Alphabet (GOOG) 10-Q 25 Oct 22 2022 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares shares in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Oct. 18, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2022
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	2022
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		5,973
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		884
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		6,086

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 21,984	$ 20,945
Marketable securities	94,275	118,704
Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities	116,259	139,649
Accounts receivable, net	34,697	39,304
Income taxes receivable, net	1,479	966
Inventory	3,156	1,170
Other current assets	10,518	7,054
Total current assets	166,109	188,143
Non-marketable securities	30,419	29,549
Deferred income taxes	2,991	1,284
Property and equipment, net	108,363	97,599
Operating lease assets	13,677	12,959
Intangible assets, net	2,192	1,417
Goodwill	28,834	22,956
Other non-current assets	5,670	5,361
Total assets	358,255	359,268
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	6,303	6,037
Accrued compensation and benefits	12,366	13,889
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	35,038	31,236
Accrued revenue share	7,662	8,996
Deferred revenue	3,585	3,288
Income taxes payable, net	1,025	808
Total current liabilities	65,979	64,254
Long-term debt	14,653	14,817
Deferred revenue, non-current	594	535
Income taxes payable, non-current	8,572	9,176
Deferred income taxes	476	5,257
Operating lease liabilities	11,984	11,389
Other long-term liabilities	2,371	2,205
Total liabilities	104,629	107,633
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); 13,242 (Class A 6,015, Class B 893, Class C 6,334) and 12,971 (Class A 5,978, Class B 884, Class C 6,109) shares issued and outstanding	66,258	61,774
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,852)	(1,623)
Retained earnings	196,220	191,484
Total stockholders’ equity	253,626	251,635
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 358,255	$ 359,268

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
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)	12,971,000,000	13,242,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	12,971,000,000	13,242,000,000
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)	5,978,000,000	6,015,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	5,978,000,000	6,015,000,000
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)	884,000,000	893,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	884,000,000	893,000,000
Class C Capital Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock and capital stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001
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)	6,109,000,000	6,334,000,000
Common stock and capital stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	6,109,000,000	6,334,000,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 69,092	$ 65,118	$ 206,788	$ 182,312
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues	31,158	27,621	90,861	77,951
Research and development	10,273	7,694	29,233	22,854
Sales and marketing	6,929	5,516	19,384	15,308
General and administrative	3,597	3,256	10,628	9,370
Total costs and expenses	51,957	44,087	150,106	125,483
Income from operations	17,135	21,031	56,682	56,829
Other income (expense), net	(902)	2,033	(2,501)	9,503
Income before income taxes	16,233	23,064	54,181	66,332
Provision for income taxes	2,323	4,128	7,833	10,941
Net income	$ 13,910	$ 18,936	$ 46,348	$ 55,391
Basic net income per share of Class A, Class B, and Class C stock (in dollars per share)	$ 1.07	$ 1.42	$ 3.53	$ 4.14
Diluted net income per share of Class A, Class B, and Class C stock (in dollars per share)	$ 1.06	$ 1.40	$ 3.50	$ 4.08

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 13,910	$ 18,936	$ 46,348	$ 55,391
Other comprehensive loss:
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,175)	(614)	(3,801)	(671)
Available-for-sale investments:
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)	(1,800)	(159)	(5,204)	(699)
Less: reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income	362	(57)	743	(121)
Net change, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $63, $409, $235 and $1,269	(1,438)	(216)	(4,461)	(820)
Cash flow hedges:
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)	1,136	292	2,165	429
Less: reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income	(547)	(60)	(1,132)	21
Net change, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(54), $(159), $(89) and $(228)	589	232	1,033	450
Other comprehensive loss	(3,024)	(598)	(7,229)	(1,041)
Comprehensive income	$ 10,886	$ 18,338	$ 39,119	$ 54,350

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CO_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income tax benefit (expense) related to available-for-sale investments	$ 409	$ 63	$ 1,269	$ 235
Income tax benefit (expense) related to cash flow hedges	$ (159)	$ (54)	$ (228)	$ (89)

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, 2020		13,504
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 222,544	$ 58,510	$ 633	$ 163,401
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued (in shares)		103
Stock issued	8	$ 8
Stock-based compensation expense	11,546	11,546
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units and other	(7,390)	$ (7,390)
Repurchases of stock (in shares)		(313)
Repurchases of stock	(36,801)	$ (1,791)		(35,010)
Sale of interest in consolidated entities	310	$ 310
Net income	55,391			55,391
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,041)		(1,041)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021		13,294
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2021	244,567	$ 61,193	(408)	183,782
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021		13,353
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2021	237,565	$ 60,436	190	176,939
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued (in shares)		33
Stock issued	1	$ 1
Stock-based compensation expense	3,914	3,914
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units and other	(2,641)	$ (2,641)
Repurchases of stock (in shares)		(92)
Repurchases of stock	(12,610)	$ (517)		(12,093)
Net income	18,936			18,936
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(598)		(598)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021		13,294
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2021	244,567	$ 61,193	(408)	183,782
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021		13,242
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	251,635	$ 61,774	(1,623)	191,484
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued (in shares)		98
Stock issued	8	$ 8
Stock-based compensation expense	14,388	14,388
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units and other	(7,645)	$ (7,644)		(1)
Repurchases of stock (in shares)		(369)
Repurchases of stock	(43,889)	$ (2,278)		(41,611)
Sale of interest in consolidated entities	10	$ 10
Net income	46,348			46,348
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,229)		(7,229)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022		12,971
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2022	253,626	$ 66,258	(8,852)	196,220
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022		13,078
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2022	255,419	$ 64,402	(5,828)	196,845
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued (in shares)		31
Stock-based compensation expense	5,018	$ 5,018
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units and other	(2,315)	$ (2,315)
Repurchases of stock (in shares)		(138)
Repurchases of stock	(15,392)	$ (857)		(14,535)
Sale of interest in consolidated entities	10	$ 10
Net income	13,910			13,910
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,024)		(3,024)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022		12,971
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2022	$ 253,626	$ 66,258	$ (8,852)	$ 196,220

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Operating activities
Net income	$ 46,348	$ 55,391
Adjustments:
Depreciation and impairment of property and equipment	11,222	8,340
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets	505	662
Stock-based compensation expense	14,262	11,422
Deferred income taxes	(6,157)	192
(Gain) loss on debt and equity securities, net	3,856	(9,792)
Other	369	(199)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	2,298	(3,276)
Income taxes, net	(862)	2,744
Other assets	(4,268)	(1,447)
Accounts payable	735	(874)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	491	2,763
Accrued revenue share	(1,022)	386
Deferred revenue	104	406
Net cash provided by operating activities	67,881	66,718
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(23,890)	(18,257)
Purchases of marketable securities	(67,253)	(95,106)
Maturities and sales of marketable securities	84,087	92,126
Purchases of non-marketable securities	(1,628)	(2,068)
Maturities and sales of non-marketable securities	131	590
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and purchases of intangible assets	(6,885)	(2,233)
Other investing activities	1,367	441
Net cash used in investing activities	(14,071)	(24,507)
Financing activities
Net payments related to stock-based award activities	(7,221)	(7,239)
Repurchases of stock	(43,889)	(36,801)
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of costs	44,322	13,949
Repayments of debt	(45,350)	(15,070)
Proceeds from sale of interest in consolidated entities, net	10	310
Net cash used in financing activities	(52,128)	(44,851)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(643)	(106)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,039	(2,746)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	20,945	26,465
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 21,984	$ 23,719

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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 customers with infrastructure and platform services and collaboration tools; sales of other products and services, such as apps and in-app purchases, digital content products, and hardware; and fees received for subscription-based products such as YouTube Premium and YouTube TV. Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of Alphabet include the accounts of Alphabet and entities consolidated under the variable interest and voting models. All 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, 2022. 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, 2021 filed with the SEC. Stock Split Effected in the Form of a Stock Dividend (“Stock Split”) On February 1, 2022, the company announced that the Board of Directors had approved and declared a 20-for-one stock split in the form of a one-time special stock dividend on each share of the company’s Class A, Class B, and Class C stock. The Stock Split had a record date of July 1, 2022 and an effective date of July 15, 2022. The par value per share of our Class A, Class B, and Class C stock remains unchanged at $0.001 per share after the Stock Split. All prior period references made to share or per share amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and applicable disclosures have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split.

