GOOG’s beat looks more fundamental than sentiment-driven.
Why: • Strong Google Cloud growth suggests enterprise AI spend is converting into real revenue, not just capex promises.
• Search ads holding firm means Gemini is likely enhancing monetisation rather than cannibalising core search.
• The sharp divergence versus Meta shows markets are rewarding visible AI ROI, not AI spending alone.
Can Google hit US$5T? Yes, but execution matters.
That requires sustained Cloud acceleration, Gemini enterprise adoption, and defending search economics against AI-native rivals.
My view: US$4T is achievable first, US$5T is possible if Gemini becomes a durable earnings engine rather than a feature showcase.
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