Investing
Investment Purchases
Alphabet Inc. Investment Purchases decreased by 5.4% to $906.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
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Detailed definition
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Peer comparison
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Metric ID:
purchases_of_investmentsHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $958.00M | $906.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -5.4% |
| YoY Change | — | -5.4% |
Range$906.00M – $958.00M
Avg YoY Growth-5.4%
Median YoY Growth-5.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alphabet Inc.'s investment purchases?
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) reported investment purchases of $906.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does investment purchases mean?
- Cash used to buy financial assets or securities.