Revenues

Revenues	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Google Search & other $ 37,926 $ 39,539 $ 105,650 $ 119,846 YouTube ads 7,205 7,071 20,212 21,280 Google Network 7,999 7,872 22,396 24,305 Google advertising 53,130 54,482 148,258 165,431 Google other 6,754 6,895 19,871 20,259 Google Services total 59,884 61,377 168,129 185,690 Google Cloud 4,990 6,868 13,665 18,965 Other Bets 182 209 572 842 Hedging gains (losses) 62 638 (54) 1,291 Total revenues $ 65,118 $ 69,092 $ 182,312 $ 206,788 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, 2021 2022 2021 2022 United States $ 29,824 46 % $ 33,372 48 % $ 83,064 46 % $ 97,832 47 % EMEA (1) 19,839 30 19,450 28 55,954 31 60,300 29 APAC (1) 11,705 18 11,494 17 33,391 18 35,045 17 Other Americas (1) 3,688 6 4,138 6 9,957 5 12,320 6 Hedging gains (losses) 62 0 638 1 (54) 0 1,291 1 Total revenues $ 65,118 100 % $ 69,092 100 % $ 182,312 100 % $ 206,788 100 % (1) Regions represent Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia-Pacific (APAC); and Canada and Latin America ("Other Americas"). Revenue Backlog and Deferred Revenues As of September 30, 2022, we had $52.4 billion of remaining performance obligations (“revenue backlog”), primarily related to Google Cloud, and expect to recognize approximately half of this amount as revenues over the next 24 months with the remaining to be recognized thereafter. Our revenue backlog represents commitments in customer contracts for future services that have not yet been recognized as revenues. The amount and timing of revenue recognition for these commitments is largely driven by when our customers utilize services and our ability to deliver in accordance with relevant contract terms, which could affect our estimate of revenue backlog and when we expect to recognize such as revenues. 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. 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 other. Total deferred revenue as of December 31, 2021 was $3.8 billion, of which $2.4 billion was recognized as revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments Debt Securities We classify our marketable debt securities, which are accounted for as available-for-sale, 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 other income (expense), net. The fair value option was elected for these securities to align with the unrealized gains and losses from related derivative contracts. Unrealized net losses related to debt securities still held where we have elected the fair value option were $35 million and $779 million as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022, respectively. As of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022, the fair value of these debt securities was $4.7 billion and $6.6 billion, respectively. The following tables summarize debt securities, for which we did not elect the fair value option, by significant investment categories (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 Adjusted Gross Gross Fair Cash and Cash Marketable Level 2: Time deposits (1) $ 5,133 $ 0 $ 0 $ 5,133 $ 5,133 $ 0 Government bonds 53,288 258 (238) 53,308 5 53,303 Corporate debt securities 35,605 194 (223) 35,576 12 35,564 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 18,829 96 (112) 18,813 0 18,813 Total $ 112,855 $ 548 $ (573) $ 112,830 $ 5,150 $ 107,680 As of September 30, 2022 Adjusted Gross Gross Fair Cash and Cash Marketable Level 2: Time deposits (1) $ 4,925 $ 0 $ 0 $ 4,925 $ 4,920 $ 5 Government bonds 42,863 0 (2,523) 40,340 93 40,247 Corporate debt securities 29,397 0 (1,833) 27,564 179 27,385 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 16,599 0 (1,376) 15,223 0 15,223 Total $ 93,784 $ 0 $ (5,732) $ 88,052 $ 5,192 $ 82,860 (1) The majority of our time deposits are domestic deposits. We determine realized gains or losses on the sale or extinguishment of debt securities on a specific identification method. We recognized gross realized gains of $109 million and $14 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively, and $360 million and $83 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively. We recognized gross realized losses of $29 million and $551 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively, and $180 million and $1.2 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively. We reflect these gains and losses as a component of other income (expense), net. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of investments in marketable debt securities by stated contractual maturity dates (in millions): As of Due in 1 year or less $ 7,998 Due in 1 year through 5 years 58,061 Due in 5 years through 10 years 11,848 Due after 10 years 11,353 Total $ 89,260 The following tables present fair values and gross unrealized losses recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (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, 2021 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Government bonds $ 32,843 $ (236) $ 71 $ (2) $ 32,914 $ (238) Corporate debt securities 22,737 (152) 303 (5) 23,040 (157) Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 11,502 (106) 248 (6) 11,750 (112) Total $ 67,082 $ (494) $ 622 $ (13) $ 67,704 $ (507) As of September 30, 2022 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Government bonds $ 31,685 $ (1,864) $ 8,064 $ (659) $ 39,749 $ (2,523) Corporate debt securities 19,378 (1,042) 7,431 (697) 26,809 (1,739) Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 11,316 (992) 3,886 (384) 15,202 (1,376) Total $ 62,379 $ (3,898) $ 19,381 $ (1,740) $ 81,760 $ (5,638) During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, we did not recognize significant credit losses, and the ending allowance balances for credit losses were immaterial as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022. See Note 6 for further details on other income (expense), net. Equity Investments The following discusses our marketable equity securities, non-marketable equity securities, gains and losses on marketable and non-marketable equity securities, as well as our equity securities accounted for under the equity method. Our marketable equity securities are publicly traded stocks or funds measured at fair value and classified within Level 1 and 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. 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 (referred to as the measurement alternative). 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 because we estimate the value based on valuation methods which may include a combination of the observable transaction price at the transaction date and other unobservable inputs including volatility, rights, and obligations of the securities we hold. The fair value of non-marketable equity securities that have been remeasured due to impairment are classified within Level 3. Gains and losses on marketable and non-marketable equity securities Gains and losses (including impairments) reflected in other income (expense), net, for marketable and non-marketable equity securities are summarized below (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period $ (36) $ (73) $ 545 $ (355) Net unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities held as of the end of the period 2,157 (574) 9,185 (1,613) Total gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense), net $ 2,121 $ (647) $ 9,730 $ (1,968) In the table above, 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. 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, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Total sale price $ 1,199 $ 296 $ 4,553 $ 1,631 Total initial cost 188 310 955 738 Cumulative net gain (loss) (1) $ 1,011 $ (14) $ 3,598 $ 893 (1) Cumulative net gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 excludes cumulative losses of $684 million resulting from our equity derivatives, which hedged the changes in fair value of certain marketable equity securities sold. The associated derivative liabilities arising from these losses were settled against our holdings of the underlying equity securities. Carrying value of marketable and non-marketable equity securities The carrying value is measured as the total initial cost plus the cumulative net gain (loss). The carrying values for marketable and non-marketable equity securities are summarized below (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 Marketable Securities Non-Marketable Securities Total Total initial cost $ 4,211 $ 15,135 $ 19,346 Cumulative net gain (loss) (1) 3,587 12,436 16,023 Carrying value (2) $ 7,798 $ 27,571 $ 35,369 (1) Non-marketable equity securities cumulative net gain (loss) is comprised of $14.1 billion gains and $1.7 billion losses (including impairments). (2) The long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $1.4 billion is included within other non-current assets. As of September 30, 2022 Marketable Securities Non-Marketable Securities Total Total initial cost $ 5,752 $ 15,540 $ 21,292 Cumulative net gain (loss) (1) 104 13,104 13,208 Carrying value (2) $ 5,856 $ 28,644 $ 34,500 (1) Non-marketable equity securities cumulative net gain (loss) is comprised of $16.9 billion gains and $3.8 billion losses (including impairments). (2) The long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $841 million is included within other non-current assets. Marketable equity securities The following table summarizes marketable equity securities measured at fair value by significant investment categories (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 As of September 30, 2022 Cash and Cash Equivalents Marketable Cash and Cash Equivalents Marketable Level 1: Money market funds $ 7,499 $ 0 $ 8,318 $ 0 Marketable equity securities (1)(2) 0 7,447 0 5,509 7,499 7,447 8,318 5,509 Level 2: Mutual funds 0 351 0 347 Total $ 7,499 $ 7,798 $ 8,318 $ 5,856 (1) The balance as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022 includes investments that were reclassified from non-marketable equity securities following the commencement of public market trading of the issuers or acquisition by public entities (certain investments are subject to short-term lock-up restrictions). (2) As of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022 the long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $1.4 billion and $841 million, respectively, is included within other non-current assets. Non-marketable equity securities The following is a summary of unrealized gains and losses (including impairments) recorded in other income (expense), net, which are included as adjustments to the carrying value of non-marketable equity securities held as of the end of the period (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Unrealized gains on non-marketable equity securities $ 1,260 $ 219 $ 6,245 $ 3,234 Unrealized losses on non-marketable equity securities (including impairments) (37) (707) (98) (2,353) Total unrealized gain (loss) recognized on non-marketable equity securities $ 1,223 $ (488) $ 6,147 $ 881 During the three months ended September 30, 2022, included in the $28.6 billion of non-marketable equity securities held as of the end of the period, $1.7 billion were measured at fair value resulting in a net unrealized loss of $488 million. Equity securities accounted for under the Equity Method As of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022, equity securities accounted for under the equity method had a carrying value of approximately $ 1.5 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively. Our share of gains and losses, including impairments, are included as a component of other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 6 for further details on other income (expense), net. Derivative Financial Instruments We enter into derivative instruments to manage risks relating to our ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed with derivative instruments 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 as either assets or liabilities 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 where both the purchased and written options are with the same counterparty. For other derivative contracts, we present at gross fair values. We primarily record changes in the fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Income as either other income (expense), net, or revenues, or in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in AOCI, as discussed below. We enter into master netting arrangements, which reduce credit risk by permitting net settlement of transactions with the same counterparty. Further, we enter into collateral security arrangements that provide for collateral to be received or pledged when the net fair value of certain financial instruments fluctuates from contractually established thresholds. Cash collateral received related to derivative instruments under our collateral security arrangements are included in other current assets with a corresponding liability. Cash and non-cash collateral pledged related to derivative instruments under our collateral security arrangements are included in other current assets. Cash Flow Hedges We designate foreign currency forward and option contracts (including collars) as cash flow hedges to hedge certain f orecasted revenue transactions denominated in currencies other than the 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 the change in forward points and time value from our assessment of hedge effectiveness. The initial value of the excluded component is amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the hedging instrument and recognized in revenues. The difference between fair value changes of the excluded component and the amount amortized to revenues is recorded in AOCI. If the hedged transactions become probable of not occurring, the corresponding amounts in AOCI are reclassified to other income (expense), net in the period of de-designation. As of September 30, 2022, the net accumulated gain on our foreign currency cash flow hedges before tax effect was $1.9 billion, which is expected to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings 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 investments denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Fair value hedge amounts included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness are recognized in other income (expense), net, along with the offsetting gains and losses of the related hedged items. We exclude changes in forward points from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and recognize changes in the excluded component in other income (expense), net. 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 changes in forward points from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and recognize changes in the excluded component in other income (expense), net. Other Derivatives Other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist primarily of foreign currency forward contracts that we use 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 contracts, as well as the related costs, are recognized in other income (expense), net, 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, credit exposures and to enhance investment returns. Additionally, from time to time, we enter into derivatives to hedge the market price risk on certain of our marketable equity securities. Gains (losses) arising from these derivatives are reflected within the "other" component of other income (expense), net and the offsetting recognized gains (losses) on the marketable equity securities are reflected within the gain (loss) on equity securities, net component of other income (expense), net. See Note 6 for further details on other income (expense), net. The gross notional amounts of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 As of September 30, 2022 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments: Foreign exchange contracts Cash flow hedges $ 16,362 $ 17,513 Fair value hedges $ 2,556 $ 2,435 Net investment hedges $ 10,159 $ 8,993 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 41,031 $ 36,988 Other contracts $ 4,275 $ 6,728 The fair values of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value of Fair Value of Total Fair Value Derivative Assets: Level 2: Foreign exchange contracts Other current and non-current assets $ 867 $ 42 $ 909 Other contracts Other current and non-current assets 0 52 52 Total $ 867 $ 94 $ 961 Derivative Liabilities: Level 2: Foreign exchange contracts Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current $ 8 $ 452 $ 460 Other contracts Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current 0 121 121 Total $ 8 $ 573 $ 581 As of September 30, 2022 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value of Fair Value of Total Fair Value Derivative Assets: Level 2: Foreign exchange contracts Other current and non-current assets $ 2,317 $ 226 $ 2,543 Other contracts Other current and non-current assets 0 46 46 Total $ 2,317 $ 272 $ 2,589 Derivative Liabilities: Level 2: Foreign exchange contracts Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current $ 13 $ 820 $ 833 Other contracts Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current 0 45 45 Total $ 13 $ 865 $ 878 The gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) are summarized below (in millions): Gains (Losses) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives Before Tax Effect Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness $ 336 $ 1,486 $ 438 $ 2,752 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 18 (77) 63 (131) Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness 212 760 411 1,418 Total $ 566 $ 2,169 $ 912 $ 4,039 The effect of derivative instruments on income is summarized below (in millions): Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 2022 Revenues Other income (expense), net Revenues Other income (expense), net Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of cash flow and fair value hedges are recorded $ 65,118 $ 2,033 $ 69,092 $ (902) Gains (Losses) on Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to income $ 65 $ 0 $ 658 $ 0 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness recognized in earnings based on an amortization approach (3) 0 (20) 0 Gains (Losses) on Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Hedged items 0 (69) 0 (226) Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 0 69 0 226 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 2 0 6 Gains (Losses) on Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 19 0 59 Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: Foreign exchange contracts 0 (148) 0 (495) Other Contracts 0 (88) 0 34 Total gains (losses) $ 62 $ (215) $ 638 $ (396) Offsetting of Derivatives 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): Offsetting of Assets As of December 31, 2021 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Non-Cash Collateral Received Net Assets Exposed Derivatives $ 999 $ (38) $ 961 $ (434) (1) $ (394) $ (12) $ 121 As of September 30, 2022 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Non-Cash Collateral Received Net Assets Exposed Derivatives $ 2,639 $ (50) $ 2,589 $ (755) (1) $ (1,609) $ (32) $ 193 (1) The balances as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022 were related to derivative liabilities which are allowed to be net settled against derivative assets in accordance with our master netting agreements. Offsetting of Liabilities As of December 31, 2021 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Pledged Non-Cash Collateral Pledged Net Liabilities Derivatives $ 619 $ (38) $ 581 $ (434) (2) $ (4) $ (110) $ 33 As of September 30, 2022 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Pledged Non-Cash Collateral Pledged Net Liabilities Derivatives $ 928 $ (50) $ 878 $ (755) (2) $ (15) $ (2) $ 106 (2) The balances as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022 were related to derivative assets which are allowed to be net settled against derivative liabilities in accordance with our master netting agreements.

