Alphabet (GOOG) 10-Q29 Oct 242024 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares shares in Millions	9 Months Ended
Cover Page - shares shares in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Oct. 22, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2024
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-37580
Entity Registrant Name	Alphabet Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	61-1767919
Entity Address, Address Line One	1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Entity Address, City or Town	Mountain View
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	94043
City Area Code	650
Local Phone Number	253-0000
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Central Index Key	0001652044
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Class A Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol	GOOGL
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		5,843
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		864
Class C Capital Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Class C Capital Stock, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol	GOOG
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		5,534

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 19,959	$ 24,048
Marketable securities	73,271	86,868
Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities	93,230	110,916
Accounts receivable, net	49,104	47,964
Other current assets	15,207	12,650
Total current assets	157,541	171,530
Non-marketable securities	36,177	31,008
Deferred income taxes	15,915	12,169
Property and equipment, net	161,270	134,345
Operating lease assets	13,561	14,091
Goodwill	31,935	29,198
Other non-current assets	13,867	10,051
Total assets	430,266	402,392
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	7,049	7,493
Accrued compensation and benefits	12,908	15,140
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	46,585	46,168
Accrued revenue share	9,365	8,876
Deferred revenue	4,896	4,137
Total current liabilities	80,803	81,814
Long-term debt	12,297	13,253
Deferred revenue, non-current	1,015	911
Income taxes payable, non-current	8,219	8,474
Deferred income taxes	706	485
Operating lease liabilities	11,654	12,460
Other long-term liabilities	1,453	1,616
Total liabilities	116,147	119,013
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, 100 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Class A, Class B, and Class C stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.001 par value per share: 300,000 shares authorized (Class A 180,000, Class B 60,000, Class C 60,000); 12,460 (Class A 5,899, Class B 870, Class C 5,691) and 12,264 (Class A 5,844, Class B 865, Class C 5,555) shares issued and outstanding	82,030	76,534
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,228)	(4,402)
Retained earnings	235,317	211,247
Total stockholders’ equity	314,119	283,379
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 430,266	$ 402,392

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Stockholders’ equity:
Convertible preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Convertible preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Convertible preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock and capital stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock and capital stock, shares authorized (in shares)	300,000,000,000	300,000,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares issued (in shares)	12,264,000,000	12,460,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	12,264,000,000	12,460,000,000
Class A Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock and capital stock, shares authorized (in shares)	180,000,000,000	180,000,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares issued (in shares)	5,844,000,000	5,899,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	5,844,000,000	5,899,000,000
Class B Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock and capital stock, shares authorized (in shares)	60,000,000,000	60,000,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares issued (in shares)	865,000,000	870,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	865,000,000	870,000,000
Class C Capital Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock and capital stock, shares authorized (in shares)	60,000,000,000	60,000,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares issued (in shares)	5,555,000,000	5,691,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	5,555,000,000	5,691,000,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 88,268	$ 76,693	$ 253,549	$ 221,084
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues	36,474	33,229	105,693	95,757
Research and development	12,447	11,258	36,210	33,314
Sales and marketing	7,227	6,884	20,445	20,198
General and administrative	3,599	3,979	9,783	11,219
Total costs and expenses	59,747	55,350	172,131	160,488
Income from operations	28,521	21,343	81,418	60,596
Other income (expense), net	3,185	(146)	6,154	709
Income before income taxes	31,706	21,197	87,572	61,305
Provision for income taxes	5,405	1,508	13,990	8,197
Net income	$ 26,301	$ 19,689	$ 73,582	$ 53,108
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.14	$ 1.56	$ 5.96	$ 4.19
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.12	$ 1.55	$ 5.90	$ 4.16

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 26,301	$ 19,689	$ 73,582	$ 53,108
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(74), $93, $(14) and $49	1,184	(1,169)	234	(338)
Available-for-sale investments:
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)	1,208	(678)	755	(382)
Less: reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income	88	255	629	745
Net change, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $120, $(368), $(104) and $(394)	1,296	(423)	1,384	363
Cash flow hedges:
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)	(698)	550	(280)	627
Less: reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income	2	(3)	(164)	(85)
Net change, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(134), $138, $(115) and $88	(696)	547	(444)	542
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,784	(1,045)	1,174	567
Comprehensive income	$ 28,085	$ 18,644	$ 74,756	$ 53,675

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CO_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income tax benefit (expense) related to foreign currency translation adjustment	$ 93	$ (74)	$ 49	$ (14)
Income tax benefit (expense) related to available-for-sale investments	(368)	120	(394)	(104)
Income tax benefit (expense) related to cash flow hedges	$ 138	$ (134)	$ 88	$ (115)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Class A, Class B, Class C Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022		12,849
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 256,144	$ 68,184	$ (7,603)	$ 195,563
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued (in shares)		102
Stock-based compensation expense	16,905	$ 16,905
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units and other	(7,366)	$ (7,366)
Repurchases of stock (in shares)		(410)
Repurchases of stock	(46,156)	$ (3,132)		(43,024)
Net income	53,108			53,108
Other comprehensive income (loss)	567		567
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023		12,541
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2023	273,202	$ 74,591	(7,036)	205,647
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023		12,629
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2023	267,141	$ 72,248	(5,991)	200,884
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued (in shares)		34
Stock-based compensation expense	5,777	$ 5,777
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units and other	(2,442)	$ (2,442)
Repurchases of stock (in shares)		(122)
Repurchases of stock	(15,918)	$ (992)		(14,926)
Net income	19,689			19,689
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,045)		(1,045)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023		12,541
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2023	273,202	$ 74,591	(7,036)	205,647
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023		12,460
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2023	283,379	$ 76,534	(4,402)	211,247
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued (in shares)		97
Stock-based compensation expense	17,104	$ 17,104
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units and other	(9,404)	$ (9,390)
Repurchases of stock (in shares)		(293)
Repurchases of stock	(46,954)	$ (2,529)		(44,425)
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared	(5,055)	18		(5,073)
Sale of interest in consolidated entities	293	$ 293
Net income	73,582			73,582
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,174		1,174
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024		12,264
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2024	314,119	$ 82,030	(3,228)	235,317
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024		12,322
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2024	300,753	$ 79,732	(5,012)	226,033
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued (in shares)		32
Stock-based compensation expense	5,903	$ 5,903
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units and other	(3,096)	$ (3,082)
Repurchases of stock (in shares)		(90)
Repurchases of stock	(15,299)	$ (822)		(14,477)
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared	(2,512)	14		(2,526)
Sale of interest in consolidated entities	285	$ 285
Net income	26,301			26,301
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,784		1,784
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024		12,264
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2024	$ 314,119	$ 82,030	$ (3,228)	$ 235,317

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ST_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.40

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Operating activities
Net income	$ 73,582	$ 53,108
Adjustments:
Depreciation of property and equipment	11,106	8,630
Stock-based compensation expense	16,975	16,801
Deferred income taxes	(3,809)	(6,093)
Loss (gain) on debt and equity securities, net	(2,738)	1,294
Other	2,592	2,665
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net	(1,321)	(1,315)
Income taxes, net	(2,797)	10,392
Other assets	(2,334)	(2,883)
Accounts payable	(42)	237
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(6,366)	(380)
Accrued revenue share	478	(315)
Deferred revenue	860	690
Net cash provided by operating activities	86,186	82,831
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(38,259)	(21,232)
Purchases of marketable securities	(65,034)	(49,422)
Maturities and sales of marketable securities	81,779	52,642
Purchases of non-marketable securities	(3,234)	(2,176)
Maturities and sales of non-marketable securities	732	743
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and purchases of intangible assets	(2,840)	(466)
Other investing activities	(2,500)	(985)
Net cash used in investing activities	(29,356)	(20,896)
Financing activities
Net payments related to stock-based award activities	(9,141)	(7,157)
Repurchases of stock	(46,671)	(45,313)
Dividend payments	(4,921)	0
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of costs	8,694	9,298
Repayments of debt	(8,951)	(9,621)
Proceeds from sale of interest in consolidated entities, net	293	8
Net cash used in financing activities	(60,697)	(52,785)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(222)	(327)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(4,089)	8,823
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	24,048	21,879
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 19,959	$ 30,702

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Operations Google was incorporated in California in September 1998 and re-incorporated in the State of Delaware in August 2003. In 2015, we implemented a holding company reorganization, and as a result, Alphabet Inc. ("Alphabet") became the successor issuer to Google. We generate revenues by delivering relevant, cost-effective online advertising; cloud-based solutions that provide enterprise customers with infrastructure and platform services as well as communication and collaboration tools; sales of other products and services, such as fees received for subscription-based products, apps and in-app purchases, and devices. Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of Alphabet include the accounts of Alphabet and entities consolidated under the variable interest and voting models. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Unaudited Interim Financial Information These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), and in our opinion, include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for fair financial statement presentation. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2024. We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. These consolidated financial statements and other information presented in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07 "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures" which expands annual and interim disclosure requirements for reportable segments, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 is effective for our annual periods beginning January 1, 2024, and for interim periods beginning January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential effect that the updated standard will have on our financial statement disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09 "Income Taxes (Topics 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" to expand the disclosure requirements for income taxes. Upon adoption we will be required to disclose standardized categories in the rate reconciliation in both percentage and dollar amounts. ASU 2023-09 will also require income taxes paid to be disaggregated by jurisdiction, among other disclosure requirements. We will adopt ASU 2023-09 for our annual periods beginning January 1, 2025. Prior Period Reclassifications Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.

