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Evercore Sees External Google TPU Sales Potentially Generating $113B in 2028

Evercore ISI projects Google's external AI chip sales could reach $75B in 2027 and $113B in 2028, marking expansion beyond cloud-based access. Revenue from TPU systems began in Q2.

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Published Oct 17, 2026, 5:08 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GOOGLBullishLow
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Why it matters

Analyst estimate suggests a multi‑billion dollar revenue stream, but actual execution risk remains.

02

Market read

The projection underscores the strategic importance of external AI chip sales for Alphabet's growth narrative.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory scrutiny, supply‑chain constraints, and pricing pressure could temper revenue growth.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: future outlook through 2028

Background

Alphabet's Google Cloud recently began recognizing revenue from TPU system sales, expanding beyond cloud‑only access.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GOOGLBullishMedium confidence
Context

Evercore estimates external Google TPU sales could reach $113B in 2028, indicating large future revenue potential.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in strong long‑term growth for Google AI hardware.

Evidence & confidence

The estimate is a forward‑looking analyst forecast, not a confirmed contract, so impact is speculative but sizable.

Market effects

Highlights growing demand for AI accelerators, benefiting the broader semiconductor and cloud infrastructure sector.

May boost investor sentiment toward US tech stocks and AI‑focused funds.

Signals strong growth in AI hardware globally, potentially influencing AI‑related equities worldwide.

Counterpoint

The forecast may be overly optimistic; actual external sales could lag due to competition and integration challenges.

Key entities

  • Evercore ISI

    Equity research firm providing the external TPU sales estimate.

  • Alphabet Inc.

    Parent of Google, developer of TPU AI chips.

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