tech titans, Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai exchanged messages on X (formerly Twitter) after Alphabet reported its first-ever $100-billion quarter on Wednesday.<\/p>\nPichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, celebrated the milestone in a post, noting that the company had doubled its quarterly revenue in five years: \u201cWe delivered our first-ever $100B quarter driven by double-digit growth across every major part of our business\u2026 Our full-stack approach to AI is driving real momentum.”<\/p>\nMusk responded with a brief \u201cNice work!”, to which Pichai replied, \u201cThanks, exciting things ahead!” The brief interaction quickly drew attention, as the two rarely engage publicly despite leading companies at the forefront of the global AI race.<\/p>\n\n\nJust posted Q3 earnings. We delivered our first-ever $100B quarter driven by double-digit growth across every major part of our business. (Five years ago, our quarterly revenue was at $50B\ud83d\ude80)Our full-stack approach to AI is driving real momentum and we\u2019re shipping at speed.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/L4Yz1iUuyT<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) October 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAlphabet crosses $100-billion milestone<\/h3>\nAlphabet reported quarterly revenue of $102.3 billion, up from $87.5 billion a year ago, marking its strongest double-digit growth in five years. Net income also beat expectations, with Pichai crediting the company\u2019s \u201cfull-stack approach to AI” across infrastructure, models, and products for the strong performance.<\/p>\nCloud revenue surged 33.5% year-on-year to $15.2 billion, surpassing Amazon Web Services\u2019 growth rate, and posting $3.59 billion in profit. AI-powered features across Search, YouTube, Ads, Cloud, and Workspace are already boosting revenue, Pichai told analysts.<\/p>\nHeavy AI investment continues<\/h3>\nTo maintain its edge in the AI race, Alphabet raised its capital expenditure forecast to $91\u2013$93 billion from $85 billion, with most of the spending going toward data centers, custom AI chips, and cloud infrastructure. About 60% of recent capex was allocated to servers, the company said.<\/p>\nThe investment puts Alphabet alongside Microsoft and Meta, which are also ramping up AI spending.<\/p>\nThis is not the first time Musk has publicly acknowledged Google\u2019s advances. Earlier this month, after Pichai announced a major quantum computing breakthrough with the new Willow chip achieving \u201cverifiable quantum advantage,” Musk congratulated him, remarking that quantum computing is \u201cbecoming relevant.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAparna Deb<\/a><\/p>\nAparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFollow News18 on Google<\/a>. Join the fun, play QIK games on News18<\/a>. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends<\/a>,\u00a0stock updates<\/a>,\u00a0tax<\/a>, IPO,\u00a0banking finance<\/a>, real estate, savings and investments. To Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates. Also Download the\u00a0News18 App<\/a> to stay updated.<\/span><\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 30, 2025, 14:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> business<\/a> Alphabet Crosses $100 Billion Revenue Milestone; Elon Musk Praises Sundar Pichai<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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In a rare moment of public camaraderie between two tech titans, Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai exchanged messages on X (formerly Twitter) after Alphabet reported its first-ever $100-billion quarter on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, celebrated the milestone in a post, noting that the company had doubled its quarterly revenue in five years: \u201cWe delivered our first-ever $100B quarter driven by double-digit growth across every major part of our business\u2026 Our full-stack approach to AI is driving real momentum.”<\/p>\n
Musk responded with a brief \u201cNice work!”, to which Pichai replied, \u201cThanks, exciting things ahead!” The brief interaction quickly drew attention, as the two rarely engage publicly despite leading companies at the forefront of the global AI race.<\/p>\n
