Google search queries reached an “all-time high” last quarter

“Our investments in AI and our holistic approach illuminate every part of the business,” says Pichai. “Search had a strong quarter thanks to AI experiences that drove usage and inquiries to all-time highs and revenue growth of 19%.” He also notes that the first quarter was “our strongest quarter ever for our consumer AI plans, driven by Gemini” and that the company now has more than 350 million paid subscriptions, with “YouTube and Google One being the main drivers.”

Alphabet also reported consolidated revenue of $109.9 billion, up 22 percent year over year from revenue of $90.2 billion. Overall Google services revenue rose 16% to $89.6 billion, including a 19% increase in Google subscriptions, platforms and devices.

Alphabet’s profits beat revenue expectations CNBC reports. Google Cloud also had significant growth, with revenue increasing 63 percent year-over-year to $20 billion.

Alphabet is scheduled to host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 earnings 4:30 PM ET.