Variable Interest Entities (VIE

Variable Interest Entities (VIE)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities (VIE)	Variable Interest Entities (VIE) 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, 2021 and September 30, 2022, assets that can only be used to settle obligations of these VIEs were $6.0 billion and $4.8 billion, respectively, and the liabilities for which creditors only have recourse to the VIEs were $2.5 billion and $2.7 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022, total noncontrolling interests (NCI), including redeemable noncontrolling interests (RNCI), in our consolidated subsidiaries were $4.3 billion and $3.9 billion, respectively. NCI and RNCI are included within additional paid-in capital. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was not material for an y period presented and is included within the "other" component of other income (expense), net. See Note 6 for further details on other income (expense), net. 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. We have determined that the governance structures of these entities do not allow us to direct the activities that would significantly affect their economic performance. Therefore, we are not the primary beneficiary, and the results of operations and financial position of these VIEs are not included in our consolidated financial statements. We account for these investments as non-marketable equity securities or equity method investments. The maximum exposure of these unconsolidated VIEs is generally based on the current carrying value of the investments and any future funding commitments. We have determined that the single source of our exposure to these VIEs is our capital investments in them. The carrying value and maximum exposure of these unconsolidated VIEs were $2.7 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and $2.6 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively, as of September 30, 2022.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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, 2021 and September 30, 2022. 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 December 31, 2021 As of Debt 2014-2020 Notes Issuances 2024 - 2060 0.45% - 3.38% 0.57% - 3.38% $ 13,000 $ 13,000 Future finance lease payments, net and other (1) 2,086 2,213 Total debt 15,086 15,213 Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs (156) (146) Less: Current portion future finance lease payments, net and other current debt (1)(2) (113) (414) Total long-term debt $ 14,817 $ 14,653 (1) Future finance lease payments are net of imputed interest. (2) Total current portion of long-term debt is included within other accrued expenses and current liabilities. See Note 6 for further details. The notes in the table above are fixed-rate senior unsecured obligations and generally 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 $12.4 billion and $9.7 billion as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022, 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, 2022, we had $10.0 billion of revolving credit facilities, $4.0 billion expiring in April 2023 and $6.0 billion expiring in April 2026. 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, 2021 and September 30, 2022.

Supplemental Financial Statemen

Supplemental Financial Statement Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	Supplemental Financial Statement Information Accounts Receivable The allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable was $550 million and $731 million as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022, respectively. Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in millions): As of As of Land and buildings $ 58,881 $ 64,679 Information technology assets 55,606 61,938 Construction in progress 23,172 26,899 Leasehold improvements 9,146 10,062 Furniture and fixtures 208 297 Property and equipment, gross 147,013 163,875 Less: accumulated depreciation (49,414) (55,512) Property and equipment, net $ 97,599 $ 108,363 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) $ 9,799 $ 8,264 Accrued customer liabilities 3,505 2,943 Accrued purchases of property and equipment 2,415 3,255 Current operating lease liabilities 2,189 2,285 Other accrued expenses and current liabilities 13,328 18,291 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 31,236 $ 35,038 (1) Includes the effects of foreign exchange and interest. 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, 2020 $ (864) $ 1,612 $ (115) $ 633 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (671) (699) 366 (1,004) Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI 0 0 63 63 Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 (121) 21 (100) Other comprehensive income (loss) (671) (820) 450 (1,041) Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ (1,535) $ 792 $ 335 $ (408) 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, 2021 $ (2,306) $ 236 $ 447 $ (1,623) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (3,801) (5,204) 2,296 (6,709) Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI 0 0 (131) (131) Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 743 (1,132) (389) Other comprehensive income (loss) (3,801) (4,461) 1,033 (7,229) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ (6,107) $ (4,225) $ 1,480 $ (8,852) The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI were as follows (in millions): Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Income Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, AOCI Components Location 2021 2022 2021 2022 Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments Other income (expense), net $ 73 $ (464) $ 155 $ (953) Benefit (provision) for income taxes (16) 102 (34) 210 Net of income tax 57 (362) 121 (743) Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges Foreign exchange contracts Revenue 65 658 (43) 1,355 Interest rate contracts Other income (expense), net 1 2 4 5 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (6) (113) 18 (228) Net of income tax 60 547 (21) 1,132 Total amount reclassified, net of income tax $ 117 $ 185 $ 100 $ 389 Other Income (Expense), Net Components of other income (expense), net, were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Interest income $ 387 $ 615 $ 1,121 $ 1,515 Interest expense (1) (77) (101) (229) (267) Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net (139) (136) (77) (469) Gain (loss) on debt securities, net 37 (731) 62 (1,888) Gain (loss) on equity securities, net 2,121 (647) 9,730 (1,968) Performance fees (492) 54 (1,680) 605 Income (loss) and impairment from equity method investments, net 188 (99) 285 (306) Other 8 143 291 277 Other income (expense), net $ 2,033 $ (902) $ 9,503 $ (2,501) (1) Interest expense is net of interest capitalized of $40 million and $28 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively, and $132 million and $99 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions Mandiant Acquisition On September 12, 2022 we closed the acquisition of Mandiant for a total purchase price of $6.1 billion, including cash and debt. The purchase price excludes post acquisition compensation arrangements. Mandiant's dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services are expected to enhanc e Google Cloud's security offerings. The financial results of Mandiant have been included within t he Google Cloud segment as of the close of the acquisition. The purchase price was allocated as follows (in millions): Intangible assets $ 840 Goodwill (1) 4,772 Net assets acquired (2) 489 Total purchase price $ 6,101 (1) Goodwill was recorded in the Google Cloud segment and primarily attributable to synergies expected to arise after the acquisition . Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. (2) Includes $706 million of acquired cash. Intangible assets acquired as of the acquisition date were as follows: Amount Weighted-Average Useful Life Patents and developed technology $ 349 4.8 Customer relationships 366 8.0 Trade names and other 125 5.9 Total intangible assets $ 840

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were as follows (in millions): Google Services Google Cloud Other Bets Total Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 19,826 $ 2,337 $ 793 $ 22,956 Acquisitions 1,146 4,875 113 6,134 Foreign currency translation and other adjustments (227) (23) (6) (256) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 20,745 $ 7,189 $ 900 $ 28,834 Other Intangible Assets Information regarding purchased intangible assets was as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 Gross Accumulated Net Patents and developed technology $ 4,786 $ 4,112 $ 674 Customer relationships 506 140 366 Trade names and other 534 295 239 Total definite-lived intangible assets 5,826 4,547 1,279 Indefinite-lived intangible assets 138 0 138 Total intangible assets $ 5,964 $ 4,547 $ 1,417 As of September 30, 2022 Gross Accumulated Net Patents and developed technology $ 1,364 $ 491 $ 873 Customer relationships 891 224 667 Trade names and other 528 110 418 Total definite-lived intangible assets 2,783 825 1,958 Indefinite-lived intangible assets 234 0 234 Total intangible assets $ 3,017 $ 825 $ 2,192 For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, $4.2 billion of intangible assets that were fully amortized have been removed from gross intangible assets and accumulated amortization. Amortization expense relating to purchased intangible assets was $219 million and $113 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively, and $651 million and $505 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively. Expected amortization expense related to purchased intangible assets held as of September 30, 2022 was as follows (in millions): Remainder of 2022 $ 134 2023 458 2024 439 2025 309 2026 232 Thereafter 386 Total $ 1,958

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies 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, customers of Google Cloud offerings, lessors, and service providers with respect to certain matters. We have agreed to 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, we have a limited history of prior indemnification claims and 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, 2022, we did not have any material indemnification claims that were probable or reasonably possible. Legal Matters Antitrust Investigations 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. On September 11, 2017, we appealed the EC decision to the General Court, and on September 27, 2017, we implemented product changes to bring shopping ads into compliance with the EC's decision. We recognized a charge of $2.7 billion for the fine in the second quarter of 2017. On November 10, 2021, the General Court rejected our appeal, and we subsequently filed an appeal with the European Court of Justice on January 20, 2022. 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 rejected our appeal on three claims, accepted our appeal on one claim, and reduced the fine to €4.1 billion. We are preparing to appeal to the European Court of Justice. In the second quarter of 2018, we recognized a charge of $5.1 billion for the fine, which we reduced by $217 million in the third quarter of 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, which remains pending. We recognized a charge of $1.7 billion for the fine in the first quarter of 2019. While each EC decision is under appeal, we included the fines 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. From time to time we are subject to formal and informal inquiries and investigations on various competition matters by regulatory authorities in the United States (U.S.), Europe, and other jurisdictions globally. For example: • 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 on October 20, 2020 alleging that Google violated U.S. antitrust laws relating to Search and Search advertising. 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. The DOJ's investigation of similar issues remains ongoing. 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 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 May 2022, the EC and the CMA each opened a formal investigation into Google Play’s business practices. Korean regulators are investigating Google Play's billing practices, most recently opening a formal review in May 2022 of Google's compliance with the new app store billing regulations. We believe these complaints are without merit 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. 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 also regularly subject to claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, other proceedings, and consent decrees involving competition, intellectual property, privacy and cybersecurity, 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 currently have a number of privacy investigations and suits ongoing in multiple jurisdictions. Such claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, other proceedings, and consent decrees could result in substantial fines and penalties, injunctive relief, ongoing auditing and monitoring 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 on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Certain outstanding matters include speculative, substantial or indeterminate monetary amounts. 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. Significant judgment is required to determine both the likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters. With respect to our outstanding matters, based on our current knowledge, we believe that the amount or range of reasonably possible loss will not, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, the outcome of such matters is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. We expense legal fees in the period in which they are incurred. 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. For information regarding income tax contingencies, see Note 13.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders' Equity Stock Split On July 15, 2022, the company executed a 20-for-one stock split with a record date of July 1, 2022, effected in the form of a one-time special stock dividend on each share of the company's Class A, Class B, and Class C stock. All prior period references made to share or per share amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and applicable disclosures have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split. See Note 1 for further details. Share Repurchases In April 2022, the Board of Directors of Alphabet authorized the company to repurchase up to $70.0 billion of its Class A and Class C shares. As of September 30, 2022, $43.5 billion remains available for Class A and Class C share repurchases. Class A and Class C shares are repurchased 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. In accordance with the authorization of the Board of Directors of Alphabet, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we repurchased and subsequently retired 138 million and 369 million aggregate shares for $15.4 billion and $43.9 billion, respectively. Of the aggregate amount repurchased and subsequently retired during the three months ended September 30, 2022, 25 million shares were Class A stock for $2.7 billion and 113 million shares were Class C stock for $12.7 billion. Of the aggregate amount repurchased and subsequently retired during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, 46 million shares were Class A stock for $5.2 billion and 323 million shares were Class C stock for $38.7 billion. 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.