Revenues

Revenues	9 Months Ended
Revenues	Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenues	Revenues Disaggregated Revenues The following table presents revenues disaggregated by type (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Google Search & other $ 44,026 $ 49,385 $ 127,013 $ 144,050 YouTube ads 7,952 8,921 22,310 25,674 Google Network 7,669 7,548 23,015 22,405 Google advertising 59,647 65,854 172,338 192,129 Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices 8,339 10,656 23,894 28,707 Google Services total 67,986 76,510 196,232 220,836 Google Cloud 8,411 11,353 23,896 31,274 Other Bets 297 388 870 1,248 Hedging gains (losses) (1) 17 86 191 Total revenues $ 76,693 $ 88,268 $ 221,084 $ 253,549 The following table presents revenues disaggregated by geography, based on the addresses of our customers (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 United States $ 36,354 47 % $ 43,139 49 % $ 104,291 47 % $ 123,072 49 % EMEA (1) 22,661 30 25,472 29 66,028 30 73,943 29 APAC (1) 13,126 17 14,547 16 37,535 17 41,659 16 Other Americas (1) 4,553 6 5,093 6 13,144 6 14,684 6 Hedging gains (losses) (1) 0 17 0 86 0 191 0 Total revenues $ 76,693 100 % $ 88,268 100 % $ 221,084 100 % $ 253,549 100 % (1) Regions represent Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia-Pacific (APAC); and Canada and Latin America ("Other Americas"). Revenue Backlog As of September 30, 2024, we had $86.8 billion of remaining performance obligations (“revenue backlog”), primarily related to Google Cloud. Our revenue backlog represents commitments in customer contracts for future services that have not yet been recognized as revenue. The estimated revenue backlog and timing of revenue recognition for these commitments is largely driven by our ability to deliver in accordance with relevant contract terms and when our customers utilize services. We expect to recognize approximately half of the revenue backlog as revenues over the next 24 months with the remainder to be recognized thereafter. Revenue backlog includes related deferred revenue currently recorded as well as amounts that will be invoiced in future periods, and excludes contracts with an original expected term of one year or less and cancellable contracts. Deferred Revenues We record deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of our performance, including amounts which are refundable. Deferred revenues primarily relate to Google Cloud and Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices. Total deferred revenue as of December 31, 2023 was $5.0 billion, of which $3.4 billion was recognized as revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
Financial Instruments	Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments Fair Value Measurements Investments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable equity securities are measured at fair value and classified within Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, because we use quoted prices for identical assets in active markets or inputs that are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets. Debt securities are measured at fair value and classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, because we use quoted market prices to the extent available or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine fair value. For certain marketable debt securities, we have elected the fair value option for which changes in fair value are recorded in OI&E. The fair value option was elected for these securities to align with the unrealized gains and losses from related derivative contracts. The following tables summarize our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 Fair Value Hierarchy Adjusted Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Cash and Cash Equivalents Marketable Securities Fair value changes recorded in other comprehensive income Time deposits Level 2 $ 2,628 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,628 $ 2,628 $ 0 Government bonds Level 2 38,106 233 (679) 37,660 1,993 35,667 Corporate debt securities Level 2 22,457 112 (637) 21,932 0 21,932 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities Level 2 17,243 88 (634) 16,697 0 16,697 Total investments with fair value change reflected in other comprehensive income (1) 80,434 433 (1,950) 78,917 4,621 74,296 Fair value adjustments recorded in net income Money market funds Level 1 6,480 6,480 0 Current marketable equity securities (2) Level 1 4,282 0 4,282 Mutual funds Level 2 311 0 311 Government bonds Level 2 1,952 347 1,605 Corporate debt securities Level 2 3,782 91 3,691 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities Level 2 2,683 0 2,683 Total investments with fair value change recorded in net income 19,490 6,918 12,572 Cash 0 12,509 0 Total $ 80,434 $ 433 $ (1,950) $ 98,407 $ 24,048 $ 86,868 (1) Represents gross unrealized gains and losses for debt securities recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). (2) The long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $1.4 billion as of December 31, 2023 is included within other non-current assets. As of September 30, 2024 Fair Value Hierarchy Adjusted Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Cash and Cash Equivalents Marketable Securities Fair value changes recorded in other comprehensive income Time deposits Level 2 $ 3,234 $ 0 $ 0 $ 3,234 $ 3,090 $ 144 Government bonds Level 2 27,222 458 (93) 27,587 0 27,587 Corporate debt securities Level 2 18,150 234 (208) 18,176 0 18,176 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities Level 2 14,633 188 (233) 14,588 0 14,588 Total investments with fair value change reflected in other comprehensive income (1) 63,239 880 (534) 63,585 3,090 60,495 Fair value adjustments recorded in net income Money market funds Level 1 5,932 5,932 0 Current marketable equity securities (2) Level 1 4,933 0 4,933 Mutual funds Level 2 291 0 291 Government bonds Level 2 1,459 128 1,331 Corporate debt securities Level 2 3,094 59 3,035 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities Level 2 3,186 0 3,186 Total investments with fair value change recorded in net income 18,895 6,119 12,776 Cash 0 10,750 0 Total $ 63,239 $ 880 $ (534) $ 82,480 $ 19,959 $ 73,271 (1) Represents gross unrealized gains and losses for debt securities recorded to AOCI. (2) The long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $253 million as of September 30, 2024 is included within other non-current assets. Investments Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis Our non-marketable equity securities are investments in privately held companies without readily determinable market values. The carrying value of our non-marketable equity securities is adjusted to fair value upon observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer or impairment. Non-marketable equity securities that have been remeasured during the period based on observable transactions are classified within Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Non-marketable equity securities that have been remeasured due to impairment are classified within Level 3. Our valuation methods include option pricing models, market comparable approach, and common stock equivalent method, which may include a combination of the observable transaction price at the transaction date and other unobservable inputs including volatility, expected time to exit, risk free rate, and the rights, and obligations of the securities we hold. These inputs significantly vary based on investment type. As of September 30, 2024, the carrying value of our non-marketable equity securities was $33.7 billion, of which $13.7 billion were remeasured at fair value during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and were primarily classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy at the time of measurement. Debt Securities The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of investments in available-for-sale marketable debt securities by effective contractual maturity dates (in millions): As of Due in 1 year or less $ 5,439 Due in 1 year through 5 years 36,972 Due in 5 years through 10 years 12,416 Due after 10 years 13,220 Total $ 68,047 The following tables present fair values and gross unrealized losses recorded to AOCI, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Government bonds $ 1,456 $ (22) $ 13,897 $ (657) $ 15,353 $ (679) Corporate debt securities 827 (5) 15,367 (592) 16,194 (597) Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 2,945 (26) 7,916 (608) 10,861 (634) Total $ 5,228 $ (53) $ 37,180 $ (1,857) $ 42,408 $ (1,910) As of September 30, 2024 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Government bonds $ 2,636 $ (18) $ 2,920 $ (75) $ 5,556 $ (93) Corporate debt securities 570 (1) 7,899 (193) 8,469 (194) Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 142 0 4,312 (233) 4,454 (233) Total $ 3,348 $ (19) $ 15,131 $ (501) $ 18,479 $ (520) We determine realized gains or losses on the sale or extinguishment of debt securities on a specific identification method. The following table summarizes gains and losses for debt securities, reflected as a component of OI&E (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value option debt securities $ (86) $ 262 $ 35 $ 193 Gross realized gain on debt securities 8 196 93 426 Gross realized loss on debt securities (402) (316) (1,197) (1,252) (Increase) decrease in allowance for credit losses (23) 18 (31) 21 Total gain (loss) on debt securities recognized in other income (expense), net $ (503) $ 160 $ (1,100) $ (612) Equity Investments The carrying value of equity securities is measured as the total initial cost plus the cumulative net gain (loss). Gains and losses, including impairments, are included as a component of OI&E in the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 6 for further details on OI&E. Certain of our non-marketable equity securities include our investments in variable interest entities (VIE) where we are not the primary beneficiary. See Note 4 for further details on variable interest entities. The carrying values for marketable and non-marketable equity securities are summarized below (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2024 Marketable Equity Securities Non-Marketable Equity Securities Total Marketable Equity Securities Non-Marketable Equity Securities Total Total initial cost $ 5,418 $ 17,616 $ 23,034 $ 5,021 $ 19,770 $ 24,791 Cumulative net gain (loss) (1) 555 11,150 11,705 456 13,894 14,350 Carrying value $ 5,973 $ 28,766 $ 34,739 $ 5,477 $ 33,664 $ 39,141 (1) Non-marketable equity securities cumulative net gain (loss) is comprised of $18.1 billion gains and $6.9 billion losses (including impairments) as of December 31, 2023 and $22.4 billion gains and $8.5 billion losses (including impairments) as of September 30, 2024. Gains and Losses on Marketable and Non-marketable Equity Securities Gains and losses (including impairments), net, for marketable and non-marketable equity securities included in OI&E are summarized below (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Realized net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period $ 42 $ 41 $ 348 $ 216 Unrealized net gain (loss) on marketable equity securities (224) 318 136 96 Unrealized net gain (loss) on non-marketable equity securities (1) (184) 1,462 (678) 3,038 Total gain (loss) on equity securities in other income (expense), net $ (366) $ 1,821 $ (194) $ 3,350 (1) Unrealized gain (loss) on non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative is comprised of $599 million and $1.9 billion of upward adjustments and $783 million and $412 million of downward adjustments (including impairments) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024 , respectively, and $1.6 billion and $5.0 billion of upward adjustments and $2.3 billion and $2.0 billion of downward adjustments (including impairments) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024 , respectively. In the table above, realized net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period reflects the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the equity securities at the beginning of the period or the purchase date, if later. Cumulative net gains (losses) on equity securities sold during the period, which is summarized in the following table (in millions), represents the total net gains (losses) recognized after the initial purchase date of the equity security sold during the period. While these net gains (losses) may have been reflected in periods prior to the period of sale, we believe they are important supplemental information as they reflect the economic net gains (losses) on the securities sold during the period. Cumulative net gains (losses) are calculated as the difference between the sale price and the initial purchase price for the equity security sold during the period. Equity Securities Sold Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Total sale price $ 736 $ 540 $ 1,475 $ 2,213 Total initial cost 549 577 916 1,541 Cumulative net gains (losses) $ 187 $ (37) $ 559 $ 672 Equity Securities Accounted for Under the Equity Method As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, equity securities accounted for under the equity method had a carrying value of approximately $1.7 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively. Our share of gains and losses, including impairments, are included as a component of OI&E, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 6 for further details on OI&E. Certain of our equity method securities include our investments in VIEs where we are not the primary beneficiary. See Note 4 for further details on VIEs. Convertible Notes As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, we had investments in convertible notes of $921 million and $2.8 billion, respectively, majority of which are convertible notes held for investment. Our convertible notes held for investment are recorded at amortized cost which includes unpaid principal balances, deferred origination costs, and any related discount or premium, net of allowances for credit losses, and are included within other non-current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative Financial Instruments We use derivative instruments to manage risks relating to our ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed is foreign exchange risk. We use foreign currency contracts to reduce the risk that our cash flows, earnings, and investment in foreign subsidiaries will be adversely affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. We also enter into derivative instruments to partially offset our exposure to other risks and enhance investment returns. We recognize derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and classify the derivatives primarily within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. We present our collar contracts (an option strategy comprised of a combination of purchased and written options) at net fair values and present all other derivatives at gross fair values. The accounting treatment for derivatives is based on the intended use and hedge designation. Cash Flow Hedges We designate foreign currency forward and option contracts (including collars) as cash flow hedges to hedge certain forecasted revenue transactions denominated in currencies other than the United States (U.S.) dollar. These contracts have maturities of 24 months or les s. Cash flow hedge amounts included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness are deferred in AOCI and subsequently reclassified to revenue when the hedged item is recognized in earnings. We exclude forward points and time value from our assessment of hedge effectiveness and amortize them on a straight-line basis over the life of the hedging instrument in revenues. The difference between fair value changes of the excluded component and the amount amortized to revenues is recorded in AOCI. As of September 30, 2024, the net accumulated loss on our foreign currency cash flow hedges before tax effect was $433 million , which is expected to be reclassified from AOCI into revenues within the next 12 months. Fair Value Hedges We designate foreign currency forward contracts as fair value hedges to hedge foreign currency risks for our marketable securities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Fair value hedge amounts included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness are recognized in OI&E, along with the offsetting gains and losses of the related hedged items. We exclude forward points from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and recognize changes in the excluded component in OI&E. Net Investment Hedges We designate foreign currency forward contracts as net investment hedges to hedge the foreign currency risks related to our investment in foreign subsidiaries. Net investment hedge amounts included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness are recognized in AOCI along with the foreign currency translation adjustment. We exclude forward points from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and recognize changes in the excluded component in OI&E. Other Derivatives We enter into foreign currency forward and option contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to hedge intercompany transactions and other monetary assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of a subsidiary. Gains and losses on these derivatives that are not designated as accounting hedges are primarily recorded in OI&E along with the foreign currency gains and losses on monetary assets and liabilities. We also use derivatives not designated as hedging instruments to manage risks relating to interest rates, commodity prices, and credit exposures, and to enhance investment returns. From time to time, we enter into derivatives to hedge the market price risk on certain of our marketable equity securities. Gains and losses arising from other derivatives are primarily reflected within the “other” component of OI&E. See Note 6 for further details. The gross notional amounts of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions): As of As of Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts Cash flow hedges $ 18,039 $ 22,693 Fair value hedges $ 2,065 $ 1,714 Net investment hedges $ 9,472 $ 7,047 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 39,722 $ 49,303 Other contracts $ 10,818 $ 16,756 The fair values of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2024 Assets (1) Liabilities (2) Assets (1) Liabilities (2) Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 205 $ 242 $ 8 $ 587 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts 134 156 186 154 Other contracts 114 47 451 29 Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 248 203 637 183 Total $ 453 $ 445 $ 645 $ 770 (1) Derivative assets are recorded as other current and non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (2) Derivative liabilities are recorded as accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships recognized in other comprehensiv e income (OCI) are summarized below (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness $ 652 $ (738) $ 591 $ (306) Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 16 (103) 143 (52) Derivatives in net investment hedging relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness 336 (424) 62 (222) Total $ 1,004 $ (1,265) $ 796 $ (580) The tables below present the gains (losses) of our derivatives included in the Consolidated Statements of Income: (in millions): Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 2024 Revenues Other income (expense), net Revenues Other income (expense), net Total amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Income $ 76,693 $ (146) $ 88,268 $ 3,185 Effect of cash flow hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Amount reclassified from AOCI to income $ (15) $ 0 $ (6) $ 0 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness (amortized) 14 0 23 0 Effect of fair value hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Hedged items 0 (48) 0 69 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 0 48 0 (69) Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 2 0 4 Effect of net investment hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 13 0 47 Effect of non designated hedges: Foreign exchange contracts 0 (340) 0 (52) Other contracts 0 83 0 (32) Total gains (losses) $ (1) $ (242) $ 17 $ (33) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 2024 Revenues Other income (expense), net Revenues Other income (expense), net Total amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Income $ 221,084 $ 709 $ 253,549 $ 6,154 Effect of cash flow hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to income $ 71 $ 0 $ 174 $ 0 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness (amortized) 16 0 17 0 Effect of fair value hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Hedged items 0 6 0 44 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 0 (6) 0 (45) Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 12 0 10 Effect of net investment hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 136 0 114 Effect of non designated hedges: Foreign exchange contracts 0 (186) 0 (53) Other contracts 0 82 0 70 Total gains (losses) $ 87 $ 44 $ 191 $ 140 Offsetting of Derivatives We enter into master netting arrangements and collateral security arrangements to reduce credit risk. Cash collateral received related to derivative instruments under our collateral security arrangements are included in other current assets liability The gross amounts of derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements with various counterparties, and cash and non-cash collateral received and pledged under such agreements were as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments (1) Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged Net Amounts Derivatives assets $ 535 $ (82) $ 453 $ (213) $ (75) $ 165 Derivatives liabilities $ 527 $ (82) $ 445 $ (213) $ (16) $ 216 As of September 30, 2024 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments (1) Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged Net Amounts Derivatives assets $ 707 $ (62) $ 645 $ (198) $ (3) $ 444 Derivatives liabilities $ 832 $ (62) $ 770 $ (198) $ (10) $ 562 (1) The balances as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024 were related to derivatives allowed to be net settled in accordance with our master netting agreements.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities	9 Months Ended
Variable Interest Entities	Sep. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities	Variable Interest Entities Consolidated VIEs We consolidate VIEs in which we hold a variable interest and are the primary beneficiary. The results of operations and financial position of these VIEs are included in our consolidated financial statements. For certain consolidated VIEs, their assets are not available to us, and their creditors do not have recourse to us. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, assets that can only be used to settle obligations of these VIEs were $4.9 billion and $7.8 billion, respectively and are primarily included in cash and cash equivalents on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, liabilities for which creditors only have recourse to the VIEs were $2.5 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively. We may continue to fund ongoing operations of certain VIEs that are included within Other Bets. Waymo, a fully autonomous driving technology company and a consolidated VIE, received $4.8 billion in funding during the three months ended September 30, 2024, followed by an additional $860 million in October 2024. The majority of the total funding of $5.6 billion was provided by Alphabet. Investments from external parties were accounted for as equity transactions and resulted in recognition of noncontrolling interests. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, total noncontrolling interests (NCI) in our consolidated subsidiaries were $3.4 billion, of which $1.1 billion was redeemable noncontrolling interests (RNCI) for both periods. NCI and RNCI are included within additional paid-in capital. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was not material for any period presented and is included within the "other" component of OI&E. See Note 6 for further details on OI&E. Unconsolidated VIEs We have investments in VIEs in which we are not the primary beneficiary. These VIEs include private companies that are primarily early stage companies and certain renewable energy entities in which activities involve power generation using renewable sources.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
Debt	Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Short-Term Debt We have a debt financing program of up to $10.0 billion through the issuance of commercial paper. Net proceeds from this program are used for general corporate purposes. We had no c ommercial paper outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and $1.0 billion of commercial paper outstanding with a weighted-average effective interest rate of 4.8% as of September 30, 2024. The estimated fair value of the commercial paper approximated its carrying value as of September 30, 2024. Our short-term debt balance also includes the current portion of certain long-term debt. Long-Term Debt Total outstanding debt is summarized below (in millions, except percentages): Maturity Coupon Rate Effective Interest Rate As of As of Debt 2016-2020 Notes issuances 2025 - 2060 0.45% - 2.25% 0.57% - 2.33% $ 13,000 $ 12,000 Future finance lease payments, net and other debt (1) 1,746 2,785 Total debt 14,746 14,785 Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs (130) (121) Less: Current portion of long-term notes (2) (1,000) (999) Less: Current portion of future finance lease payments, net and other current debt (1)(2) (363) (1,368) Total long-term debt $ 13,253 $ 12,297 (1) Future finance lease payments are net of imputed interest. (2) Total current portion of long-term debt is included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities. See Note 6 for further details. The notes in the table above are fixed-rate senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with each other. We may redeem the notes at any time in whole or in part at specified redemption prices. The effective interest rates are based on proceeds received with interest payable semi-annually. The total estimated fair value of the outstanding notes was approximately $10.3 billion and $9.5 billion as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively. The fair value was determined based on observable market prices of identical instruments in less active markets and is categorized accordingly as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Credit Facility As of September 30, 2024, we had $10.0 billion of revolving credit facilities, of which $4.0 billion expires in April 2025 and $6.0 billion expires in April 2028. The interest rates for all credit facilities are determined based on a formula using certain market rates, as well as our progress toward the achievement of certain sustainability goals. No amoun ts were outstanding under the credit facilities as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024.

