Google, Alphabet to Meta: 4 tech mega-caps among ~270 US companies set to post March quarter results today

April 29, 2026 · 8:08 pm IST Source: LiveMint
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Key Takeaways

  • Alphabet’s sales are forecast to climb 18.7% to $107.06 billion, Amazon’s to rise 13.9% to $177.30 billion, and Microsoft’s to increase 16.2% to $81.39 billion.
  • Meta is expected to deliver the strongest growth, with revenue jumping 31% to $55.45 billion—its fastest pace in over four years—driven by improved ad targeting from AI investments and its solid position in the digital advertising market, the news agency added.
  • These four tech companies together account for over $1,100 trillion in market capitalisation.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.56%, the S&P 500 lost 0.18%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.17%.

Article Brief

Among the mega-caps slated to report January-March quarter results are Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Platforms. Overall, 269 companies will post their quarterly earnings.

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