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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, 2021 2022 Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Basic net income per share: Numerator Allocation of undistributed earnings $ 8,548 $ 1,291 $ 9,097 $ 6,393 $ 946 $ 6,571 Denominator Number of shares used in per share computation 6,010 908 6,397 5,983 885 6,150 Basic net income per share $ 1.42 $ 1.42 $ 1.42 $ 1.07 $ 1.07 $ 1.07 Diluted net income per share: Numerator Allocation of undistributed earnings for basic computation $ 8,548 $ 1,291 $ 9,097 $ 6,393 $ 946 $ 6,571 Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares 1,291 0 0 946 0 0 Reallocation of undistributed earnings (156) (20) 156 (45) (6) 45 Allocation of undistributed earnings $ 9,683 $ 1,271 $ 9,253 $ 7,294 $ 940 $ 6,616 Denominator Number of shares used in basic computation 6,010 908 6,397 5,983 885 6,150 Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities Add: Conversion of Class B to Class A shares outstanding 908 0 0 885 0 0 Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares 0 0 215 0 0 79 Number of shares used in per share computation 6,918 908 6,612 6,868 885 6,229 Diluted net income per share $ 1.40 $ 1.40 $ 1.40 $ 1.06 $ 1.06 $ 1.06 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2022 Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Basic net income per share: Numerator Allocation of undistributed earnings $ 24,867 $ 3,776 $ 26,748 $ 21,213 $ 3,137 $ 21,998 Denominator Number of shares used in per share computation 6,010 912 6,464 6,004 888 6,226 Basic net income per share $ 4.14 $ 4.14 $ 4.14 $ 3.53 $ 3.53 $ 3.53 Diluted net income per share: Numerator Allocation of undistributed earnings for basic computation $ 24,867 $ 3,776 $ 26,748 $ 21,213 $ 3,137 $ 21,998 Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares 3,776 0 0 3,137 0 0 Reallocation of undistributed earnings (424) (56) 424 (204) (26) 204 Allocation of undistributed earnings $ 28,219 $ 3,720 $ 27,172 $ 24,146 $ 3,111 $ 22,202 Denominator Number of shares used in basic computation 6,010 912 6,464 6,004 888 6,226 Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities Add: Conversion of Class B to Class A shares outstanding 912 0 0 888 0 0 Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares 0 0 202 0 0 111 Number of shares used in per share computation 6,922 912 6,666 6,892 888 6,337 Diluted net income per share $ 4.08 $ 4.08 $ 4.08 $ 3.50 $ 3.50 $ 3.50 For the periods presented above, the net income per share amounts are the same for Class A, Class B, and Class C stock because 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.

Compensation Plans

Compensation Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Compensation Plans	Compensation Plans Stock-Based Compensation For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, total stock-based compensation (SBC) expense was $3.9 billion and $5.0 billion, including amounts associated with awards we expect to settle in Alphabet stock of $3.8 billion and $4.8 billion, r espectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, total SBC expense was $11.7 billion and $14.4 billion, including amou nts associated with awards we expect to settle in Alphabet stock o f $11.2 billion and $13.8 billion, r espectively. Stock-Based Award Activities The following table summarizes the activities for unvested Alphabet restricted stock units (RSUs) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 (in millions, except per share amounts): Unvested Restricted Stock Units Number of Weighted- Unvested as of December 31, 2021 338 $ 81.31 Granted 199 $ 131.77 Vested (152) $ 87.13 Forfeited/canceled (25) $ 96.04 Unvested as of September 30, 2022 360 $ 105.70

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Income before provision for income taxes $ 23,064 $ 16,233 $ 66,332 $ 54,181 Provision for income taxes $ 4,128 $ 2,323 $ 10,941 $ 7,833 Effective tax rate 17.9 % 14.3 % 16.5 % 14.5 % 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. Total gross unrecognized tax benefits were $5.2 billion and $6.3 billion as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022, respectively. Total unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate were $3.7 billion and $4.6 billion as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022, respectively. For information regarding non-income taxes, see Note 9.

Information about Segments and

Information about Segments and Geographic Areas	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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, hardware, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Google Services generates revenues primarily from advertising; sales of apps and in-app purchases, digital content products, and hardware; and fees received for subscription-based products such as YouTube Premium and YouTube TV. • Google Cloud includes Google’s infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. Google Cloud generates revenues from fees received for Google Cloud Platform services, Google Workspace 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 health technology and internet services. Revenues, certain costs, such as costs associated with content and traffic acquisition, certain engineering activities, and hardware, 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. The associated costs, including depreciation and impairment, are allocated to operating segments as a service cost generally based on usage or headcount. Unallocated corporate costs primarily include corporate initiatives, corporate shared costs, such as finance and legal, including certain fines and settlements, as well as costs associated with certain shared R&D activities. Additionally, hedging gains (losses) related to revenue are included in corporate costs. 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, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Revenues: Google Services $ 59,884 $ 61,377 $ 168,129 $ 185,690 Google Cloud 4,990 6,868 13,665 18,965 Other Bets 182 209 572 842 Hedging gains (losses) 62 638 (54) 1,291 Total revenues $ 65,118 $ 69,092 $ 182,312 $ 206,788 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Operating income (loss): Google Services $ 23,973 $ 19,781 $ 65,862 $ 65,471 Google Cloud (644) (699) (2,209) (2,488) Other Bets (1,288) (1,611) (3,831) (4,452) Corporate costs, unallocated (1,010) (336) (2,993) (1,849) Total income from operations $ 21,031 $ 17,135 $ 56,829 $ 56,682 For revenues by geography, see Note 2. 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 $ 80,207 $ 91,632 International 30,351 30,408 Total long-lived assets $ 110,558 $ 122,040

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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 customers with infrastructure and platform services and collaboration tools; sales of other products and services, such as apps and in-app purchases, digital content products, and hardware; and fees received for subscription-based products such as YouTube Premium and YouTube TV.
Basis of Consolidation	Basis of ConsolidationThe consolidated financial statements of Alphabet include the accounts of Alphabet and entities consolidated under the variable interest and voting models. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
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, 2022. 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, 2021 filed with the SEC.
Revenue Backlog and Deferred Revenues	Revenue Backlog and Deferred Revenues As of September 30, 2022, we had $52.4 billion of remaining performance obligations (“revenue backlog”), primarily related to Google Cloud, and expect to recognize approximately half of this amount as revenues over the next 24 months with the remaining to be recognized thereafter. Our revenue backlog represents commitments in customer contracts for future services that have not yet been recognized as revenues. The amount and timing of revenue recognition for these commitments is largely driven by when our customers utilize services and our ability to deliver in accordance with relevant contract terms, which could affect our estimate of revenue backlog and when we expect to recognize such as revenues. 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.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Debt Securities We classify our marketable debt securities, which are accounted for as available-for-sale, 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. Equity Investments The following discusses our marketable equity securities, non-marketable equity securities, gains and losses on marketable and non-marketable equity securities, as well as our equity securities accounted for under the equity method. Our marketable equity securities are publicly traded stocks or funds measured at fair value and classified within Level 1 and 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. 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 (referred to as the measurement alternative). 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 because we estimate the value based on valuation methods which may include a combination of the observable transaction price at the transaction date and other unobservable inputs including volatility, rights, and obligations of the securities we hold. The fair value of non-marketable equity securities that have been remeasured due to impairment are classified within Level 3.
Consolidated VIEs	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.
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, hardware, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Google Services generates revenues primarily from advertising; sales of apps and in-app purchases, digital content products, and hardware; and fees received for subscription-based products such as YouTube Premium and YouTube TV. • Google Cloud includes Google’s infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. Google Cloud generates revenues from fees received for Google Cloud Platform services, Google Workspace 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 health technology and internet services. Revenues, certain costs, such as costs associated with content and traffic acquisition, certain engineering activities, and hardware, 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. The associated costs, including depreciation and impairment, are allocated to operating segments as a service cost generally based on usage or headcount. Unallocated corporate costs primarily include corporate initiatives, corporate shared costs, such as finance and legal, including certain fines and settlements, as well as costs associated with certain shared R&D activities. Additionally, hedging gains (losses) related to revenue are included in corporate costs. Our operating segments are not evaluated using asset information.