Supplemental Financial Statemen

Supplemental Financial Statement Information	9 Months Ended
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	Sep. 30, 2024
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	Supplemental Financial Statement Information Accounts Receivable The allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable was $771 million and $857 million as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively. Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net, co nsisted of the following (in millions): As of As of Land and buildings $ 74,083 $ 80,300 Information technology assets 80,594 98,738 Construction in progress 35,229 46,009 Leasehold improvements 11,425 12,468 Furniture and fixtures 472 625 Property and equipment, gross 201,803 238,140 Less: accumulated depreciation (67,458) (76,870) Property and equipment, net $ 134,345 $ 161,270 Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in millions): As of As of European Commission fines (1) $ 9,525 $ 6,851 Accrued purchases of property and equipment 4,679 5,548 Accrued customer liabilities 4,140 3,872 Current operating lease liabilities 2,791 2,971 Income taxes payable, net 2,748 2,639 Other accrued expenses and current liabilities 22,285 24,704 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 46,168 $ 46,585 (1) The amounts related to the European Commission (EC) fines, including any under appeal, are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, as we provided bank guarantees (in lieu of a cash payment) for the fines. Amounts include the effects of foreign exchange and interest. In the third quarter of 2024 we made a cash payment of $3.0 billion for the 2017 EC shopping fine. See Note 9 for further details. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components of AOCI, net of income tax, were as follows (in millions): Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance as of December 31, 2022 $ (4,142) $ (3,477) $ 16 $ (7,603) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (338) (382) 484 (236) Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI 0 0 143 143 Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 745 (85) 660 Other comprehensive income (loss) (338) 363 542 567 Balance as of September 30, 2023 $ (4,480) $ (3,114) $ 558 $ (7,036) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ (3,407) $ (965) $ (30) $ (4,402) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 234 755 (228) 761 Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI 0 0 (52) (52) Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 629 (164) 465 Other comprehensive income (loss) 234 1,384 (444) 1,174 Balance as of September 30, 2024 $ (3,173) $ 419 $ (474) $ (3,228) The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, AOCI Components Location 2023 2024 2023 2024 Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments Other income (expense), net $ (327) $ (113) $ (955) $ (807) Benefit (provision) for income taxes 72 25 210 178 Net of income tax (255) (88) (745) (629) Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges Foreign exchange contracts Revenue (15) (6) 71 174 Interest rate contracts Other income (expense), net 2 0 5 1 Benefit (provision) for income taxes 16 4 9 (11) Net of income tax 3 (2) 85 164 Total amount reclassified, net of income tax $ (252) $ (90) $ (660) $ (465) Other Income (Expense), Net Components of OI&E were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Interest income $ 1,066 $ 1,243 $ 2,755 $ 3,394 Interest expense (1) (116) (54) (239) (215) Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net (311) 23 (789) (388) Gain (loss) on debt securities, net (503) 160 (1,100) (612) Gain (loss) on equity securities, net (366) 1,821 (194) 3,350 Performance fees 179 29 302 261 Income (loss) and impairment from equity method investments, net (215) (107) (372) (101) Other 120 70 346 465 Other income (expense), net $ (146) $ 3,185 $ 709 $ 6,154 (1) Interest expense is net of interest capitalized of $47 million and $57 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively, and $134 million and $143 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	9 Months Ended
Business Combinations	Sep. 30, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Business Combinations	Business Combinations character.ai In accordance with the accounting requirements under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, during the three months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded $2.7 billion of goodwill and $413 million of intangible assets resulting from a transaction with character.ai (“Character”). In August 2024, we entered into a license agreement with Character pursuant to which we obtained a non-exclusive license to its current large language model technology. We paid Character $2.7 billion in cash and canceled our convertible instruments. We also hired certain employees of Character. Goodwill was recorded in Google Services and Google Cloud and is deductible for tax purposes.

Goodwill

Goodwill	9 Months Ended
Goodwill	Sep. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows (in millions): Google Services Google Cloud Other Bets Total Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ 21,118 $ 7,199 $ 881 $ 29,198 Additions 2,438 292 0 2,730 Foreign currency translation and other adjustments 7 1 (1) 7 Balance as of September 30, 2024 $ 23,563 $ 7,492 $ 880 $ 31,935

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments We have content licensing agreements with future fixed or minimum guaranteed commitments of $9.2 billion as of September 30, 2024, of which the majority is paid quarterly through the first quarter of 2030. Indemnifications In the normal course of business, including to facilitate transactions in our services and products and corporate activities, we indemnify certain parties, including advertisers, Google Network partners, distribution partners, customers of Google Cloud offerings, lessors, and service providers with respect to certain matters. We have agreed to defend and/or hold certain parties harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations or covenants, or out of intellectual property infringement or other claims made against certain parties. Several of these agreements limit the time within which an indemnification claim can be made and the amount of the claim. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our officers and directors, and our bylaws contain similar indemnification obligations to our agents. It is not possible to make a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Additionally, the payments we have made under such agreements have not had a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows, or financial position. However, to the extent that valid indemnification claims arise in the future, future payments by us could be significant and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or cash flows in a particular period. As of September 30, 2024, we did not have any material indemnification claims that were probable or reasonably possible. Legal Matters We record a liability when we believe that it is probable that a loss has been incurred, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If we determine that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, we disclose the reasonably possible loss. We evaluate developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued, and the matters and related reasonably possible losses disclosed, and make adjustments as appropriate. Certain outstanding matters seek speculative, substantial or indeterminate monetary amounts, substantial changes to our business practices and products, or structural remedies. Significant judgment is required to determine both the likelihood of there being a loss and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters, and we may be unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of losses. The outcomes of outstanding legal matters are inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties, and could, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect. We expense legal fees in the period in which they are incurred. Antitrust Matters On November 30, 2010, the EC's Directorate General for Competition opened an investigation into various antitrust-related complaints against us. • On June 27, 2017, the EC announced its decision that certain actions taken by Google regarding its display and ranking of shopping search results and ads infringed European competition law. The EC decision imposed a €2.4 billion ($2.7 billion as of June 27, 2017) fine. We appealed the EC decision and implemented product changes to bring shopping ads into compliance with the EC's decision. On September 10, 2024, the European Court of Justice rejected our appeal and upheld the €2.4 billion fine imposed in 2017. In the third quarter of 2024, we made a cash payment of $3.0 billion for the 2017 shopping fine. • On July 18, 2018, the EC announced its decision that certain provisions in Google’s Android-related distribution agreements infringed European competition law. The EC decision imposed a €4.3 billion ($5.1 billion as of June 30, 2018) fine and directed the termination of the conduct at issue. On October 9, 2018, we appealed the EC decision, and on October 29, 2018, we implemented changes to certain of our Android distribution practices. On September 14, 2022, the General Court reduced the fine from €4.3 billion to €4.1 billion. We subsequently filed an appeal with the European Court of Justice. In 2018, we recognized a charge of $5.1 billion for the fine, which we reduced by $217 million in 2022. • On March 20, 2019, the EC announced its decision that certain contractual provisions in agreements that Google had with AdSense for Search partners infringed European competition law. The EC decision imposed a fine of €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion as of March 20, 2019) and directed actions related to AdSense for Search partners' agreements, which we implemented prior to the decision. On June 4, 2019, we appealed the EC decision. We recognized a charge of $1.7 billion for the fine in the first quarter of 2019. On September 18, 2024, the European Union’s (EU) General Court overturned the EC decision and annulled the €1.5 billion fine. The EC has until November 28, 2024 to appeal the decision. In addition, on July 7, 2021, a number of state Attorneys General filed an antitrust complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that Google’s operation of Android and Google Play violated U.S. antitrust laws and state antitrust and consumer protection laws. In September 2023, we reached a settlement in principle with 50 state Attorneys General and three territories. The U.S. District Court subsequently vacated the trial date with the states, and we expect any final approval of the settlement would come in 2024. In May 2024, we funded the settlement amount to an escrow agent. In December 2023, a California jury delivered a verdict in a similar lawsuit in Epic Games v. Google . The jury found that Google violated antitrust laws related to Google Play's business. Epic did not seek monetary damages. The presiding judge issued a remedies decision on October 7, 2024, ordering a variety of alterations to our business models and operations and contractual agreements for Android and Google Play. We are appealing and have filed a motion to pause the implementation of some of the remedies pending the appeal. The trial court judge has temporarily paused the implementation of the remedies while the Court of Appeals considers our request to pause implementation of the remedies pending the duration of the appeal. From time to time we are subject to formal and informal inquiries and investigations on various competition matters by regulatory authorities in the U.S., Europe, and other jurisdictions globally. Examples, for which given their nature we cannot estimate a possible loss include: • In August 2019, we began receiving civil investigative demands from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting information and documents relating to our prior antitrust investigations and certain aspects of our business. The DOJ and a number of state Attorneys General filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on October 20, 2020 alleging that Google violated U.S. antitrust laws relating to Search and Search advertising. The trial ended on November 16, 2023, and on August 5, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that Google violated such antitrust laws. A separate proceeding is being held to determine remedies, the range of which vary widely. The DOJ has proposed a high level remedy framework, which includes alterations to our products and services and our business models and operations, including structural remedies, and/or our distribution arrangements, among other changes, some of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements. Further, in June 2022, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) each opened an investigation into Search distribution practices. • On December 16, 2020, a number of state Attorneys General filed an antitrust complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging that Google violated U.S. antitrust laws as well as state deceptive trade laws relating to its advertising technology, and a trial is scheduled for March 2025. Additionally, on January 24, 2023, the DOJ, along with a number of state Attorneys General, filed an antitrust complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia alleging that Google’s digital advertising technology products violate U.S. antitrust laws, and on April 17, 2023, a number of additional state Attorneys General joined the complaint. The trial ended on September 27, 2024, and we expect a decision in late 2024 or early 2025. The EC, the CMA, and the ACCC each opened a formal investigation into Google's advertising technology business practices on June 22, 2021, May 25, 2022, and June 29, 2022, respectively. On June 14, 2023, the EC issued a Statement of Objections (SO) informing Google of its preliminary view that Google violated European antitrust laws relating to its advertising technology. We responded to the SO on December 1, 2023. On September 6, 2024, the CMA issued an SO informing Google of its preliminary view that Google violated UK competition laws relating to its advertising technology. We will respond to the SO. • In May 2022, the EC and the CMA each opened investigations into Google Play’s business practices. The EC closed its initial investigation, but is now investigating Google Play’s compliance with certain provisions of EU’s Digital Markets Act. Korean regulators are investigating Google Play's billing practices, including a formal review in May 2022 of Google's compliance with the new app store billing regulations. We believe we have strong arguments against these claims and will defend ourselves vigorously. We continue to cooperate with federal and state regulators in the U.S., the EC, and other regulators around the world. Privacy Matters We are subject to a number of privacy-related laws and regulations, and we currently are party to a number of privacy investigations and lawsuits ongoing in multiple jurisdictions. For example, there are ongoing investigations and litigation in the U.S. and the EU, including those relating to our collection and use of location information, the choices we offer users, and advertising practices, which could result in significant fines, judgments, and product changes. Patent and Intellectual Property Claims We have had patent, copyright, trade secret, and trademark infringement lawsuits filed against us claiming that certain of our products, services, and technologies infringe others' intellectual property rights. Adverse results in these lawsuits may include awards of substantial monetary damages, costly royalty or licensing agreements, or orders preventing us from offering certain features, functionalities, products, or services. As a result, we may have to change our business practices and develop non-infringing products or technologies, which could result in a loss of revenues for us and otherwise harm our business. In addition, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has increasingly become an important forum to litigate intellectual property disputes because an ultimate loss in an ITC action can result in a prohibition on importing infringing products into the U.S. Because the U.S. is an important market, a prohibition on importation could have an adverse effect on us, including preventing us from importing many important products into the U.S. or necessitating workarounds that may limit certain features of our products. Furthermore, many of our agreements with our customers and partners require us to indemnify them against certain intellectual property infringement claims, which would increase our costs as a result of defending such claims, and may require that we pay significant damages if there were an adverse ruling in any such claims. In addition, our customers and partners may discontinue the use of our products, services, and technologies, as a result of injunctions or otherwise, which could result in loss of revenues and adversely affect our business. Other We are subject to claims, lawsuits, regulatory and government investigations, other proceedings, and consent orders involving competition, intellectual property, data security, tax and related compliance, labor and employment, commercial disputes, content generated by our users, goods and services offered by advertisers or publishers using our platforms, personal injury, consumer protection, and other matters. For example, we periodically have data incidents that we report to relevant regulators as required by law. Such claims, consent orders, lawsuits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings could result in substantial fines and penalties, injunctive relief, ongoing monitoring and auditing obligations, changes to our products and services, alterations to our business models and operations, and collateral related civil litigation or other adverse consequences, all of which could harm our business, reputation, financial condition, and operating results. We have ongoing legal matters relating to Russia. For example, civil judgments that include compounding penalties have been imposed upon us in connection with disputes regarding the termination of accounts, including those of sanctioned parties. We do not believe these ongoing legal matters will have a material adverse effect. Non-Income Taxes We are under audit by various domestic and foreign tax authorities with regards to non-income tax matters. The subject matter of non-income tax audits primarily arises from disputes on the tax treatment and tax rate applied to the sale of our products and services in these jurisdictions and the tax treatment of certain employee benefits. We accrue non-income taxes that may result from examinations by, or any negotiated agreements with, these tax authorities when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. If we determine that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, we disclose the reasonably possible loss. Due to the inherent complexity and uncertainty of these matters and judicial process in certain jurisdictions, the final outcome may be materially different from our expectations. See Note 13 for information regarding income tax contingencies.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity	Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders' Equity Share Repurchases In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we continued to repurchase both Class A and Class C shares in a manner deemed in the best interest of the company and its stockholders, taking into account the economic cost and prevailing market conditions, including the relative trading prices and volumes of the Class A and Class C shares. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased $15.3 billion and $47.0 billion, respectively, of Alphabet's Class A and Class C shares. In April 2023, the Board of Directors of Alphabet authorized the company to repurchase up to $70.0 billion of its Class A and Class C shares. Repurchases made pursuant to the April 2023 authorization were completed during the third quarter of 2024. In April 2024, the Board of Directors of Alphabet authorized the company to repurchase up to an additional $70.0 billion of its Class A and Class C shares. As of September 30, 2024, $59.7 billion remained available for Class A and Class C share repurchases. The following table presents Class A and Class C shares repurchased and subsequently retired (in millions): Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Shares Amount Shares Amount Class A share repurchases 17 $ 2,846 59 $ 9,461 Class C share repurchases 73 12,453 234 37,493 Total share repurchases (1) 90 $ 15,299 293 $ 46,954 (1) Shares repurchased include unsettled repurchases as of September 30, 2024. Repurchases are executed from time to time, subject to general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities, through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including through Rule 10b5-1 plans. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date. Dividends During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, total cash dividends were $1.2 billion and $2.3 billion for Class A, $173 million and $346 million for Class B, and $1.1 billion and $2.2 billion for Class C shares, respectively.

