Bearish for Google
Google Depreciation Margin Pressure
Stable
Steady attention in Google coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bearish argument: A sudden spike in depreciation costs could pressure Google's net income margins, potentially impacting the stock multiple negatively.
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The argument and its evidence
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Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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Finbold · Published 5 Jun 2026
Google to pay dividends on June 15; Here’s how much 100 GOOGL shares will earn
In coverage record: 6 Jun 2026
“Subsequent months could see a further deterioration of the value proposition, considering that Alphabet unveiled an $80 billion equity fund raise earlier in June in a move that has, on the one hand, caused some debate on the sustainability of the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout and, on the other hand, already caused a 3% weekly retracement.”
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Forbes · Published 15 May 2026
Is Google Stock The New Alpha?
In coverage record: 15 May 2026
“Even if top-line growth for the Cloud division remains strong, a sudden spike in depreciation costs reported on the income statement could likely pressure net income margins.”
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