Revenues (Tables)

Revenues (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Google Search & other $ 37,926 $ 39,539 $ 105,650 $ 119,846 YouTube ads 7,205 7,071 20,212 21,280 Google Network 7,999 7,872 22,396 24,305 Google advertising 53,130 54,482 148,258 165,431 Google other 6,754 6,895 19,871 20,259 Google Services total 59,884 61,377 168,129 185,690 Google Cloud 4,990 6,868 13,665 18,965 Other Bets 182 209 572 842 Hedging gains (losses) 62 638 (54) 1,291 Total revenues $ 65,118 $ 69,092 $ 182,312 $ 206,788
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, 2021 2022 2021 2022 United States $ 29,824 46 % $ 33,372 48 % $ 83,064 46 % $ 97,832 47 % EMEA (1) 19,839 30 19,450 28 55,954 31 60,300 29 APAC (1) 11,705 18 11,494 17 33,391 18 35,045 17 Other Americas (1) 3,688 6 4,138 6 9,957 5 12,320 6 Hedging gains (losses) 62 0 638 1 (54) 0 1,291 1 Total revenues $ 65,118 100 % $ 69,092 100 % $ 182,312 100 % $ 206,788 100 % (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
	Sep. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Available-for-sale debt securities	The following tables summarize debt securities, for which we did not elect the fair value option, by significant investment categories (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 Adjusted Gross Gross Fair Cash and Cash Marketable Level 2: Time deposits (1) $ 5,133 $ 0 $ 0 $ 5,133 $ 5,133 $ 0 Government bonds 53,288 258 (238) 53,308 5 53,303 Corporate debt securities 35,605 194 (223) 35,576 12 35,564 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 18,829 96 (112) 18,813 0 18,813 Total $ 112,855 $ 548 $ (573) $ 112,830 $ 5,150 $ 107,680 As of September 30, 2022 Adjusted Gross Gross Fair Cash and Cash Marketable Level 2: Time deposits (1) $ 4,925 $ 0 $ 0 $ 4,925 $ 4,920 $ 5 Government bonds 42,863 0 (2,523) 40,340 93 40,247 Corporate debt securities 29,397 0 (1,833) 27,564 179 27,385 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 16,599 0 (1,376) 15,223 0 15,223 Total $ 93,784 $ 0 $ (5,732) $ 88,052 $ 5,192 $ 82,860 (1) The majority of our time deposits are domestic deposits.
Investments by maturity date	The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of investments in marketable debt securities by stated contractual maturity dates (in millions): As of Due in 1 year or less $ 7,998 Due in 1 year through 5 years 58,061 Due in 5 years through 10 years 11,848 Due after 10 years 11,353 Total $ 89,260
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	The following tables present fair values and gross unrealized losses recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (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, 2021 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Government bonds $ 32,843 $ (236) $ 71 $ (2) $ 32,914 $ (238) Corporate debt securities 22,737 (152) 303 (5) 23,040 (157) Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 11,502 (106) 248 (6) 11,750 (112) Total $ 67,082 $ (494) $ 622 $ (13) $ 67,704 $ (507) As of September 30, 2022 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Government bonds $ 31,685 $ (1,864) $ 8,064 $ (659) $ 39,749 $ (2,523) Corporate debt securities 19,378 (1,042) 7,431 (697) 26,809 (1,739) Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities 11,316 (992) 3,886 (384) 15,202 (1,376) Total $ 62,379 $ (3,898) $ 19,381 $ (1,740) $ 81,760 $ (5,638)
Gains and losses on equity securities	Gains and losses (including impairments) reflected in other income (expense), net, for marketable and non-marketable equity securities are summarized below (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period $ (36) $ (73) $ 545 $ (355) Net unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities held as of the end of the period 2,157 (574) 9,185 (1,613) Total gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense), net $ 2,121 $ (647) $ 9,730 $ (1,968)
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. 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, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Total sale price $ 1,199 $ 296 $ 4,553 $ 1,631 Total initial cost 188 310 955 738 Cumulative net gain (loss) (1) $ 1,011 $ (14) $ 3,598 $ 893 (1) Cumulative net gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 excludes cumulative losses of $684 million resulting from our equity derivatives, which hedged the changes in fair value of certain marketable equity securities sold. The associated derivative liabilities arising from these losses were settled against our holdings of the underlying equity securities.
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, 2021 Marketable Securities Non-Marketable Securities Total Total initial cost $ 4,211 $ 15,135 $ 19,346 Cumulative net gain (loss) (1) 3,587 12,436 16,023 Carrying value (2) $ 7,798 $ 27,571 $ 35,369 (1) Non-marketable equity securities cumulative net gain (loss) is comprised of $14.1 billion gains and $1.7 billion losses (including impairments). (2) The long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $1.4 billion is included within other non-current assets. As of September 30, 2022 Marketable Securities Non-Marketable Securities Total Total initial cost $ 5,752 $ 15,540 $ 21,292 Cumulative net gain (loss) (1) 104 13,104 13,208 Carrying value (2) $ 5,856 $ 28,644 $ 34,500 (1) Non-marketable equity securities cumulative net gain (loss) is comprised of $16.9 billion gains and $3.8 billion losses (including impairments). (2) The long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $841 million is included within other non-current assets.
Marketable equity securities	The following table summarizes marketable equity securities measured at fair value by significant investment categories (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 As of September 30, 2022 Cash and Cash Equivalents Marketable Cash and Cash Equivalents Marketable Level 1: Money market funds $ 7,499 $ 0 $ 8,318 $ 0 Marketable equity securities (1)(2) 0 7,447 0 5,509 7,499 7,447 8,318 5,509 Level 2: Mutual funds 0 351 0 347 Total $ 7,499 $ 7,798 $ 8,318 $ 5,856 (1) The balance as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022 includes investments that were reclassified from non-marketable equity securities following the commencement of public market trading of the issuers or acquisition by public entities (certain investments are subject to short-term lock-up restrictions). (2) As of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022 the long-term portion of marketable equity securities (subject to long-term lock-up restrictions) of $1.4 billion and $841 million, respectively, is included within other non-current assets.
Summary of unrealized gains and losses for non-marketable equity securities	The following is a summary of unrealized gains and losses (including impairments) recorded in other income (expense), net, which are included as adjustments to the carrying value of non-marketable equity securities held as of the end of the period (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Unrealized gains on non-marketable equity securities $ 1,260 $ 219 $ 6,245 $ 3,234 Unrealized losses on non-marketable equity securities (including impairments) (37) (707) (98) (2,353) Total unrealized gain (loss) recognized on non-marketable equity securities $ 1,223 $ (488) $ 6,147 $ 881
Schedule of gross notional amounts of derivative instruments	The gross notional amounts of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 As of September 30, 2022 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments: Foreign exchange contracts Cash flow hedges $ 16,362 $ 17,513 Fair value hedges $ 2,556 $ 2,435 Net investment hedges $ 10,159 $ 8,993 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 41,031 $ 36,988 Other contracts $ 4,275 $ 6,728
Schedule of derivative instruments	The fair values of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value of Fair Value of Total Fair Value Derivative Assets: Level 2: Foreign exchange contracts Other current and non-current assets $ 867 $ 42 $ 909 Other contracts Other current and non-current assets 0 52 52 Total $ 867 $ 94 $ 961 Derivative Liabilities: Level 2: Foreign exchange contracts Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current $ 8 $ 452 $ 460 Other contracts Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current 0 121 121 Total $ 8 $ 573 $ 581 As of September 30, 2022 Balance Sheet Location Fair Value of Fair Value of Total Fair Value Derivative Assets: Level 2: Foreign exchange contracts Other current and non-current assets $ 2,317 $ 226 $ 2,543 Other contracts Other current and non-current assets 0 46 46 Total $ 2,317 $ 272 $ 2,589 Derivative Liabilities: Level 2: Foreign exchange contracts Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current $ 13 $ 820 $ 833 Other contracts Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current 0 45 45 Total $ 13 $ 865 $ 878
Schedule of gain (loss) on derivative instruments	The gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging and net investment hedging relationships recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) are summarized below (in millions): Gains (Losses) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives Before Tax Effect Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness $ 336 $ 1,486 $ 438 $ 2,752 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 18 (77) 63 (131) Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness 212 760 411 1,418 Total $ 566 $ 2,169 $ 912 $ 4,039 The effect of derivative instruments on income is summarized below (in millions): Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 2022 Revenues Other income (expense), net Revenues Other income (expense), net Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of cash flow and fair value hedges are recorded $ 65,118 $ 2,033 $ 69,092 $ (902) Gains (Losses) on Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to income $ 65 $ 0 $ 658 $ 0 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness recognized in earnings based on an amortization approach (3) 0 (20) 0 Gains (Losses) on Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Hedged items 0 (69) 0 (226) Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 0 69 0 226 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 2 0 6 Gains (Losses) on Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 19 0 59 Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: Foreign exchange contracts 0 (148) 0 (495) Other Contracts 0 (88) 0 34 Total gains (losses) $ 62 $ (215) $ 638 $ (396) Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2022 Revenues Other income (expense), net Revenues Other income (expense), net Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income in which the effects of cash flow and fair value hedges are recorded $ 182,312 $ 9,503 $ 206,788 $ (2,501) Gains (Losses) on Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to income $ (43) $ 0 $ 1,355 $ 0 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness recognized in earnings based on an amortization approach (11) 0 (63) 0 Gains (Losses) on Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Hedged items 0 (41) 0 (349) Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 0 41 0 350 Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 6 0 9 Gains (Losses) on Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationship: Foreign exchange contracts Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness 0 60 0 99 Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: Foreign exchange contracts 0 (552) 0 (891) Other Contracts 0 93 0 158 Total gains (losses) $ (54) $ (393) $ 1,292 $ (624)
Offsetting assets	Offsetting of Assets As of December 31, 2021 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Non-Cash Collateral Received Net Assets Exposed Derivatives $ 999 $ (38) $ 961 $ (434) (1) $ (394) $ (12) $ 121 As of September 30, 2022 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Non-Cash Collateral Received Net Assets Exposed Derivatives $ 2,639 $ (50) $ 2,589 $ (755) (1) $ (1,609) $ (32) $ 193
Offsetting liabilities	Offsetting of Liabilities As of December 31, 2021 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Pledged Non-Cash Collateral Pledged Net Liabilities Derivatives $ 619 $ (38) $ 581 $ (434) (2) $ (4) $ (110) $ 33 As of September 30, 2022 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but Have Legal Rights to Offset Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Pledged Non-Cash Collateral Pledged Net Liabilities Derivatives $ 928 $ (50) $ 878 $ (755) (2) $ (15) $ (2) $ 106 (2) The balances as of December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2022 were related to derivative assets which are allowed to be net settled against derivative liabilities in accordance with our master netting agreements.

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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 December 31, 2021 As of Debt 2014-2020 Notes Issuances 2024 - 2060 0.45% - 3.38% 0.57% - 3.38% $ 13,000 $ 13,000 Future finance lease payments, net and other (1) 2,086 2,213 Total debt 15,086 15,213 Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs (156) (146) Less: Current portion future finance lease payments, net and other current debt (1)(2) (113) (414) Total long-term debt $ 14,817 $ 14,653 (1) Future finance lease payments are net of imputed interest. (2) Total current portion of long-term debt is included within other accrued expenses and current liabilities. See Note 6 for further details.