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	9 Months Ended
Net Income Per Share	Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	Net Income Per Share The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share of Class A, Class B, and Class C stock (in millions, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 2024 Class A Class B Class C Consolidated Class A Class B Class C Consolidated Basic net income per share: Numerator Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,170 $ 173 $ 1,112 $ 2,455 Allocation of undistributed earnings 9,271 1,369 9,049 19,689 11,351 1,678 10,817 23,846 Net income $ 9,271 $ 1,369 $ 9,049 $ 19,689 $ 12,521 $ 1,851 $ 11,929 $ 26,301 Denominator Number of shares used in per share computation 5,924 875 5,782 12,581 5,850 865 5,575 12,290 Basic net income per share $ 1.56 $ 1.56 $ 1.56 $ 1.56 $ 2.14 $ 2.14 $ 2.14 $ 2.14 Diluted net income per share: Numerator Allocation of total earnings for basic computation $ 9,271 $ 1,369 $ 9,049 $ 19,689 $ 12,521 $ 1,851 $ 11,929 $ 26,301 Reallocation of total earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares 1,369 0 0 _ (1) 1,851 0 0 _ (1) Reallocation of undistributed earnings (96) (12) 96 _ (1) (135) (17) 135 _ (1) Net income $ 10,544 $ 1,357 $ 9,145 $ 19,689 $ 14,237 $ 1,834 $ 12,064 26,301 Denominator Number of shares used in basic computation 5,924 875 5,782 12,581 5,850 865 5,575 12,290 Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities Add: Conversion of Class B to Class A shares outstanding 875 0 0 _ (1) 865 0 0 _ (1) Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares 0 0 115 115 0 0 129 129 Number of shares used in per share computation 6,799 875 5,897 12,696 6,715 865 5,704 12,419 Diluted net income per share $ 1.55 $ 1.55 $ 1.55 $ 1.55 $ 2.12 $ 2.12 $ 2.12 $ 2.12 (1) Not applicable for consolidated net income per share. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 2024 Class A Class B Class C Consolidated Class A Class B Class C Consolidated Basic net income per share: Numerator Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,343 $ 346 $ 2,232 $ 4,921 Allocation of undistributed earnings 24,851 3,682 24,575 53,108 32,599 4,821 31,241 68,661 Net income $ 24,851 $ 3,682 $ 24,575 $ 53,108 $ 34,942 $ 5,167 $ 33,473 $ 73,582 Denominator Number of shares used in per share computation 5,932 879 5,866 12,677 5,863 867 5,619 12,349 Basic net income per share $ 4.19 $ 4.19 $ 4.19 $ 4.19 $ 5.96 $ 5.96 $ 5.96 $ 5.96 Diluted net income per share: Numerator Allocation of total earnings for basic computation $ 24,851 $ 3,682 $ 24,575 $ 53,108 $ 34,942 $ 5,167 $ 33,473 $ 73,582 Reallocation of total earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares 3,682 0 0 _ (1) 5,167 0 0 _ (1) Reallocation of undistributed earnings (187) (24) 187 _ (1) (394) (51) 394 _ (1) Net income $ 28,346 $ 3,658 $ 24,762 $ 53,108 $ 39,715 $ 5,116 $ 33,867 $ 73,582 Denominator Number of shares used in basic computation 5,932 879 5,866 12,677 5,863 867 5,619 12,349 Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities Add: Conversion of Class B to Class A shares outstanding 879 0 0 _ (1) 867 0 0 _ (1) Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares 0 0 84 84 0 0 131 131 Number of shares used in per share computation 6,811 879 5,950 12,761 6,730 867 5,750 12,480 Diluted net income per share $ 4.16 $ 4.16 $ 4.16 $ 4.16 $ 5.90 $ 5.90 $ 5.89 $ 5.90 (1) Not applicable for consolidated net income per share. For the periods presented above, the holders of each class are entitled to equal per share dividends or distributions in liquidation in accordance with the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Alphabet Inc. Holders of Alphabet unvested stock units are awarded dividend equivalents, which are subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying award, and settled in Class C shares. Immaterial differences in net income per share across our Class A, Class B, and Class C shares may arise due to the allocation of distributed earnings based on the holders as of the record date, compared with the allocation of undistributed earnings and number of shares based on weighted average over the periods.

Compensation Plans

Compensation Plans	9 Months Ended
Compensation Plans	Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Compensation Plans	Compensation Plans Stock-Based Compensation For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, total stock based compensation (SBC) expense was $5.8 billion and $5.9 billion, including amounts associated with awards we expect to settle in Alphabet stock of $5.6 billion and $5.7 billion, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, total SBC expense was $16.5 billion and $17.0 billion, including amounts associated with awards we expect to settle in Alphabet stock of $16.3 billion and $16.4 billion, re spectively. Stock-Based Award Activities The following table summarizes the activities for unvested Alphabet restricted stock units (RSUs), which include dividend equivalents awarded to holders of unvested stock, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (in millions, except per share amounts): Number of Weighted- Unvested as of December 31, 2023 338 $ 104.93 Granted 185 $ 138.23 Vested (150) $ 110.04 Forfeited/canceled (29) $ 112.01 Unvested as of September 30, 2024 344 $ 119.95

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The following table presents provision for income taxes (in millions, except for effective tax rate): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Income before provision for income taxes $ 21,197 $ 31,706 $ 61,305 $ 87,572 Provision for income taxes $ 1,508 $ 5,405 $ 8,197 $ 13,990 Effective tax rate 7.1 % 17.0 % 13.4 % 16.0 % We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in evaluating our uncertain tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $9.4 billion and $12.0 billion, of which $7.4 billion and $9.5 billion, if recognized,

Information about Segments and

Information about Segments and Geographic Areas	9 Months Ended
Information about Segments and Geographic Areas	Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Information about Segments and Geographic Areas	Information about Segments and Geographic Areas We report our segment results as Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets: • Google Services includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Google Services generates revenues primarily from advertising; fees received for consumer subscription-based products such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium, and NFL Sunday Ticket, as well as Google One; the sale of apps and in-app purchases and devices. • Google Cloud includes infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. Google Cloud generates revenues primarily from consumption-based fees and subscriptions received for Google Cloud Platform services, Google Workspace communication and collaboration tools, and other enterprise services. • Other Bets is a combination of multiple operating segments that are not individually material. Revenues from Other Bets are generated primarily from the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. Revenues, certain costs, such as costs associated with content and traffic acquisition, certain engineering activities, and devices, as well as certain operating expenses are directly attributable to our segments. Due to the integrated nature of Alphabet, other costs and expenses, such as technical infrastructure and office facilities, are managed centrally at a consolidated level. These costs, including the associated depreciation and impairment, are allocated to operating segments as a service cost generally based on usage, headcount, or revenue. As announced on April 18, 2024, we further consolidated teams that focus on building AI models across Google Research and Google DeepMind to further accelerate our progress in AI. AI model development teams previously under Google Research in our Google Services segment are included as part of Google DeepMind, reported within Alphabet-level activities, prospectively beginning in the second quarter of 2024. Certain costs are not allocated to our segments because they represent Alphabet-level activities. These costs primarily include AI-focused shared R&D activities, including development costs of our general AI models; corporate initiatives such as our philanthropic activities; corporate shared costs such as certain finance, human resource, and legal costs, including certain fines and settlements. Charges associated with employee severance and office space reductions during 2023 and 2024 were also not allocated to our segments. Additionally, hedging gains (losses) related to revenue are not allocated to our segments. Our operating segments are not evaluated using asset information. The following table presents information about our segments (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Revenues: Google Services $ 67,986 $ 76,510 $ 196,232 $ 220,836 Google Cloud 8,411 11,353 23,896 31,274 Other Bets 297 388 870 1,248 Hedging gains (losses) (1) 17 86 191 Total revenues $ 76,693 $ 88,268 $ 221,084 $ 253,549 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Operating income (loss): Google Services $ 23,937 $ 30,856 $ 69,128 $ 88,427 Google Cloud 266 1,947 852 4,019 Other Bets (1,194) (1,116) (3,232) (3,270) Alphabet-level activities (1,666) (3,166) (6,152) (7,758) Total income from operations $ 21,343 $ 28,521 $ 60,596 $ 81,418 See Note 2 for information relating to revenues by geography. The following table presents long-lived assets by geographic area, which includes property and equipment, net and operating lease assets (in millions): As of As of Long-lived assets: United States $ 110,053 $ 129,318 International 38,383 45,513 Total long-lived assets $ 148,436 $ 174,831

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
Subsequent Event	Sep. 30, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event [Placeholder]

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income	$ 26,301	$ 19,689	$ 73,582	$ 53,108

