Non-Current Assets

Strategic investments

Alphabet Inc. Strategic investments increased by 7.7% to $68.69B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 80.8%, from $37.98B to $68.69B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Strategic investments shows an upward trend with a 27.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests active corporate venture capital or strategic partnership activity, while a decrease may signal divestments or write-downs.

Detailed definition

These are long-term investments in equity or debt securities of other companies, often held for strategic purposes rathe...

Peer comparison

Common in large tech firms with active corporate venture arms, often labeled 'Strategic investments' or 'Other investments'.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_other_long_term_investments

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$25.53B$26.10B$29.55B$30.54B$30.67B$30.42B$30.49B$31.21B$31.22B$30.91B$31.01B$33.99B$34.17B$36.18B$37.98B$51.03B$52.57B$63.80B$68.69B
QoQ Change+2.2%+13.2%+3.4%+0.4%-0.8%+0.2%+2.4%+0.0%-1.0%+0.3%+9.6%+0.5%+5.9%+5.0%+34.4%+3.0%+21.4%+7.7%
YoY Change+20.1%+16.5%+3.2%+2.2%+1.8%+1.6%+1.7%+8.9%+9.4%+17.1%+22.5%+50.1%+53.9%+76.4%+80.8%
Range$25.53B$68.69B
CAGR+24.6%
Avg YoY Growth+24.4%
Median YoY Growth+16.5%
Current Streak9 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alphabet Inc.'s strategic investments?
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) reported strategic investments of $68.69B in Q4 2025.
How has Alphabet Inc.'s strategic investments changed year-over-year?
Alphabet Inc.'s strategic investments increased by 80.8% year-over-year, from $37.98B to $68.69B.
What is the long-term trend for Alphabet Inc.'s strategic investments?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Alphabet Inc.'s strategic investments has grown at a 27.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $20.70B to $68.69B.
What does strategic investments mean?
Long-term investments in other companies held for strategic or financial growth.