Supplemental Financial Statem_2

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net	Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in millions): As of As of Land and buildings $ 58,881 $ 64,679 Information technology assets 55,606 61,938 Construction in progress 23,172 26,899 Leasehold improvements 9,146 10,062 Furniture and fixtures 208 297 Property and equipment, gross 147,013 163,875 Less: accumulated depreciation (49,414) (55,512) Property and equipment, net $ 97,599 $ 108,363
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) $ 9,799 $ 8,264 Accrued customer liabilities 3,505 2,943 Accrued purchases of property and equipment 2,415 3,255 Current operating lease liabilities 2,189 2,285 Other accrued expenses and current liabilities 13,328 18,291 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 31,236 $ 35,038 (1) Includes the effects of foreign exchange and interest. 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, 2020 $ (864) $ 1,612 $ (115) $ 633 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (671) (699) 366 (1,004) Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI 0 0 63 63 Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 (121) 21 (100) Other comprehensive income (loss) (671) (820) 450 (1,041) Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ (1,535) $ 792 $ 335 $ (408) 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, 2021 $ (2,306) $ 236 $ 447 $ (1,623) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (3,801) (5,204) 2,296 (6,709) Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI 0 0 (131) (131) Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 743 (1,132) (389) Other comprehensive income (loss) (3,801) (4,461) 1,033 (7,229) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ (6,107) $ (4,225) $ 1,480 $ (8,852)
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): Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Income Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, AOCI Components Location 2021 2022 2021 2022 Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments Other income (expense), net $ 73 $ (464) $ 155 $ (953) Benefit (provision) for income taxes (16) 102 (34) 210 Net of income tax 57 (362) 121 (743) Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges Foreign exchange contracts Revenue 65 658 (43) 1,355 Interest rate contracts Other income (expense), net 1 2 4 5 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (6) (113) 18 (228) Net of income tax 60 547 (21) 1,132 Total amount reclassified, net of income tax $ 117 $ 185 $ 100 $ 389
Schedule of other income (expense), net	Components of other income (expense), net, were as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Interest income $ 387 $ 615 $ 1,121 $ 1,515 Interest expense (1) (77) (101) (229) (267) Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net (139) (136) (77) (469) Gain (loss) on debt securities, net 37 (731) 62 (1,888) Gain (loss) on equity securities, net 2,121 (647) 9,730 (1,968) Performance fees (492) 54 (1,680) 605 Income (loss) and impairment from equity method investments, net 188 (99) 285 (306) Other 8 143 291 277 Other income (expense), net $ 2,033 $ (902) $ 9,503 $ (2,501) (1) Interest expense is net of interest capitalized of $40 million and $28 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively, and $132 million and $99 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively.

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The purchase price was allocated as follows (in millions): Intangible assets $ 840 Goodwill (1) 4,772 Net assets acquired (2) 489 Total purchase price $ 6,101 (1) Goodwill was recorded in the Google Cloud segment and primarily attributable to synergies expected to arise after the acquisition . Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. (2) Includes $706 million of acquired cash.
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination	Intangible assets acquired as of the acquisition date were as follows: Amount Weighted-Average Useful Life Patents and developed technology $ 349 4.8 Customer relationships 366 8.0 Trade names and other 125 5.9 Total intangible assets $ 840

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying amount of goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were as follows (in millions): Google Services Google Cloud Other Bets Total Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 19,826 $ 2,337 $ 793 $ 22,956 Acquisitions 1,146 4,875 113 6,134 Foreign currency translation and other adjustments (227) (23) (6) (256) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 20,745 $ 7,189 $ 900 $ 28,834
Information regarding purchased intangible assets	Information regarding purchased intangible assets was as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2021 Gross Accumulated Net Patents and developed technology $ 4,786 $ 4,112 $ 674 Customer relationships 506 140 366 Trade names and other 534 295 239 Total definite-lived intangible assets 5,826 4,547 1,279 Indefinite-lived intangible assets 138 0 138 Total intangible assets $ 5,964 $ 4,547 $ 1,417 As of September 30, 2022 Gross Accumulated Net Patents and developed technology $ 1,364 $ 491 $ 873 Customer relationships 891 224 667 Trade names and other 528 110 418 Total definite-lived intangible assets 2,783 825 1,958 Indefinite-lived intangible assets 234 0 234 Total intangible assets $ 3,017 $ 825 $ 2,192
Expected amortization expense related to purchased intangible assets	Expected amortization expense related to purchased intangible assets held as of September 30, 2022 was as follows (in millions): Remainder of 2022 $ 134 2023 458 2024 439 2025 309 2026 232 Thereafter 386 Total $ 1,958

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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, 2021 2022 Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Basic net income per share: Numerator Allocation of undistributed earnings $ 8,548 $ 1,291 $ 9,097 $ 6,393 $ 946 $ 6,571 Denominator Number of shares used in per share computation 6,010 908 6,397 5,983 885 6,150 Basic net income per share $ 1.42 $ 1.42 $ 1.42 $ 1.07 $ 1.07 $ 1.07 Diluted net income per share: Numerator Allocation of undistributed earnings for basic computation $ 8,548 $ 1,291 $ 9,097 $ 6,393 $ 946 $ 6,571 Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares 1,291 0 0 946 0 0 Reallocation of undistributed earnings (156) (20) 156 (45) (6) 45 Allocation of undistributed earnings $ 9,683 $ 1,271 $ 9,253 $ 7,294 $ 940 $ 6,616 Denominator Number of shares used in basic computation 6,010 908 6,397 5,983 885 6,150 Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities Add: Conversion of Class B to Class A shares outstanding 908 0 0 885 0 0 Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares 0 0 215 0 0 79 Number of shares used in per share computation 6,918 908 6,612 6,868 885 6,229 Diluted net income per share $ 1.40 $ 1.40 $ 1.40 $ 1.06 $ 1.06 $ 1.06 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2022 Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Basic net income per share: Numerator Allocation of undistributed earnings $ 24,867 $ 3,776 $ 26,748 $ 21,213 $ 3,137 $ 21,998 Denominator Number of shares used in per share computation 6,010 912 6,464 6,004 888 6,226 Basic net income per share $ 4.14 $ 4.14 $ 4.14 $ 3.53 $ 3.53 $ 3.53 Diluted net income per share: Numerator Allocation of undistributed earnings for basic computation $ 24,867 $ 3,776 $ 26,748 $ 21,213 $ 3,137 $ 21,998 Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares 3,776 0 0 3,137 0 0 Reallocation of undistributed earnings (424) (56) 424 (204) (26) 204 Allocation of undistributed earnings $ 28,219 $ 3,720 $ 27,172 $ 24,146 $ 3,111 $ 22,202 Denominator Number of shares used in basic computation 6,010 912 6,464 6,004 888 6,226 Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities Add: Conversion of Class B to Class A shares outstanding 912 0 0 888 0 0 Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares 0 0 202 0 0 111 Number of shares used in per share computation 6,922 912 6,666 6,892 888 6,337 Diluted net income per share $ 4.08 $ 4.08 $ 4.08 $ 3.50 $ 3.50 $ 3.50

Compensation Plans (Tables)

Compensation Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of restricted stock activity	The following table summarizes the activities for unvested Alphabet restricted stock units (RSUs) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 (in millions, except per share amounts): Unvested Restricted Stock Units Number of Weighted- Unvested as of December 31, 2021 338 $ 81.31 Granted 199 $ 131.77 Vested (152) $ 87.13 Forfeited/canceled (25) $ 96.04 Unvested as of September 30, 2022 360 $ 105.70

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Income before provision for income taxes $ 23,064 $ 16,233 $ 66,332 $ 54,181 Provision for income taxes $ 4,128 $ 2,323 $ 10,941 $ 7,833 Effective tax rate 17.9 % 14.3 % 16.5 % 14.5 %

Information about Segments an_2

Information about Segments and Geographic Areas (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
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, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Revenues: Google Services $ 59,884 $ 61,377 $ 168,129 $ 185,690 Google Cloud 4,990 6,868 13,665 18,965 Other Bets 182 209 572 842 Hedging gains (losses) 62 638 (54) 1,291 Total revenues $ 65,118 $ 69,092 $ 182,312 $ 206,788 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2022 2021 2022 Operating income (loss): Google Services $ 23,973 $ 19,781 $ 65,862 $ 65,471 Google Cloud (644) (699) (2,209) (2,488) Other Bets (1,288) (1,611) (3,831) (4,452) Corporate costs, unallocated (1,010) (336) (2,993) (1,849) Total income from operations $ 21,031 $ 17,135 $ 56,829 $ 56,682
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 $ 80,207 $ 91,632 International 30,351 30,408 Total long-lived assets $ 110,558 $ 122,040

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)	Jul. 15, 2022	Feb. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022 $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2021 $ / shares
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Stock split	20	20
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock and capital stock, par value (in dollars per share)			$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Class B Capital Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock and capital stock, par value (in dollars per share)			0.001
Class C Capital Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock and capital stock, par value (in dollars per share)			0.001
Class A Capital Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock and capital stock, par value (in dollars per share)			$ 0.001

Revenues - Revenue by Segment (

Revenues - Revenue by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 69,092	$ 65,118	$ 206,788	$ 182,312
Hedging gains (losses)	638	62	1,291	(54)
Google Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	61,377	59,884	185,690	168,129
Google Services | Google Search & other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	39,539	37,926	119,846	105,650
Google Services | YouTube ads
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	7,071	7,205	21,280	20,212
Google Services | Google Network
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	7,872	7,999	24,305	22,396
Google Services | Google advertising
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	54,482	53,130	165,431	148,258
Google Services | Google other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	6,895	6,754	20,259	19,871
Google Cloud
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	6,868	4,990	18,965	13,665
Other Bets
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 209	$ 182	$ 842	$ 572

Revenues - Revenue by Geographi

Revenues - Revenue by Geographic Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 69,092	$ 65,118	$ 206,788	$ 182,312
Hedging gains (losses)	638	62	1,291	(54)
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	33,372	29,824	97,832	83,064
EMEA
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	19,450	19,839	60,300	55,954
APAC
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	11,494	11,705	35,045	33,391
Other Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 4,138	$ 3,688	$ 12,320	$ 9,957
Revenue Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue		100%	100%	100%
Revenue Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk | United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue		46%	47%	46%
Revenue Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk | EMEA
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue		30%	29%	31%
Revenue Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk | APAC
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue		18%	17%	18%
Revenue Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk | Other Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue		6%	6%	5%
Revenue Benchmark | Revenue by Geographic Location and Type
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	100%
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	1%		1%
Revenue Benchmark | Revenue by Geographic Location and Type | United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	48%
Revenue Benchmark | Revenue by Geographic Location and Type | EMEA
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	28%
Revenue Benchmark | Revenue by Geographic Location and Type | APAC
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	17%
Revenue Benchmark | Revenue by Geographic Location and Type | Other Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue	6%

Revenues - Narrative (Details)

Revenues - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Total deferred revenue		$ 3.8
Deferred revenue recognized during period	$ 2.4
Revenue not yet recognized	$ 52.4
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-10-01
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]: 2024-10-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Expected timing of revenue recognition
Expected timing of revenue recognition, percentage	50%