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Frances Arnold [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		Frances Arnold, a member of the Board of Directors of Alphabet, adopted a trading plan on July 26, 2024 (with the first trade under the plan scheduled for October 30, 2024). The trading plan will be effective until November 7, 2025 to sell 50% of the (net) shares resulting from the vesting of 3,345 (gross) shares of Class C Capital Stock, in addition to 50% of the (net) shares of any future grants awarded during the term of the plan.
Name	Frances Arnold
Title	Board of Directors
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	July 26, 2024
Expiration Date	November 7, 2025
Arrangement Duration	469 days

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations Google was incorporated in California in September 1998 and re-incorporated in the State of Delaware in August 2003. In 2015, we implemented a holding company reorganization, and as a result, Alphabet Inc. ("Alphabet") became the successor issuer to Google. We generate revenues by delivering relevant, cost-effective online advertising; cloud-based solutions that provide enterprise customers with infrastructure and platform services as well as communication and collaboration tools; sales of other products and services, such as fees received for subscription-based products, apps and in-app purchases, and devices.
Basis of Consolidation	Basis of Consolidation
Unaudited Interim Financial Information	Unaudited Interim Financial Information These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), and in our opinion, include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for fair financial statement presentation. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2024. We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. These consolidated financial statements and other information presented in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07 "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures" which expands annual and interim disclosure requirements for reportable segments, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 is effective for our annual periods beginning January 1, 2024, and for interim periods beginning January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential effect that the updated standard will have on our financial statement disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09 "Income Taxes (Topics 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" to expand the disclosure requirements for income taxes. Upon adoption we will be required to disclose standardized categories in the rate reconciliation in both percentage and dollar amounts. ASU 2023-09 will also require income taxes paid to be disaggregated by jurisdiction, among other disclosure requirements. We will adopt ASU 2023-09 for our annual periods beginning January 1, 2025.
Prior Period Reclassifications	Prior Period Reclassifications Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.
Revenue Backlog and Deferred Revenues	Revenue Backlog As of September 30, 2024, we had $86.8 billion of remaining performance obligations (“revenue backlog”), primarily related to Google Cloud. Our revenue backlog represents commitments in customer contracts for future services that have not yet been recognized as revenue. The estimated revenue backlog and timing of revenue recognition for these commitments is largely driven by our ability to deliver in accordance with relevant contract terms and when our customers utilize services. We expect to recognize approximately half of the revenue backlog as revenues over the next 24 months with the remainder to be recognized thereafter. Revenue backlog includes related deferred revenue currently recorded as well as amounts that will be invoiced in future periods, and excludes contracts with an original expected term of one year or less and cancellable contracts. Deferred Revenues
Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments	Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable equity securities are measured at fair value and classified within Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, because we use quoted prices for identical assets in active markets or inputs that are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets. Debt securities are measured at fair value and classified within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, because we use quoted market prices to the extent available or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine fair value. For certain marketable debt securities, we have elected the fair value option for which changes in fair value are recorded in OI&E. The fair value option was elected for these securities to align with the unrealized gains and losses from related derivative contracts.
Consolidated VIEs	Consolidated VIEs
Segment Reporting	We report our segment results as Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets: • Google Services includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Google Services generates revenues primarily from advertising; fees received for consumer subscription-based products such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium, and NFL Sunday Ticket, as well as Google One; the sale of apps and in-app purchases and devices. • Google Cloud includes infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. Google Cloud generates revenues primarily from consumption-based fees and subscriptions received for Google Cloud Platform services, Google Workspace communication and collaboration tools, and other enterprise services. • Other Bets is a combination of multiple operating segments that are not individually material. Revenues from Other Bets are generated primarily from the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. Revenues, certain costs, such as costs associated with content and traffic acquisition, certain engineering activities, and devices, as well as certain operating expenses are directly attributable to our segments. Due to the integrated nature of Alphabet, other costs and expenses, such as technical infrastructure and office facilities, are managed centrally at a consolidated level. These costs, including the associated depreciation and impairment, are allocated to operating segments as a service cost generally based on usage, headcount, or revenue. As announced on April 18, 2024, we further consolidated teams that focus on building AI models across Google Research and Google DeepMind to further accelerate our progress in AI. AI model development teams previously under Google Research in our Google Services segment are included as part of Google DeepMind, reported within Alphabet-level activities, prospectively beginning in the second quarter of 2024. Certain costs are not allocated to our segments because they represent Alphabet-level activities. These costs primarily include AI-focused shared R&D activities, including development costs of our general AI models; corporate initiatives such as our philanthropic activities; corporate shared costs such as certain finance, human resource, and legal costs, including certain fines and settlements. Charges associated with employee severance and office space reductions during 2023 and 2024 were also not allocated to our segments. Additionally, hedging gains (losses) related to revenue are not allocated to our segments. Our operating segments are not evaluated using asset information.

Fair Value Measures and Disclos

Fair Value Measures and Disclosures (Policies)	9 Months Ended
Fair Value Measures and Disclosures (Policies)	Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financing Receivable	Our convertible notes held for investment are recorded at amortized cost which includes unpaid principal balances, deferred origination costs, and any related discount or premium, net of allowances for credit losses, and are included within other non-current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Revenues (Tables)

Revenues (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Revenues (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue by revenue source	The following table presents revenues disaggregated by type (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Google Search & other $ 44,026 $ 49,385 $ 127,013 $ 144,050 YouTube ads 7,952 8,921 22,310 25,674 Google Network 7,669 7,548 23,015 22,405 Google advertising 59,647 65,854 172,338 192,129 Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices 8,339 10,656 23,894 28,707 Google Services total 67,986 76,510 196,232 220,836 Google Cloud 8,411 11,353 23,896 31,274 Other Bets 297 388 870 1,248 Hedging gains (losses) (1) 17 86 191 Total revenues $ 76,693 $ 88,268 $ 221,084 $ 253,549
Revenue by geographic location	The following table presents revenues disaggregated by geography, based on the addresses of our customers (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 United States $ 36,354 47 % $ 43,139 49 % $ 104,291 47 % $ 123,072 49 % EMEA (1) 22,661 30 25,472 29 66,028 30 73,943 29 APAC (1) 13,126 17 14,547 16 37,535 17 41,659 16 Other Americas (1) 4,553 6 5,093 6 13,144 6 14,684 6 Hedging gains (losses) (1) 0 17 0 86 0 191 0 Total revenues $ 76,693 100 % $ 88,268 100 % $ 221,084 100 % $ 253,549 100 % (1) Regions represent Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia-Pacific (APAC); and Canada and Latin America ("Other Americas").

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Financial Instruments (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Marketable equity securities	The following tables summarize our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 Fair Value Hierarchy Adjusted Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Cash and Cash Equivalents Marketable Securities Fair value changes recorded in other comprehensive income Time deposits Level 2 $ 2,628 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,628 $ 2,628 $ 0 Government bonds Level 2 38,106 233 (679) 37,660 1,993 35,667 Corporate debt securities Level 2 22,457 112 (637) 21,932 0 21,932 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities Level 2 17,243 88 (634) 16,697 0 16,697 Total investments with fair value change reflected in other comprehensive income (1) 80,434 433 (1,950) 78,917 4,621 74,296 Fair value adjustments recorded in net income Money market funds Level 1 6,480 6,480 0 Current marketable equity securities (2) Level 1 4,282 0 4,282 Mutual funds Level 2 311 0 311 Government bonds Level 2 1,952 347 1,605 Corporate debt securities Level 2 3,782 91 3,691 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities Level 2 2,683 0 2,683 Total investments with fair value change recorded in net income 19,490 6,918 12,572 Cash 0 12,509 0 Total $ 80,434 $ 433 $ (1,950) $ 98,407 $ 24,048 $ 86,868 (1) Represents gross unrealized gains and losses for debt securities recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). (2) The long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $1.4 billion as of December 31, 2023 is included within other non-current assets. As of September 30, 2024 Fair Value Hierarchy Adjusted Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Cash and Cash Equivalents Marketable Securities Fair value changes recorded in other comprehensive income Time deposits Level 2 $ 3,234 $ 0 $ 0 $ 3,234 $ 3,090 $ 144 Government bonds Level 2 27,222 458 (93) 27,587 0 27,587 Corporate debt securities Level 2 18,150 234 (208) 18,176 0 18,176 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities Level 2 14,633 188 (233) 14,588 0 14,588 Total investments with fair value change reflected in other comprehensive income (1) 63,239 880 (534) 63,585 3,090 60,495 Fair value adjustments recorded in net income Money market funds Level 1 5,932 5,932 0 Current marketable equity securities (2) Level 1 4,933 0 4,933 Mutual funds Level 2 291 0 291 Government bonds Level 2 1,459 128 1,331 Corporate debt securities Level 2 3,094 59 3,035 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities Level 2 3,186 0 3,186 Total investments with fair value change recorded in net income 18,895 6,119 12,776 Cash 0 10,750 0 Total $ 63,239 $ 880 $ (534) $ 82,480 $ 19,959 $ 73,271 (1) Represents gross unrealized gains and losses for debt securities recorded to AOCI. (2) The long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $253 million as of September 30, 2024 is included within other non-current assets.
Investments by maturity date	The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of investments in available-for-sale marketable debt securities by effective contractual maturity dates (in millions): As of Due in 1 year or less $ 5,439 Due in 1 year through 5 years 36,972 Due in 5 years through 10 years 12,416 Due after 10 years 13,220 Total $ 68,047
Fair value of gross unrealized losses recorded to AOCI	The following tables present fair values and gross unrealized losses recorded to AOCI, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Government bonds $ 1,456 $ (22) $ 13,897 $ (657) $ 15,353 $ (679) Corporate debt securities 827 (5) 15,367 (592) 16,194 (597) Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 2,945 (26) 7,916 (608) 10,861 (634) Total $ 5,228 $ (53) $ 37,180 $ (1,857) $ 42,408 $ (1,910) As of September 30, 2024 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Government bonds $ 2,636 $ (18) $ 2,920 $ (75) $ 5,556 $ (93) Corporate debt securities 570 (1) 7,899 (193) 8,469 (194) Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 142 0 4,312 (233) 4,454 (233) Total $ 3,348 $ (19) $ 15,131 $ (501) $ 18,479 $ (520)
Available-for-sale debt securities	The following table summarizes gains and losses for debt securities, reflected as a component of OI&E (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value option debt securities $ (86) $ 262 $ 35 $ 193 Gross realized gain on debt securities 8 196 93 426 Gross realized loss on debt securities (402) (316) (1,197) (1,252) (Increase) decrease in allowance for credit losses (23) 18 (31) 21 Total gain (loss) on debt securities recognized in other income (expense), net $ (503) $ 160 $ (1,100) $ (612)
Summary of unrealized gains and losses for marketable and non-marketable equity securities	The carrying values for marketable and non-marketable equity securities are summarized below (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2024 Marketable Equity Securities Non-Marketable Equity Securities Total Marketable Equity Securities Non-Marketable Equity Securities Total Total initial cost $ 5,418 $ 17,616 $ 23,034 $ 5,021 $ 19,770 $ 24,791 Cumulative net gain (loss) (1) 555 11,150 11,705 456 13,894 14,350 Carrying value $ 5,973 $ 28,766 $ 34,739 $ 5,477 $ 33,664 $ 39,141 (1) Non-marketable equity securities cumulative net gain (loss) is comprised of $18.1 billion gains and $6.9 billion losses (including impairments) as of December 31, 2023 and $22.4 billion gains and $8.5 billion losses (including impairments) as of September 30, 2024.
Gains and losses on equity securities	Gains and losses (including impairments), net, for marketable and non-marketable equity securities included in OI&E are summarized below (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Realized net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period $ 42 $ 41 $ 348 $ 216 Unrealized net gain (loss) on marketable equity securities (224) 318 136 96 Unrealized net gain (loss) on non-marketable equity securities (1) (184) 1,462 (678) 3,038 Total gain (loss) on equity securities in other income (expense), net $ (366) $ 1,821 $ (194) $ 3,350 (1) Unrealized gain (loss) on non-marketable equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative is comprised of $599 million and $1.9 billion of upward adjustments and $783 million and $412 million of downward adjustments (including impairments) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024 , respectively, and $1.6 billion and $5.0 billion of upward adjustments and $2.3 billion and $2.0 billion of downward adjustments (including impairments) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024 , respectively. In the table above, realized net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period reflects the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the equity securities at the beginning of the period or the purchase date, if later.
Cumulative net gains on equity securities sold	Cumulative net gains (losses) on equity securities sold during the period, which is summarized in the following table (in millions), represents the total net gains (losses) recognized after the initial purchase date of the equity security sold during the period. While these net gains (losses) may have been reflected in periods prior to the period of sale, we believe they are important supplemental information as they reflect the economic net gains (losses) on the securities sold during the period. Cumulative net gains (losses) are calculated as the difference between the sale price and the initial purchase price for the equity security sold during the period. Equity Securities Sold Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Total sale price $ 736 $ 540 $ 1,475 $ 2,213 Total initial cost 549 577 916 1,541 Cumulative net gains (losses) $ 187 $ (37) $ 559 $ 672
Schedule of gross notional amounts of derivative instruments	The gross notional amounts of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions): As of As of Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts Cash flow hedges $ 18,039 $ 22,693 Fair value hedges $ 2,065 $ 1,714 Net investment hedges $ 9,472 $ 7,047 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 39,722 $ 49,303 Other contracts $ 10,818 $ 16,756
Schedule of derivative instruments	The fair values of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 As of September 30, 2024 Assets (1) Liabilities (2) Assets (1) Liabilities (2) Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 205 $ 242 $ 8 $ 587 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts 134 156 186 154 Other contracts 114 47 451 29 Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 248 203 637 183 Total $ 453 $ 445 $ 645 $ 770 (1) Derivative assets are recorded as other current and non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (2) Derivative liabilities are recorded as accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Schedule of gain (loss) on derivative instruments	The gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships recognized in other comprehensiv e income (OCI) are summarized below (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness $ 652 $ (738) $ 591 $ (306) Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 16 (103) 143 (52) Derivatives in net investment hedging relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness 336 (424) 62 (222) Total $ 1,004 $ (1,265) $ 796 $ (580) The tables below present the gains (losses) of our derivatives included in the Consolidated Statements of Income: (in millions): Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 2024 Revenues Other income (expense), net Revenues Other income (expense), net Total amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Income $ 76,693 $ (146) $ 88,268 $ 3,185 Effect of cash flow hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Amount reclassified from AOCI to income $ (15) $ 0 $ (6) $ 0 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness (amortized) 14 0 23 0 Effect of fair value hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Hedged items 0 (48) 0 69 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 0 48 0 (69) Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 2 0 4 Effect of net investment hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 13 0 47 Effect of non designated hedges: Foreign exchange contracts 0 (340) 0 (52) Other contracts 0 83 0 (32) Total gains (losses) $ (1) $ (242) $ 17 $ (33) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 2024 Revenues Other income (expense), net Revenues Other income (expense), net Total amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Income $ 221,084 $ 709 $ 253,549 $ 6,154 Effect of cash flow hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to income $ 71 $ 0 $ 174 $ 0 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness (amortized) 16 0 17 0 Effect of fair value hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Hedged items 0 6 0 44 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 0 (6) 0 (45) Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 12 0 10 Effect of net investment hedges: Foreign exchange contracts Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 136 0 114 Effect of non designated hedges: Foreign exchange contracts 0 (186) 0 (53) Other contracts 0 82 0 70 Total gains (losses) $ 87 $ 44 $ 191 $ 140
Offsetting assets	The gross amounts of derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements with various counterparties, and cash and non-cash collateral received and pledged under such agreements were as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments (1) Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged Net Amounts Derivatives assets $ 535 $ (82) $ 453 $ (213) $ (75) $ 165 Derivatives liabilities $ 527 $ (82) $ 445 $ (213) $ (16) $ 216 As of September 30, 2024 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments (1) Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged Net Amounts Derivatives assets $ 707 $ (62) $ 645 $ (198) $ (3) $ 444 Derivatives liabilities $ 832 $ (62) $ 770 $ (198) $ (10) $ 562 (1) The balances as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024 were related to derivatives allowed to be net settled in accordance with our master netting agreements.
Offsetting liabilities	The gross amounts of derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements with various counterparties, and cash and non-cash collateral received and pledged under such agreements were as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2023 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments (1) Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged Net Amounts Derivatives assets $ 535 $ (82) $ 453 $ (213) $ (75) $ 165 Derivatives liabilities $ 527 $ (82) $ 445 $ (213) $ (16) $ 216 As of September 30, 2024 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments (1) Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged Net Amounts Derivatives assets $ 707 $ (62) $ 645 $ (198) $ (3) $ 444 Derivatives liabilities $ 832 $ (62) $ 770 $ (198) $ (10) $ 562 (1) The balances as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024 were related to derivatives allowed to be net settled in accordance with our master netting agreements.