\nJust posted Q3 earnings. We delivered our first-ever $100B quarter driven by double-digit growth across every major part of our business. (Five years ago, our quarterly revenue was at $50B\ud83d\ude80)Our full-stack approach to AI is driving real momentum and we\u2019re shipping at speed.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/L4Yz1iUuyT<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) October 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAlphabet crosses $100-billion milestone<\/h3>\nAlphabet reported quarterly revenue of $102.3 billion, up from $87.5 billion a year ago, marking its strongest double-digit growth in five years. Net income also beat expectations, with Pichai crediting the company\u2019s \u201cfull-stack approach to AI” across infrastructure, models, and products for the strong performance.<\/p>\nCloud revenue surged 33.5% year-on-year to $15.2 billion, surpassing Amazon Web Services\u2019 growth rate, and posting $3.59 billion in profit. AI-powered features across Search, YouTube, Ads, Cloud, and Workspace are already boosting revenue, Pichai told analysts.<\/p>\nHeavy AI investment continues<\/h3>\nTo maintain its edge in the AI race, Alphabet raised its capital expenditure forecast to $91\u2013$93 billion from $85 billion, with most of the spending going toward data centers, custom AI chips, and cloud infrastructure. About 60% of recent capex was allocated to servers, the company said.<\/p>\nThe investment puts Alphabet alongside Microsoft and Meta, which are also ramping up AI spending.<\/p>\nThis is not the first time Musk has publicly acknowledged Google\u2019s advances. Earlier this month, after Pichai announced a major quantum computing breakthrough with the new Willow chip achieving \u201cverifiable quantum advantage,” Musk congratulated him, remarking that quantum computing is \u201cbecoming relevant.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAparna Deb<\/a><\/p>\nAparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFollow News18 on Google<\/a>. Join the fun, play QIK games on News18<\/a>. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends<\/a>,\u00a0stock updates<\/a>,\u00a0tax<\/a>, IPO,\u00a0banking finance<\/a>, real estate, savings and investments. To Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates. Also Download the\u00a0News18 App<\/a> to stay updated.<\/span><\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 30, 2025, 14:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> business<\/a> Alphabet Crosses $100 Billion Revenue Milestone; Elon Musk Praises Sundar Pichai<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Just posted Q3 earnings. We delivered our first-ever $100B quarter driven by double-digit growth across every major part of our business. (Five years ago, our quarterly revenue was at $50B\ud83d\ude80)Our full-stack approach to AI is driving real momentum and we\u2019re shipping at speed.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/L4Yz1iUuyT<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) October 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAlphabet crosses $100-billion milestone<\/h3>\nAlphabet reported quarterly revenue of $102.3 billion, up from $87.5 billion a year ago, marking its strongest double-digit growth in five years. Net income also beat expectations, with Pichai crediting the company\u2019s \u201cfull-stack approach to AI” across infrastructure, models, and products for the strong performance.<\/p>\nCloud revenue surged 33.5% year-on-year to $15.2 billion, surpassing Amazon Web Services\u2019 growth rate, and posting $3.59 billion in profit. AI-powered features across Search, YouTube, Ads, Cloud, and Workspace are already boosting revenue, Pichai told analysts.<\/p>\nHeavy AI investment continues<\/h3>\nTo maintain its edge in the AI race, Alphabet raised its capital expenditure forecast to $91\u2013$93 billion from $85 billion, with most of the spending going toward data centers, custom AI chips, and cloud infrastructure. About 60% of recent capex was allocated to servers, the company said.<\/p>\nThe investment puts Alphabet alongside Microsoft and Meta, which are also ramping up AI spending.<\/p>\nThis is not the first time Musk has publicly acknowledged Google\u2019s advances. Earlier this month, after Pichai announced a major quantum computing breakthrough with the new Willow chip achieving \u201cverifiable quantum advantage,” Musk congratulated him, remarking that quantum computing is \u201cbecoming relevant.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAparna Deb<\/a><\/p>\nAparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFollow News18 on Google<\/a>. Join the fun, play QIK games on News18<\/a>. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends<\/a>,\u00a0stock updates<\/a>,\u00a0tax<\/a>, IPO,\u00a0banking finance<\/a>, real estate, savings and investments. To Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates. Also Download the\u00a0News18 App<\/a> to stay updated.<\/span><\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 30, 2025, 14:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> business<\/a> Alphabet Crosses $100 Billion Revenue Milestone; Elon Musk Praises Sundar Pichai<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) October 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAlphabet crosses $100-billion milestone<\/h3>\nAlphabet reported quarterly revenue of $102.3 billion, up from $87.5 billion a year ago, marking its strongest double-digit growth in five years. Net income also beat expectations, with Pichai crediting the company\u2019s \u201cfull-stack approach to AI” across infrastructure, models, and products for the strong performance.