Company / Cost of Revenue
Alphabet Inc. Cost of Revenue History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Cost of Revenue
$162.5B
FY2025
5-year range
$110.9B / $162.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+11.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 30
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 30 Communication Services companies, Alphabet Inc. is in the bottom 3% for cost of revenue. Cost of Revenue has increased for 9 consecutive years, from $35.1B in FY2016 to $162.5B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$162.5B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +13.9%. Ranks 1st among 30 companies in Communication Services.
Increased from $133.3B to $162.5B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Cost of Revenue over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +8.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +13.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1721.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Alphabet Inc.'s cost of revenue has grown for 9 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +13.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, cost of revenue increased 11.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 30 companies in the Communication Services sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 32.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 38.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Cost of RevenueValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $162.5B | +11.1% |
| FY2024 | $146.3B | +9.7% |
| FY2023 | $133.3B | +5.6% |
| FY2022 | $126.2B | +13.8% |
| FY2021 | $110.9B | +30.9% |
| FY2020 | $84.7B | +17.9% |
| FY2019 | $71.9B | +20.7% |
| FY2018 | $59.5B | +30.6% |
| FY2017 | $45.6B | +29.7% |
| FY2016 | $35.1B | +24.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026