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Debt (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of long-term debt	Total outstanding debt is summarized below (in millions, except percentages): Maturity Coupon Rate Effective Interest Rate As of As of Debt 2016-2020 Notes issuances 2025 - 2060 0.45% - 2.25% 0.57% - 2.33% $ 13,000 $ 12,000 Future finance lease payments, net and other debt (1) 1,746 2,785 Total debt 14,746 14,785 Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs (130) (121) Less: Current portion of long-term notes (2) (1,000) (999) Less: Current portion of future finance lease payments, net and other current debt (1)(2) (363) (1,368) Total long-term debt $ 13,253 $ 12,297 (1) Future finance lease payments are net of imputed interest. (2) Total current portion of long-term debt is included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities. See Note 6 for further details.

Supplemental Financial Statem_2

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2024
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net	Property and equipment, net, co nsisted of the following (in millions): As of As of Land and buildings $ 74,083 $ 80,300 Information technology assets 80,594 98,738 Construction in progress 35,229 46,009 Leasehold improvements 11,425 12,468 Furniture and fixtures 472 625 Property and equipment, gross 201,803 238,140 Less: accumulated depreciation (67,458) (76,870) Property and equipment, net $ 134,345 $ 161,270
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in millions): As of As of European Commission fines (1) $ 9,525 $ 6,851 Accrued purchases of property and equipment 4,679 5,548 Accrued customer liabilities 4,140 3,872 Current operating lease liabilities 2,791 2,971 Income taxes payable, net 2,748 2,639 Other accrued expenses and current liabilities 22,285 24,704 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 46,168 $ 46,585 (1) The amounts related to the European Commission (EC) fines, including any under appeal, are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, as we provided bank guarantees (in lieu of a cash payment) for the fines. Amounts include the effects of foreign exchange and interest. In the third quarter of 2024 we made a cash payment of $3.0 billion for the 2017 EC shopping fine. See Note 9 for further details.
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income	Components of AOCI, net of income tax, were as follows (in millions): Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance as of December 31, 2022 $ (4,142) $ (3,477) $ 16 $ (7,603) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (338) (382) 484 (236) Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI 0 0 143 143 Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 745 (85) 660 Other comprehensive income (loss) (338) 363 542 567 Balance as of September 30, 2023 $ (4,480) $ (3,114) $ 558 $ (7,036) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Total Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ (3,407) $ (965) $ (30) $ (4,402) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 234 755 (228) 761 Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI 0 0 (52) (52) Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 629 (164) 465 Other comprehensive income (loss) 234 1,384 (444) 1,174 Balance as of September 30, 2024 $ (3,173) $ 419 $ (474) $ (3,228)
Schedule of effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI	The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, AOCI Components Location 2023 2024 2023 2024 Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments Other income (expense), net $ (327) $ (113) $ (955) $ (807) Benefit (provision) for income taxes 72 25 210 178 Net of income tax (255) (88) (745) (629) Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges Foreign exchange contracts Revenue (15) (6) 71 174 Interest rate contracts Other income (expense), net 2 0 5 1 Benefit (provision) for income taxes 16 4 9 (11) Net of income tax 3 (2) 85 164 Total amount reclassified, net of income tax $ (252) $ (90) $ (660) $ (465)
Schedule of other income (expense), net	Components of OI&E were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Interest income $ 1,066 $ 1,243 $ 2,755 $ 3,394 Interest expense (1) (116) (54) (239) (215) Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net (311) 23 (789) (388) Gain (loss) on debt securities, net (503) 160 (1,100) (612) Gain (loss) on equity securities, net (366) 1,821 (194) 3,350 Performance fees 179 29 302 261 Income (loss) and impairment from equity method investments, net (215) (107) (372) (101) Other 120 70 346 465 Other income (expense), net $ (146) $ 3,185 $ 709 $ 6,154 (1) Interest expense is net of interest capitalized of $47 million and $57 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively, and $134 million and $143 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Goodwill (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying amount of goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows (in millions): Google Services Google Cloud Other Bets Total Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ 21,118 $ 7,199 $ 881 $ 29,198 Additions 2,438 292 0 2,730 Foreign currency translation and other adjustments 7 1 (1) 7 Balance as of September 30, 2024 $ 23,563 $ 7,492 $ 880 $ 31,935

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of shares repurchased	The following table presents Class A and Class C shares repurchased and subsequently retired (in millions): Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Shares Amount Shares Amount Class A share repurchases 17 $ 2,846 59 $ 9,461 Class C share repurchases 73 12,453 234 37,493 Total share repurchases (1) 90 $ 15,299 293 $ 46,954 (1) Shares repurchased include unsettled repurchases as of September 30, 2024.

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Net Income Per Share (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of earnings per share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share of Class A, Class B, and Class C stock (in millions, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 2024 Class A Class B Class C Consolidated Class A Class B Class C Consolidated Basic net income per share: Numerator Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,170 $ 173 $ 1,112 $ 2,455 Allocation of undistributed earnings 9,271 1,369 9,049 19,689 11,351 1,678 10,817 23,846 Net income $ 9,271 $ 1,369 $ 9,049 $ 19,689 $ 12,521 $ 1,851 $ 11,929 $ 26,301 Denominator Number of shares used in per share computation 5,924 875 5,782 12,581 5,850 865 5,575 12,290 Basic net income per share $ 1.56 $ 1.56 $ 1.56 $ 1.56 $ 2.14 $ 2.14 $ 2.14 $ 2.14 Diluted net income per share: Numerator Allocation of total earnings for basic computation $ 9,271 $ 1,369 $ 9,049 $ 19,689 $ 12,521 $ 1,851 $ 11,929 $ 26,301 Reallocation of total earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares 1,369 0 0 _ (1) 1,851 0 0 _ (1) Reallocation of undistributed earnings (96) (12) 96 _ (1) (135) (17) 135 _ (1) Net income $ 10,544 $ 1,357 $ 9,145 $ 19,689 $ 14,237 $ 1,834 $ 12,064 26,301 Denominator Number of shares used in basic computation 5,924 875 5,782 12,581 5,850 865 5,575 12,290 Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities Add: Conversion of Class B to Class A shares outstanding 875 0 0 _ (1) 865 0 0 _ (1) Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares 0 0 115 115 0 0 129 129 Number of shares used in per share computation 6,799 875 5,897 12,696 6,715 865 5,704 12,419 Diluted net income per share $ 1.55 $ 1.55 $ 1.55 $ 1.55 $ 2.12 $ 2.12 $ 2.12 $ 2.12 (1) Not applicable for consolidated net income per share. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 2024 Class A Class B Class C Consolidated Class A Class B Class C Consolidated Basic net income per share: Numerator Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,343 $ 346 $ 2,232 $ 4,921 Allocation of undistributed earnings 24,851 3,682 24,575 53,108 32,599 4,821 31,241 68,661 Net income $ 24,851 $ 3,682 $ 24,575 $ 53,108 $ 34,942 $ 5,167 $ 33,473 $ 73,582 Denominator Number of shares used in per share computation 5,932 879 5,866 12,677 5,863 867 5,619 12,349 Basic net income per share $ 4.19 $ 4.19 $ 4.19 $ 4.19 $ 5.96 $ 5.96 $ 5.96 $ 5.96 Diluted net income per share: Numerator Allocation of total earnings for basic computation $ 24,851 $ 3,682 $ 24,575 $ 53,108 $ 34,942 $ 5,167 $ 33,473 $ 73,582 Reallocation of total earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares 3,682 0 0 _ (1) 5,167 0 0 _ (1) Reallocation of undistributed earnings (187) (24) 187 _ (1) (394) (51) 394 _ (1) Net income $ 28,346 $ 3,658 $ 24,762 $ 53,108 $ 39,715 $ 5,116 $ 33,867 $ 73,582 Denominator Number of shares used in basic computation 5,932 879 5,866 12,677 5,863 867 5,619 12,349 Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities Add: Conversion of Class B to Class A shares outstanding 879 0 0 _ (1) 867 0 0 _ (1) Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares 0 0 84 84 0 0 131 131 Number of shares used in per share computation 6,811 879 5,950 12,761 6,730 867 5,750 12,480 Diluted net income per share $ 4.16 $ 4.16 $ 4.16 $ 4.16 $ 5.90 $ 5.90 $ 5.89 $ 5.90 (1) Not applicable for consolidated net income per share.