Financial Instruments - Narrati

Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Financial Instruments and Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of debt securities with fair value option elected	$ 6,600		$ 6,600		$ 4,700
Gross realized gains on the sale of our marketable securities	14	$ 109	83	$ 360
Gross realized losses on the sale of our marketable securities	551	$ 29	1,200	$ 180
Non-marketable equity securities	28,644		28,644		27,571
Unrealized loss of non-marketable securities	(3,800)		(3,800)		(1,700)
Equity method investments	1,300		1,300		1,500
Foreign currency gain (loss) to be reclassified during next 12 months	1,900		1,900
Debt Securities
Financial Instruments and Fair Value [Line Items]
Net gain on debt securities with fair value option elected			$ (779)		$ (35)
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	1,700		$ 1,700
Unrealized loss of non-marketable securities	$ (488)		$ (488)

Financial Instruments - Debt Se

Financial Instruments - Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 8,318	$ 7,499
Fair Value	89,260
Level 2
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	93,784	112,855
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	548
Gross Unrealized Losses	(5,732)	(573)
Fair Value	88,052	112,830
Cash and Cash Equivalents	5,192	5,150
Fair Value	82,860	107,680
Level 2 | Time deposits
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	4,925	5,133
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	4,925	5,133
Cash and Cash Equivalents	4,920	5,133
Fair Value	5	0
Level 2 | Government bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	42,863	53,288
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	258
Gross Unrealized Losses	(2,523)	(238)
Fair Value	40,340	53,308
Cash and Cash Equivalents	93	5
Fair Value	40,247	53,303
Level 2 | Corporate debt securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	29,397	35,605
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	194
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,833)	(223)
Fair Value	27,564	35,576
Cash and Cash Equivalents	179	12
Fair Value	27,385	35,564
Level 2 | Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Adjusted Cost	16,599	18,829
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	96
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,376)	(112)
Fair Value	15,223	18,813
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Fair Value	$ 15,223	$ 18,813

Financial Instruments - Contrac

Financial Instruments - Contractual Maturity Date of Marketable Debt Securities (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less	$ 7,998
Due in 1 year through 5 years	58,061
Due in 5 years through 10 years	11,848
Due after 10 years	11,353
Total	$ 89,260

Financial Instruments - Gross U

Financial Instruments - Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Values for Investments in Unrealized Loss Position (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 62,379	$ 67,082
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Loss	(3,898)	(494)
12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	19,381	622
12 Months or Greater, Unrealized Loss	(1,740)	(13)
Total Fair Value	81,760	67,704
Total Unrealized Loss	(5,638)	(507)
Government bonds
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	31,685	32,843
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Loss	(1,864)	(236)
12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	8,064	71
12 Months or Greater, Unrealized Loss	(659)	(2)
Total Fair Value	39,749	32,914
Total Unrealized Loss	(2,523)	(238)
Corporate debt securities
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	19,378	22,737
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Loss	(1,042)	(152)
12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	7,431	303
12 Months or Greater, Unrealized Loss	(697)	(5)
Total Fair Value	26,809	23,040
Total Unrealized Loss	(1,739)	(157)
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	11,316	11,502
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Loss	(992)	(106)
12 Months or Greater, Fair Value	3,886	248
12 Months or Greater, Unrealized Loss	(384)	(6)
Total Fair Value	15,202	11,750
Total Unrealized Loss	$ (1,376)	$ (112)

Financial Instruments - Measure

Financial Instruments - Measurement Alternative Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Gains and Losses on Marketable and Non-Marketable Equity Securities
Net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period	$ (73)	$ (36)	$ (355)	$ 545
Net unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities held as of the end of the period	(574)	2,157	(1,613)	9,185
Total gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense), net	$ (647)	$ 2,121	$ (1,968)	$ 9,730

Financial Instruments - Carryin

Financial Instruments - Carrying Amount of Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Total sale price	$ 296	$ 1,199	$ 1,631	$ 4,553
Total initial cost	310	188	738	955
Cumulative net gain (loss)	(14)	$ 1,011	893	3,598
Marketable Securities
Total initial cost	5,752		5,752		$ 4,211
Cumulative net gain (loss)	104		104		3,587
Carrying value	5,856		5,856		7,798
Non-Marketable Securities
Total initial cost	15,540		15,540		15,135
Cumulative net gain (loss)	13,104		13,104		12,436
Carrying value	28,644		28,644		27,571
Total
Total initial cost	21,292		21,292		19,346
Cumulative net gain (loss)	13,208		13,208		16,023
Carrying value	34,500		34,500		35,369
Losses on securities sold				$ 684
Cumulative net gain of non-marketable securities	16,900		16,900		14,100
Unrealized loss of non-marketable securities	(3,800)		(3,800)		(1,700)
Other Noncurrent Assets
Marketable Securities
Carrying value	$ 841		$ 841		$ 1,400

Financial Instruments - Marketa

Financial Instruments - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 8,318	$ 7,499
Marketable Equity Securities	5,856	7,798
Marketable Securities	5,856	7,798
Other Noncurrent Assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable Equity Securities	841	1,400
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	8,318	7,499
Marketable Equity Securities	5,509	7,447
Marketable Securities	5,509	7,447
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	5,192	5,150
Money market funds | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	8,318	7,499
Mutual funds | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable Equity Securities	$ 347	$ 351

Financial Instruments - Non-Mar

Financial Instruments - Non-Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Unrealized gains on non-marketable equity securities	$ 219	$ 1,260	$ 3,234	$ 6,245
Unrealized losses on non-marketable equity securities (including impairments)	(707)	(37)	(2,353)	(98)
Total unrealized gain (loss) recognized on non-marketable equity securities	$ (488)	$ 1,223	$ 881	$ 6,147

Financial Instruments - Derivat

Financial Instruments - Derivative Notional Amounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments: | Cash flow hedges
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 17,513	$ 16,362
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments: | Fair value hedges
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	2,435	2,556
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments: | Net investment hedges
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	8,993	10,159
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	36,988	41,031
Other contracts | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 6,728	$ 4,275

Financial Instruments - Fair Va

Financial Instruments - Fair Values of Outstanding Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets	$ 2,639	$ 999
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities	928	619
Level 2
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets	2,589	961
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities	878	581
Level 2 | Other current and non-current assets
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets	2,543
Level 2 | Other current and non-current assets | Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets		909
Level 2 | Other current and non-current assets | Other contracts
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets	46	52
Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities	833
Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current | Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities		460
Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current | Other contracts
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities	45	121
Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets	2,317	867
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities	13	8
Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Other current and non-current assets
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets	2,317
Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Other current and non-current assets | Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets		867
Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Other current and non-current assets | Other contracts
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets	0	0
Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities	13
Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current | Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities		8
Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current | Other contracts
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets	272	94
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities	865	573
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Other current and non-current assets
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets	226
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Other current and non-current assets | Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets		42
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Other current and non-current assets | Other contracts
Derivative Assets:
Derivative Assets	46	52
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities	820
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current | Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities		452
Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Level 2 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities, current and non-current | Other contracts
Derivative Liabilities:
Derivative Liabilities	$ 45	$ 121

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, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Foreign exchange contracts
Revenues	$ 69,092	$ 65,118	$ 206,788	$ 182,312
Other income (expense), net	(902)	2,033	(2,501)	9,503
Revenues
Foreign exchange contracts
Total gains (losses)	638	62	1,292	(54)
Other income (expense), net
Foreign exchange contracts
Total gains (losses)	(396)	(215)	(624)	(393)
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Total	2,169	566	4,039	912
Foreign exchange contracts | Revenues | Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	0	0	0	0
Foreign exchange contracts | Other income (expense), net | Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	(495)	(148)	(891)	(552)
Other derivatives | Revenues | Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	0	0	0	0
Other derivatives | Other income (expense), net | Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	34	(88)	158	93
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship | Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness	1,486	336	2,752	438
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness	(77)	18	(131)	63
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship | Foreign exchange contracts | Revenues
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to income	658	65	1,355	(43)
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness recognized in earnings based on an amortization approach	(20)	(3)	(63)	(11)
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 recognized in earnings based on an amortization approach	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	(226)	(69)	(349)	(41)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	226	69	350	41
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness	6	2	9	6
Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationship: | Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness	760	212	1,418	411
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	$ 59	$ 19	$ 99	$ 60

Financial Instruments - Offsett

Financial Instruments - Offsetting of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Offsetting of Assets
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$ 2,639	$ 999
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	(50)	(38)
Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	2,589	961
Financial Instruments	(755)	(434)
Cash Collateral Received	(1,609)	(394)
Non-Cash Collateral Received	(32)	(12)
Net Assets Exposed	193	121
Offsetting of Liabilities
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	928	619
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	(50)	(38)
Net Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	878	581
Financial Instruments	(755)	(434)
Cash Collateral Pledged	(15)	(4)
Non-Cash Collateral Pledged	(2)	(110)
Net Liabilities	$ 106	$ 33

Variable Interest Entities (V_2

Variable Interest Entities (VIE) - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets not available for use	$ 358,255	$ 359,268
Liabilities with no recourse	104,629	107,633
Noncontrolling interest	3,900	4,300
Unconsolidated VIE, carrying value	2,600	2,700
Maximum exposure	2,600	2,900
Nonrecourse | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities with no recourse	2,700	2,500
Asset Pledged as Collateral | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets not available for use	$ 4,800	$ 6,000

Debt - Narrative (Details)

Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commercial paper	$ 0	$ 0
Estimated fair value of long-term debt	9,700,000,000	12,400,000,000
Commercial Paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term debt, maximum borrowing capacity	10,000,000,000
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 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing on lines of credit	6,000,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Facility Due April 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing on lines of credit	$ 4,000,000,000

Debt - Long-Term Debt (Details)

Debt - Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt
Future finance lease payments, net and other	$ 2,213	$ 2,086
Total debt	15,213	15,086
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	(146)	(156)
Less: Current portion of future finance lease payments, net and other current debt	(414)	(113)
Long-term debt	14,653	14,817
2014-2020 Notes Issuances
Debt
Notes issuances	$ 13,000	$ 13,000
2014-2020 Notes Issuances | Minimum
Debt
Coupon Rate	0.45%
Effective Interest Rate	0.57%
2014-2020 Notes Issuances | Maximum
Debt
Coupon Rate	3.38%
Effective Interest Rate	3.38%

Supplemental Financial Statem_3

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable	$ 731	$ 550

Supplemental Financial Statem_4

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 163,875	$ 147,013
Less: accumulated depreciation	(55,512)	(49,414)
Property and equipment, net	108,363	97,599
Land and buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	64,679	58,881
Information technology assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	61,938	55,606
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	26,899	23,172
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	10,062	9,146
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 297	$ 208

