Alphabet Anticipates Quarterly Results Driving Stock Volatility

Alphabet Inc. will report fourth-quarter earnings after U.S. markets close Wednesday, with Wall Street forecasting about $111.4 billion revenue and adjusted EPS near $3.09. Options markets imply a post-earnings move exceeding 5%, suggesting a potential range roughly between $328 and $362, while investors await management commentary on AI spending, Google Cloud capacity, and 2026 capital expenditures.