Compensation Plans (Tables)

Compensation Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Compensation Plans (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of restricted stock activity	The following table summarizes the activities for unvested Alphabet restricted stock units (RSUs), which include dividend equivalents awarded to holders of unvested stock, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (in millions, except per share amounts): Number of Weighted- Unvested as of December 31, 2023 338 $ 104.93 Granted 185 $ 138.23 Vested (150) $ 110.04 Forfeited/canceled (29) $ 112.01 Unvested as of September 30, 2024 344 $ 119.95

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes and effective tax rate	The following table presents provision for income taxes (in millions, except for effective tax rate): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Income before provision for income taxes $ 21,197 $ 31,706 $ 61,305 $ 87,572 Provision for income taxes $ 1,508 $ 5,405 $ 8,197 $ 13,990 Effective tax rate 7.1 % 17.0 % 13.4 % 16.0 %

Information about Segments an_2

Information about Segments and Geographic Areas (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Information about Segments and Geographic Areas (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of segment information by segment	The following table presents information about our segments (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Revenues: Google Services $ 67,986 $ 76,510 $ 196,232 $ 220,836 Google Cloud 8,411 11,353 23,896 31,274 Other Bets 297 388 870 1,248 Hedging gains (losses) (1) 17 86 191 Total revenues $ 76,693 $ 88,268 $ 221,084 $ 253,549 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2023 2024 2023 2024 Operating income (loss): Google Services $ 23,937 $ 30,856 $ 69,128 $ 88,427 Google Cloud 266 1,947 852 4,019 Other Bets (1,194) (1,116) (3,232) (3,270) Alphabet-level activities (1,666) (3,166) (6,152) (7,758) Total income from operations $ 21,343 $ 28,521 $ 60,596 $ 81,418
Schedule of long-lived assets by geographic area	The following table presents long-lived assets by geographic area, which includes property and equipment, net and operating lease assets (in millions): As of As of Long-lived assets: United States $ 110,053 $ 129,318 International 38,383 45,513 Total long-lived assets $ 148,436 $ 174,831

Revenues - Revenue by Segment (

Revenues - Revenue by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 88,268	$ 76,693	$ 253,549	$ 221,084
Hedging gains (losses)	17	(1)	191	86
Google Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	76,510	67,986	220,836	196,232
Google Services \| Google Search & other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	49,385	44,026	144,050	127,013
Google Services \| YouTube ads
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	8,921	7,952	25,674	22,310
Google Services \| Google Network
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	7,548	7,669	22,405	23,015
Google Services \| Google advertising
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	65,854	59,647	192,129	172,338
Google Services \| Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	10,656	8,339	28,707	23,894
Google Cloud
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	11,353	8,411	31,274	23,896
Other Bets
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 388	$ 297	$ 1,248	$ 870

Revenues - Revenue by Geographi

Revenues - Revenue by Geographic Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 88,268	$ 76,693	$ 253,549	$ 221,084
Hedging gains (losses)	17	(1)	191	86
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	43,139	36,354	123,072	104,291
EMEA
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	25,472	22,661	73,943	66,028
APAC
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	14,547	13,126	41,659	37,535
Other Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 5,093	$ 4,553	$ 14,684	$ 13,144
Revenue Benchmark \| Geographic Concentration Risk
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	100%	100%	100%	100%
Revenue Benchmark \| Geographic Concentration Risk \| United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	49%	47%	49%	47%
Revenue Benchmark \| Geographic Concentration Risk \| EMEA
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	29%	30%	29%	30%
Revenue Benchmark \| Geographic Concentration Risk \| APAC
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	16%	17%	16%	17%
Revenue Benchmark \| Geographic Concentration Risk \| Other Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	6%	6%	6%	6%
Revenue Benchmark \| Revenue by Geographic Location and Type \| Hedging gains (losses)
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	0%	0%	0%	0%

Revenues - Narrative (Details)

Revenues - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	9 Months Ended
Revenues - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue not yet recognized	$ 86.8
Total deferred revenue		$ 5
Deferred revenue recognized during period	$ 3.4
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-10-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Expected timing of revenue recognition	24 months
Expected timing of revenue recognition, percentage	50%
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-10-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Expected timing of revenue recognition
Expected timing of revenue recognition, percentage	50%

Financial Instruments - Marketa

Financial Instruments - Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Fair Value	$ 82,480	$ 98,407
Marketable securities	73,271	86,868
Cash	10,750	12,509
Cash and cash equivalents	19,959	24,048
Long-term portion of marketable equity securities	253	1,400
Net Income
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Fair Value	18,895	19,490
Cash and Cash Equivalents	6,119	6,918
Marketable securities	12,776	12,572
Level 2
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	63,239	80,434
Gross Unrealized Gains	880	433
Gross Unrealized Losses	(534)	(1,950)
Level 2 \| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	63,239	80,434
Gross Unrealized Gains	880	433
Gross Unrealized Losses	(534)	(1,950)
Fair Value	63,585	78,917
Cash and Cash Equivalents	3,090	4,621
Marketable securities	60,495	74,296
Level 2 \| Time deposits \| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	3,234	2,628
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	3,234	2,628
Cash and Cash Equivalents	3,090	2,628
Marketable securities	144	0
Level 2 \| Mutual funds \| Net Income
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Fair Value	291	311
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Marketable securities	291	311
Level 2 \| Government bonds \| Net Income
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Fair Value	1,459	1,952
Cash and Cash Equivalents	128	347
Marketable securities	1,331	1,605
Level 2 \| Government bonds \| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	27,222	38,106
Gross Unrealized Gains	458	233
Gross Unrealized Losses	(93)	(679)
Fair Value	27,587	37,660
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	1,993
Marketable securities	27,587	35,667
Level 2 \| Corporate debt securities \| Net Income
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Fair Value	3,094	3,782
Cash and Cash Equivalents	59	91
Marketable securities	3,035	3,691
Level 2 \| Corporate debt securities \| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	18,150	22,457
Gross Unrealized Gains	234	112
Gross Unrealized Losses	(208)	(637)
Fair Value	18,176	21,932
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Marketable securities	18,176	21,932
Level 2 \| Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities \| Net Income
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Fair Value	3,186	2,683
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Marketable securities	3,186	2,683
Level 2 \| Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities \| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	14,633	17,243
Gross Unrealized Gains	188	88
Gross Unrealized Losses	(233)	(634)
Fair Value	14,588	16,697
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Marketable securities	14,588	16,697
Level 1 \| Money market funds \| Net Income
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Fair Value	5,932	6,480
Cash and Cash Equivalents	5,932	6,480
Marketable securities	0	0
Level 1 \| Current marketable equity securities \| Net Income
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Fair Value	4,933	4,282
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Marketable securities	$ 4,933	$ 4,282

Financial Instruments - Narrati

Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Financial Instruments and Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-marketable equity securities	$ 33,664	$ 28,766
Equity method investments	2,000	1,700
Investments in convertible notes	2,800	$ 921
Foreign currency loss to be reclassified during next 12 months	$ 433
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other current assets
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other long-term liabilities
Cash flow hedges \| Foreign exchange contracts
Financial Instruments and Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign exchange option contracts, maximum maturities	24 months
Valuation, Market Approach
Financial Instruments and Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-marketable equity securities	$ 13,700

Financial Instruments - Contrac

Financial Instruments - Contractual Maturity Date of Marketable Debt Securities (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less	$ 5,439
Due in 1 year through 5 years	36,972
Due in 5 years through 10 years	12,416
Due after 10 years	13,220
Total	$ 68,047

Financial Instruments - Gross U

Financial Instruments - Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Values for Investments in Unrealized Loss Position (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 3,348	$ 5,228
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Loss	(19)	(53)
12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	15,131	37,180
12 Months or Greater, Unrealized Loss	(501)	(1,857)
Total Fair Value	18,479	42,408
Total Unrealized Loss	(520)	(1,910)
Government bonds
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	2,636	1,456
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Loss	(18)	(22)
12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	2,920	13,897
12 Months or Greater, Unrealized Loss	(75)	(657)
Total Fair Value	5,556	15,353
Total Unrealized Loss	(93)	(679)
Corporate debt securities
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	570	827
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Loss	(1)	(5)
12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	7,899	15,367
12 Months or Greater, Unrealized Loss	(193)	(592)
Total Fair Value	8,469	16,194
Total Unrealized Loss	(194)	(597)
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	142	2,945
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Loss	0	(26)
12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	4,312	7,916
12 Months or Greater, Unrealized Loss	(233)	(608)
Total Fair Value	4,454	10,861
Total Unrealized Loss	$ (233)	$ (634)

Financial Instruments - Summary

Financial Instruments - Summary of gains and losses for Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value option debt securities	$ 262	$ (86)	$ 193	$ 35
Gross realized gain on debt securities	196	8	426	93
Gross realized loss on debt securities	(316)	(402)	(1,252)	(1,197)
(Increase) decrease in allowance for credit losses	18	(23)	21	(31)
Total gain (loss) on debt securities recognized in other income (expense), net	$ 160	$ (503)	$ (612)	$ (1,100)

Financial Instruments - Carryin

Financial Instruments - Carrying Values for Marketable and Non-marketable Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Marketable Equity Securities
Total initial cost	$ 5,021	$ 5,418
Cumulative net gain (loss)	456	555
Carrying value	5,477	5,973
Non-Marketable Equity Securities
Total initial cost	19,770	17,616
Cumulative net gain (loss)	13,894	11,150
Carrying value	33,664	28,766
Total
Total initial cost	24,791	23,034
Cumulative net gain (loss)	14,350	11,705
Carrying value	39,141	34,739
Cumulative net gain of non-marketable securities	22,400	18,100
Unrealized loss of non-marketable securities	$ 8,500	$ 6,900

Financial Instruments - Gains a

Financial Instruments - Gains and Losses on Marketable and Non-marketable Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Realized net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period	$ 41	$ 42	$ 216	$ 348
Unrealized net gain (loss) on marketable equity securities	318	(224)	96	136
Unrealized net gain (loss) on non-marketable equity securities	1,462	(184)	3,038	(678)
Total gain (loss) on equity securities in other income (expense), net	1,821	(366)	3,350	(194)
Non-marketable securities upward adjustment	1,900	599	5,000	1,600
Non-marketable securities, downward adjustment	$ 412	$ 783	$ 2,000	$ 2,300

Financial Instruments - Cumulat

Financial Instruments - Cumulative Net Gains on Equity Securities Sold (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Total sale price	$ 540	$ 736	$ 2,213	$ 1,475
Total initial cost	577	549	1,541	916
Cumulative net gains (losses)	$ (37)	$ 187	$ 672	$ 559

Financial Instruments - Gross N

Financial Instruments - Gross Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Foreign exchange contracts \| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: \| Cash flow hedges
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 22,693	$ 18,039
Foreign exchange contracts \| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: \| Fair value hedges
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	1,714	2,065
Foreign exchange contracts \| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: \| Net investment hedges
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	7,047	9,472
Foreign exchange contracts \| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	49,303	39,722
Other contracts \| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 16,756	$ 10,818

Financial Instruments - Fair Va

Financial Instruments - Fair Values of Outstanding Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative Assets:
Assets	$ 645	$ 453
Derivative Liabilities:
Liabilities	770	445
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: \| Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Assets:
Assets	8	205
Derivative Liabilities:
Liabilities	587	242
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Derivative Assets:
Assets	637	248
Derivative Liabilities:
Liabilities	183	203
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: \| Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Assets:
Assets	186	134
Derivative Liabilities:
Liabilities	154	156
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: \| Other contracts
Derivative Assets:
Assets	451	114
Derivative Liabilities:
Liabilities	$ 29	$ 47

Financial Instruments - Effect

Financial Instruments - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Foreign exchange contracts
Revenues	$ 88,268	$ 76,693	$ 253,549	$ 221,084
Other income (expense), net	3,185	(146)	6,154	709
Revenues
Foreign exchange contracts
Total gains (losses)	17	(1)	191	87
Other income (expense), net
Foreign exchange contracts
Total gains (losses)	(33)	(242)	140	44
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Total	(1,265)	1,004	(580)	796
Foreign exchange contracts \| Revenues \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	0	0	0	0
Foreign exchange contracts \| Other income (expense), net \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	(52)	(340)	(53)	(186)
Other derivatives \| Revenues \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	0	0	0	0
Other derivatives \| Other income (expense), net \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	(32)	83	70	82
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship \| Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness	(738)	652	(306)	591
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness	(103)	16	(52)	143
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship \| Foreign exchange contracts \| Revenues
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to income	(6)	(15)	174	71
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness (amortized)	23	14	17	16
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship \| Foreign exchange contracts \| Other income (expense), net
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to income	0	0	0	0
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness (amortized)	0	0	0	0
Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationship \| Foreign exchange contracts \| Revenues
Foreign exchange contracts
Hedged items	0	0	0	0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	0	0	0	0
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness	0	0	0	0
Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationship \| Foreign exchange contracts \| Other income (expense), net
Foreign exchange contracts
Hedged items	69	(48)	44	6
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	(69)	48	(45)	(6)
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness	4	2	10	12
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationship: \| Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness	(424)	336	(222)	62
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationship: \| Foreign exchange contracts \| Revenues
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness	0	0	0	0
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationship: \| Foreign exchange contracts \| Other income (expense), net
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness	$ 47	$ 13	$ 114	$ 136

Financial Instruments - Offsett

Financial Instruments - Offsetting of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 707	$ 535
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	(62)	(82)
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	645	453
Financial Instruments	(198)	(213)
Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged	(3)	(75)
Net Amounts	444	165
Derivatives liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	832	527
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	(62)	(82)
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	770	445
Financial Instruments	(198)	(213)
Cash and Non-Cash Collateral Received or Pledged	(10)	(16)
Net Amounts	$ 562	$ 216

Variable Interest Entities - Na

Variable Interest Entities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Oct. 29, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets not available for use		$ 430,266		$ 402,392
Liabilities with no recourse		116,147		119,013
Noncontrolling interest		3,400		3,400
Redeemable noncontrolling interest		1,100		1,100
Unconsolidated VIE, carrying value		1,300		1,700
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary \| Waymo
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Funds committed		4,800
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary \| Waymo \| Subsequent Event
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Funds committed	$ 860		$ 5,600
Nonrecourse \| Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities with no recourse		1,900		2,500
Asset Pledged as Collateral \| Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets not available for use		$ 7,800		$ 4,900

Debt - Narrative (Details)

Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commercial paper	$ 1,000,000,000	$ 0
Estimated fair value of long-term debt	9,500,000,000	10,300,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing on lines of credit	10,000,000,000
Line of credit drawn	0	$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility \| Credit Facility Due April 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing on lines of credit	4,000,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility \| Credit Facility Due April 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing on lines of credit	6,000,000,000
Commercial Paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term debt, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 10,000,000,000
Weighted average interest rate	4.80%

Debt - Long-Term Debt (Details)

Debt - Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt
Future finance lease payments, net and other	$ 2,785	$ 1,746
Total debt	14,785	14,746
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	(121)	(130)
Less: Current portion of long-term notes	(999)	(1,000)
Less: Current portion of future finance lease payments, net and other current debt	(1,368)	(363)
Long-term debt	$ 12,297	13,253
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
2016-2020 Notes issuances
Debt
Notes issuances	$ 12,000	$ 13,000
2016-2020 Notes issuances \| Minimum
Debt
Coupon Rate	0.45%
Effective Interest Rate	0.57%
2016-2020 Notes issuances \| Maximum
Debt
Coupon Rate	2.25%
Effective Interest Rate	2.33%

Supplemental Financial Statem_3

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable	$ 857	$ 771

Supplemental Financial Statem_4

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 238,140	$ 201,803
Less: accumulated depreciation	(76,870)	(67,458)
Property and equipment, net	161,270	134,345
Land and buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	80,300	74,083
Information technology assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	98,738	80,594
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	46,009	35,229
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	12,468	11,425
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 625	$ 472

Supplemental Financial Statem_5

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
European Commission fines	$ 6,851	$ 9,525
Accrued purchases of property and equipment	5,548	4,679
Accrued customer liabilities	3,872	4,140
Current operating lease liabilities	2,971	2,791
Income taxes payable, net	2,639	2,748
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities	24,704	22,285
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	46,585	$ 46,168
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 3,000

Supplemental Financial Statem_6

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Components of AOCI, net of tax
Beginning Balance	$ 300,753	$ 267,141	$ 283,379	$ 256,144
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			761	(236)
Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI			(52)	143
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			465	660
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,784	(1,045)	1,174	567
Ending Balance	314,119	273,202	314,119	273,202
Total
Components of AOCI, net of tax
Beginning Balance	(5,012)	(5,991)	(4,402)	(7,603)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,784	(1,045)	1,174	567
Ending Balance	(3,228)	(7,036)	(3,228)	(7,036)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Components of AOCI, net of tax
Beginning Balance			(3,407)	(4,142)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			234	(338)
Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI			0	0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)			234	(338)
Ending Balance	(3,173)	(4,480)	(3,173)	(4,480)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments
Components of AOCI, net of tax
Beginning Balance			(965)	(3,477)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			755	(382)
Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI			0	0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			629	745
Other comprehensive income (loss)			1,384	363
Ending Balance	419	(3,114)	419	(3,114)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
Components of AOCI, net of tax
Beginning Balance			(30)	16
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			(228)	484
Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI			(52)	143
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			(164)	(85)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(444)	542
Ending Balance	$ (474)	$ 558	$ (474)	$ 558

Supplemental Financial Statem_7

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Effects on Net Income of Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense), net	$ 3,185	$ (146)	$ 6,154	$ 709
Revenue	88,268	76,693	253,549	221,084
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(5,405)	(1,508)	(13,990)	(8,197)
Net of income tax	26,301	19,689	73,582	53,108
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net of income tax	(90)	(252)	(465)	(660)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense), net	(113)	(327)	(807)	(955)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	25	72	178	210
Net of income tax	(88)	(255)	(629)	(745)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	4	16	(11)	9
Net of income tax	(2)	3	164	85
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges \| Foreign exchange contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revenue	(6)	(15)	174	71
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income \| Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges \| Interest rate contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense), net	$ 0	$ 2	$ 1	$ 5

Supplemental Financial Statem_8

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Schedule of Other Income (Expense), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 1,243	$ 1,066	$ 3,394	$ 2,755
Interest expense	(54)	(116)	(215)	(239)
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net	23	(311)	(388)	(789)
Gain (loss) on debt securities, net	160	(503)	(612)	(1,100)
Gain (loss) on equity securities, net	1,821	(366)	3,350	(194)
Performance fees	29	179	261	302
Income (loss) and impairment from equity method investments, net	(107)	(215)	(101)	(372)
Other	70	120	465	346
Other income (expense), net	3,185	(146)	6,154	709
Interest costs capitalized	$ 57	$ 47	$ 143	$ 134

Business Combinations - Narrati

Business Combinations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 31,935	$ 29,198
Character.ai
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		2,700
Intangible assets		$ 413
Consideration transferred	$ 2,700

Goodwill - Goodwill Rollforward

Goodwill - Goodwill Rollforward (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Goodwill - Goodwill Rollforward (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2023	$ 29,198
Additions	2,730
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	7
Balance as of September 30, 2024	31,935
Google Services
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2023	21,118
Additions	2,438
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	7
Balance as of September 30, 2024	23,563
Google Cloud
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2023	7,199
Additions	292
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	1
Balance as of September 30, 2024	7,492
Other Bets
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2023	881
Additions	0
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	(1)
Balance as of September 30, 2024	$ 880

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 18, 2024 EUR (€)

Sep. 10, 2024 EUR (€)

Sep. 14, 2022 EUR (€)

Mar. 20, 2019 USD ($)

Mar. 20, 2019 EUR (€)

Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2018 EUR (€)

Jun. 27, 2017 USD ($)

Jun. 27, 2017 EUR (€)

Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

Purchase obligation

$ 9,200

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

$ 3,000

Loss contingency, loss in period, value annulled | €

€ 1,500

Antitrust Matters

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss contingency, loss in period

€ 2,400

€ 4,100

$ 1,700

€ 1,500

$ 5,100

€ 4,300

$ 2,700

€ 2,400

$ 1,700

$ 5,100

Loss contingency, loss adjustment

$ 217

Stockholders' Equity - Narrativ

Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock	$ 15,299,000,000	$ 15,918,000,000	$ 46,954,000,000	$ 46,156,000,000
Share Repurchase Program
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock	15,299,000,000		46,954,000,000
Class A & C Capital Stock \| Share Repurchase Program
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Authorized share repurchase amount					$ 70,000,000,000	$ 70,000,000,000
Remaining amount available for repurchase	59,700,000,000		59,700,000,000
Class A Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Dividends	1,200,000,000		2,300,000,000
Class A Capital Stock \| Share Repurchase Program
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock	2,846,000,000		9,461,000,000
Capital Class B
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Dividends	173,000,000		346,000,000
Class C Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Dividends	1,100,000,000		2,200,000,000
Class C Capital Stock \| Share Repurchase Program
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock	$ 12,453,000,000		$ 37,493,000,000

Stockholders' Equity - Share Re

Stockholders' Equity - Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock	$ 15,299	$ 15,918	$ 46,954	$ 46,156
Share Repurchase Program
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock (in shares)	90		293
Repurchases of capital stock	$ 15,299		$ 46,954
Share Repurchase Program \| Class A Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock (in shares)	17		59
Repurchases of capital stock	$ 2,846		$ 9,461
Share Repurchase Program \| Class C Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock (in shares)	73		234
Repurchases of capital stock	$ 12,453		$ 37,493

Net Income Per Share (Details)

Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Numerator
Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid)	$ 2,455	$ 0	$ 4,921	$ 0
Allocation of undistributed earnings	23,846	19,689	68,661	53,108
Net income	$ 26,301	$ 19,689	$ 73,582	$ 53,108
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	12,290	12,581	12,349	12,677
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.14	$ 1.56	$ 5.96	$ 4.19
Numerator
Allocation of total earnings for basic computation	$ 26,301	$ 19,689	$ 73,582	$ 53,108
Net income	$ 26,301	$ 19,689	$ 73,582	$ 53,108
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	12,290	12,581	12,349	12,677
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares (shares)	129	115	131	84
Number of shares used in per share computation (shares)	12,419	12,696	12,480	12,761
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.12	$ 1.55	$ 5.90	$ 4.16
Class A Common Stock
Numerator
Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid)	$ 1,170	$ 0	$ 2,343	$ 0
Allocation of undistributed earnings	11,351	9,271	32,599	24,851
Net income	$ 12,521	$ 9,271	$ 34,942	$ 24,851
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	5,850	5,924	5,863	5,932
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.14	$ 1.56	$ 5.96	$ 4.19
Numerator
Allocation of total earnings for basic computation	$ 12,521	$ 9,271	$ 34,942	$ 24,851
Reallocation of total earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares	1,851	1,369	5,167	3,682
Reallocation of undistributed earnings	(135)	(96)	(394)	(187)
Net income	$ 14,237	$ 10,544	$ 39,715	$ 28,346
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	5,850	5,924	5,863	5,932
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Conversion of Class B to Class A common shares outstanding (shares)	865	875	867	879
Number of shares used in per share computation (shares)	6,715	6,799	6,730	6,811
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.12	$ 1.55	$ 5.90	$ 4.16
Class A Common Stock \| Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares (shares)	0	0	0	0
Class B Common Stock
Numerator
Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid)	$ 173	$ 0	$ 346	$ 0
Allocation of undistributed earnings	1,678	1,369	4,821	3,682
Net income	$ 1,851	$ 1,369	$ 5,167	$ 3,682
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	865	875	867	879
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.14	$ 1.56	$ 5.96	$ 4.19
Numerator
Allocation of total earnings for basic computation	$ 1,851	$ 1,369	$ 5,167	$ 3,682
Reallocation of total earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares	0	0	0	0
Reallocation of undistributed earnings	(17)	(12)	(51)	(24)
Net income	$ 1,834	$ 1,357	$ 5,116	$ 3,658
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	865	875	867	879
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Conversion of Class B to Class A common shares outstanding (shares)	0	0	0	0
Number of shares used in per share computation (shares)	865	875	867	879
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.12	$ 1.55	$ 5.90	$ 4.16
Class B Common Stock \| Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares (shares)	0	0	0	0
Class C Capital Stock
Numerator
Allocation of distributed earnings (cash dividends paid)	$ 1,112	$ 0	$ 2,232	$ 0
Allocation of undistributed earnings	10,817	9,049	31,241	24,575
Net income	$ 11,929	$ 9,049	$ 33,473	$ 24,575
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	5,575	5,782	5,619	5,866
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.14	$ 1.56	$ 5.96	$ 4.19
Numerator
Allocation of total earnings for basic computation	$ 11,929	$ 9,049	$ 33,473	$ 24,575
Reallocation of total earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares	0	0	0	0
Reallocation of undistributed earnings	135	96	394	187
Net income	$ 12,064	$ 9,145	$ 33,867	$ 24,762
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	5,575	5,782	5,619	5,866
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Conversion of Class B to Class A common shares outstanding (shares)	0	0	0	0
Number of shares used in per share computation (shares)	5,704	5,897	5,750	5,950
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.12	$ 1.55	$ 5.89	$ 4.16
Class C Capital Stock \| Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares (shares)	129	115	131	84

Compensation Plans - Narrative

Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 5.9	$ 5.8	$ 17	$ 16.5
Awards expected to be settled with stock	5.7	$ 5.6	16.4	$ 16.3
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 39.6		$ 39.6
Weighted average recognition period for unrecognized stock-based compensation expense			2 years 7 months 6 days

Compensation Plans - Unvested R

Compensation Plans - Unvested Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) shares in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 $ / shares shares
Unvested restricted stock units - number of shares
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) \| shares	338
Granted (in shares) \| shares	185
Vested (in shares) \| shares	(150)
Forfeited/canceled (in shares) \| shares	(29)
Unvested at end of period (in shares) \| shares	344
Unvested restricted stock units - weighted-average grant-date fair value
Unvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 104.93
Granted (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	138.23
Vested (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	110.04
Forfeited/canceled (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	112.01
Unvested at end of period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 119.95

Income Taxes - Effective tax ra

Income Taxes - Effective tax rate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income before provision for income taxes	$ 31,706	$ 21,197	$ 87,572	$ 61,305
Provision for income taxes	$ 5,405	$ 1,508	$ 13,990	$ 8,197
Effective tax rate	17%	7.10%	16%	13.40%

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 12	$ 9.4
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	$ 9.5	$ 7.4

Information about Segments an_3

Information about Segments and Geographic Areas - Revenue by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 88,268	$ 76,693	$ 253,549	$ 221,084
Hedging gains (losses)	17	(1)	191	86
Google Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	76,510	67,986	220,836	196,232
Google Cloud
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	11,353	8,411	31,274	23,896
Other Bets
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 388	$ 297	$ 1,248	$ 870

Information about Segments an_4

Information about Segments and Geographic Areas - Operating Income (Loss) by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	$ 28,521	$ 21,343	$ 81,418	$ 60,596
Operating Segments \| Google Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	30,856	23,937	88,427	69,128
Operating Segments \| Google Cloud
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	1,947	266	4,019	852
Operating Segments \| Other Bets
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	(1,116)	(1,194)	(3,270)	(3,232)
Reconciling items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	$ (3,166)	$ (1,666)	$ (7,758)	$ (6,152)

Information about Segments an_5

Information about Segments and Geographic Areas - Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 174,831	$ 148,436
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	129,318	110,053
International
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 45,513	$ 38,383