Supplemental Financial Statem_5

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
European Commission fines	$ 8,264	$ 9,799
Accrued customer liabilities	2,943	3,505
Accrued purchases of property and equipment	3,255	2,415
Current operating lease liabilities	2,285	2,189
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities	18,291	13,328
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 35,038	$ 31,236

Supplemental Financial Statem_6

Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Components of AOCI, net of tax
Beginning Balance	$ 251,635	$ 222,544
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(6,709)	(1,004)
Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI	(131)	63
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(389)	(100)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,229)	(1,041)
Ending Balance	253,626	244,567
Total
Components of AOCI, net of tax
Beginning Balance	(1,623)	633
Ending Balance	(8,852)	(408)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Components of AOCI, net of tax
Beginning Balance	(2,306)	(864)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(3,801)	(671)
Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI	0	0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,801)	(671)
Ending Balance	(6,107)	(1,535)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments
Components of AOCI, net of tax
Beginning Balance	236	1,612
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(5,204)	(699)
Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI	0	0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	743	(121)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,461)	(820)
Ending Balance	(4,225)	792
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
Components of AOCI, net of tax
Beginning Balance	447	(115)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,296	366
Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness recorded in AOCI	(131)	63
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(1,132)	21
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,033	450
Ending Balance	$ 1,480	$ 335

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, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 69,092	$ 65,118	$ 206,788	$ 182,312
Other income (expense), net	(902)	2,033	(2,501)	9,503
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(2,323)	(4,128)	(7,833)	(10,941)
Net income	13,910	18,936	46,348	55,391
Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net income	185	117	389	100
Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Income | Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense), net	(464)	73	(953)	155
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	102	(16)	210	(34)
Net income	(362)	57	(743)	121
Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Income | Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(113)	(6)	(228)	18
Net income	547	60	1,132	(21)
Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of Income | Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges | Foreign exchange contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revenue	658	65	1,355	(43)
Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statements of 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	$ 2	$ 1	$ 5	$ 4

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, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 615	$ 387	$ 1,515	$ 1,121
Interest expense	(101)	(77)	(267)	(229)
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net	(136)	(139)	(469)	(77)
Gain (loss) on debt securities, net	(731)	37	(1,888)	62
Gain (loss) on equity securities, net	(647)	2,121	(1,968)	9,730
Performance fees	54	(492)	605	(1,680)
Income (loss) and impairment from equity method investments, net	(99)	188	(306)	285
Other	143	8	277	291
Other income (expense), net	(902)	2,033	(2,501)	9,503
Interest costs capitalized	$ 28	$ 40	$ 99	$ 132

Acquisitions - Narrative (Detai

Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 12, 2022 USD ($)
Mandiant
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price	$ 6,101

Acquisitions - Purchase Price A

Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 12, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets		$ 840
Goodwill	$ 28,834		$ 22,956
Mandiant
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets		840
Goodwill		4,772
Net assets acquired		489
Total purchase price		6,101
Acquired cash		$ 706

Acquisitions - Intangible Asset

Acquisitions - Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 12, 2022 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 840
Patents and developed technology
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 349
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years)	4 years 9 months 18 days
Customer relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 366
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years)	8 years
Trade names and other
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 125
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years)	5 years 10 months 24 days

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill Rollforward (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2021	$ 22,956
Acquisitions	6,134
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	(256)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	28,834
Google Services
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2021	19,826
Acquisitions	1,146
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	(227)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	20,745
Google Cloud
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2021	2,337
Acquisitions	4,875
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	(23)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	7,189
Other Bets
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2021	793
Acquisitions	113
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	(6)
Balance as of September 30, 2022	$ 900

Goodwill and Other Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets that are being Amortized (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2,783	$ 5,826
Accumulated Amortization	825	4,547
Total definite-lived intangible assets	1,958	1,279
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	3,017	5,964
Intangible assets, net carrying amount	2,192	1,417
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	234	138
Patents and developed technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,364	4,786
Accumulated Amortization	491	4,112
Total definite-lived intangible assets	873	674
Customer relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	891	506
Accumulated Amortization	224	140
Total definite-lived intangible assets	667	366
Trade names and other
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	528	534
Accumulated Amortization	110	295
Total definite-lived intangible assets	$ 418	$ 239

Goodwill and Other Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization Expense for Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remainder of 2022	$ 134
2023	458
2024	439
2025	309
2026	232
Thereafter	386
Total definite-lived intangible assets	$ 1,958	$ 1,279

Goodwill and Other Intangible_6

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets written off			$ 4,200
Acquisition-related intangible assets
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	$ 113	$ 219	$ 505	$ 651

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details) - European Commission Antitrust Investigation $ in Millions, € in Billions								3 Months Ended
	Sep. 14, 2022 EUR (€)	Mar. 20, 2019 EUR (€)	Mar. 20, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 27, 2017 EUR (€)	Jun. 27, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, loss in period	€ 4.1	€ 1.5	$ 1,700	€ 4.3	$ 5,100	€ 2.4	$ 2,700		$ 1,700	$ 5,100
Loss contingency, loss adjustment								$ 217

Stockholders' Equity - Narrativ

Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 15, 2022	Feb. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 $ / shares
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Common stock and capital stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.001		$ 0.001			$ 0.001
Repurchases of capital stock			$ 15,392,000,000	$ 12,610,000,000	$ 43,889,000,000	$ 36,801,000,000
Stock split	20	20
Share Repurchase Program
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock (in shares) | shares			138		369
Repurchases of capital stock			$ 15,400,000,000		$ 43,900,000,000
Class A Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Common stock and capital stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Class A Capital Stock | Share Repurchase Program
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock (in shares) | shares			25		46
Repurchases of capital stock			$ 2,700,000,000		$ 5,200,000,000
Class B Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Common stock and capital stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Class C Capital Stock
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Common stock and capital stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Class C Capital Stock | Share Repurchase Program
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Repurchases of capital stock (in shares) | shares			113		323
Repurchases of capital stock			$ 12,700,000,000		$ 38,700,000,000
Class A & C Capital Stock | Share Repurchase Program
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Authorized share repurchase amount							$ 70,000,000,000
Remaining amount available for repurchase			$ 43,500,000,000		$ 43,500,000,000

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, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Denominator
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.07	$ 1.42	$ 3.53	$ 4.14
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.06	$ 1.40	$ 3.50	$ 4.08
Class A Common Stock
Numerator
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$ 6,393	$ 8,548	$ 21,213	$ 24,867
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	5,983	6,010	6,004	6,010
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.07	$ 1.42	$ 3.53	$ 4.14
Numerator
Allocation of undistributed earnings for basic computation	$ 6,393	$ 8,548	$ 21,213	$ 24,867
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares	946	1,291	3,137	3,776
Reallocation of undistributed earnings	(45)	(156)	(204)	(424)
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$ 7,294	$ 9,683	$ 24,146	$ 28,219
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	5,983	6,010	6,004	6,010
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Conversion of Class B to Class A common shares outstanding (shares)	885	908	888	912
Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares (shares)			0	0
Number of shares used in per share computation (shares)	6,868	6,918	6,892	6,922
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.06	$ 1.40	$ 3.50	$ 4.08
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
Class B Common Stock
Numerator
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$ 946	$ 1,291	$ 3,137	$ 3,776
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	885	908	888	912
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.07	$ 1.42	$ 3.53	$ 4.14
Numerator
Allocation of undistributed earnings for basic computation	$ 946	$ 1,291	$ 3,137	$ 3,776
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares	0	0	0	0
Reallocation of undistributed earnings	(6)	(20)	(26)	(56)
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$ 940	$ 1,271	$ 3,111	$ 3,720
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	885	908	888	912
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Conversion of Class B to Class A common shares outstanding (shares)	0	0	0	0
Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares (shares)			0	0
Number of shares used in per share computation (shares)	885	908	888	912
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.06	$ 1.40	$ 3.50	$ 4.08
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
Class C Capital Stock
Numerator
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$ 6,571	$ 9,097	$ 21,998	$ 26,748
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	6,150	6,397	6,226	6,464
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.07	$ 1.42	$ 3.53	$ 4.14
Numerator
Allocation of undistributed earnings for basic computation	$ 6,571	$ 9,097	$ 21,998	$ 26,748
Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares	0	0	0	0
Reallocation of undistributed earnings	45	156	204	424
Allocation of undistributed earnings	$ 6,616	$ 9,253	$ 22,202	$ 27,172
Denominator
Number of shares used in basic computation (shares)	6,150	6,397	6,226	6,464
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities
Conversion of Class B to Class A common shares outstanding (shares)	0	0	0	0
Restricted stock units and other contingently issuable shares (shares)			111	202
Number of shares used in per share computation (shares)	6,229	6,612	6,337	6,666
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.06	$ 1.40	$ 3.50	$ 4.08
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)	79	215

Compensation Plans - Narrative

Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 5	$ 3.9	$ 14.4	$ 11.7
Awards expected to be settled with stock	4.8	$ 3.8	13.8	$ 11.2
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 35.7		$ 35.7
Weighted average recognition period for unrecognized stock-based compensation expense			2 years 8 months 12 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, 2022 $ / shares shares
Unvested restricted stock units - number of shares
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) | shares	338
Granted (in shares) | shares	199
Vested (in shares) | shares	(152)
Forfeited/canceled (in shares) | shares	(25)
Unvested at end of period (in shares) | shares	360
Unvested restricted stock units - weighted-average grant-date fair value
Unvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 81.31
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	131.77
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	87.13
Forfeited/canceled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	96.04
Unvested at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 105.70

Income Taxes - Effective tax ra

Income Taxes - Effective tax rate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income before provision for income taxes	$ 16,233	$ 23,064	$ 54,181	$ 66,332
Provision for income taxes	$ 2,323	$ 4,128	$ 7,833	$ 10,941
Effective tax rate	14.30%	17.90%	14.50%	16.50%

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 6.3	$ 5.2
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	$ 4.6	$ 3.7

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, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 69,092	$ 65,118	$ 206,788	$ 182,312
Hedging gains (losses)	638	62	1,291	(54)
Google Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	61,377	59,884	185,690	168,129
Google Cloud
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	6,868	4,990	18,965	13,665
Other Bets
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 209	$ 182	$ 842	$ 572

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, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	$ 17,135	$ 21,031	$ 56,682	$ 56,829
Operating Segments | Google Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	19,781	23,973	65,471	65,862
Operating Segments | Google Cloud
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	(699)	(644)	(2,488)	(2,209)
Operating Segments | Other Bets
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	(1,611)	(1,288)	(4,452)	(3,831)
Reconciling items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	$ (336)	$ (1,010)	$ (1,849)	$ (2,993)

Information about Segments an_5

Information about Segments and Geographic Areas - Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 122,040	$ 110,558
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	91,632	80,207
International
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 30,408	$ 30,351