<\/p>\nCloud revenue surged 33.5% year-on-year to $15.2 billion, surpassing Amazon Web Services\u2019 growth rate, and posting $3.59 billion in profit. AI-powered features across Search, YouTube, Ads, Cloud, and Workspace are already boosting revenue, Pichai told analysts.<\/p>\nHeavy AI investment continues<\/h3>\nTo maintain its edge in the AI race, Alphabet raised its capital expenditure forecast to $91\u2013$93 billion from $85 billion, with most of the spending going toward data centers, custom AI chips, and cloud infrastructure. About 60% of recent capex was allocated to servers, the company said.<\/p>\nThe investment puts Alphabet alongside Microsoft and Meta, which are also ramping up AI spending.<\/p>\nThis is not the first time Musk has publicly acknowledged Google\u2019s advances. Earlier this month, after Pichai announced a major quantum computing breakthrough with the new Willow chip achieving \u201cverifiable quantum advantage,” Musk congratulated him, remarking that quantum computing is \u201cbecoming relevant.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAparna Deb<\/a><\/p>\nAparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFollow News18 on Google<\/a>. Join the fun, play QIK games on News18<\/a>. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends<\/a>,\u00a0stock updates<\/a>,\u00a0tax<\/a>, IPO,\u00a0banking finance<\/a>, real estate, savings and investments. To Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates. Also Download the\u00a0News18 App<\/a> to stay updated.<\/span><\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 30, 2025, 14:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> business<\/a> Alphabet Crosses $100 Billion Revenue Milestone; Elon Musk Praises Sundar Pichai<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Alphabet reported quarterly revenue of $102.3 billion, up from $87.5 billion a year ago, marking its strongest double-digit growth in five years. Net income also beat expectations, with Pichai crediting the company\u2019s \u201cfull-stack approach to AI” across infrastructure, models, and products for the strong performance.<\/p>\n
Cloud revenue surged 33.5% year-on-year to $15.2 billion, surpassing Amazon Web Services\u2019 growth rate, and posting $3.59 billion in profit. AI-powered features across Search, YouTube, Ads, Cloud, and Workspace are already boosting revenue, Pichai told analysts.<\/p>\n
To maintain its edge in the AI race, Alphabet raised its capital expenditure forecast to $91\u2013$93 billion from $85 billion, with most of the spending going toward data centers, custom AI chips, and cloud infrastructure. About 60% of recent capex was allocated to servers, the company said.<\/p>\n
The investment puts Alphabet alongside Microsoft and Meta, which are also ramping up AI spending.<\/p>\n
This is not the first time Musk has publicly acknowledged Google\u2019s advances. Earlier this month, after Pichai announced a major quantum computing breakthrough with the new Willow chip achieving \u201cverifiable quantum advantage,” Musk congratulated him, remarking that quantum computing is \u201cbecoming relevant.”<\/p>\n
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Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFollow News18 on Google<\/a>. Join the fun, play QIK games on News18<\/a>. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends<\/a>,\u00a0stock updates<\/a>,\u00a0tax<\/a>, IPO,\u00a0banking finance<\/a>, real estate, savings and investments. To Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates. Also Download the\u00a0News18 App<\/a> to stay updated.<\/span><\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 30, 2025, 14:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> business<\/a> Alphabet Crosses $100 Billion Revenue Milestone; Elon Musk Praises Sundar Pichai<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFollow News18 on Google<\/a>. Join the fun, play QIK games on News18<\/a>. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends<\/a>,\u00a0stock updates<\/a>,\u00a0tax<\/a>, IPO,\u00a0banking finance<\/a>, real estate, savings and investments. To Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates. Also Download the\u00a0News18 App<\/a> to stay updated.<\/span><\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nOctober 30, 2025, 14:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> business<\/a> Alphabet Crosses $100 Billion Revenue Milestone; Elon Musk Praises Sundar Pichai<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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