YouTube ads
Steady growth. Q2 2026 revenue rose 13% year over year.
The numbers
What it is
Ads on YouTube and YouTube Shorts. YouTube subscriptions are reported separately in subscriptions, platforms and devices.
Why it matters to the stock. The second-largest ad line. Traders compare its growth with Meta and TikTok-style short-video ad demand.
News
Los Angeles jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent, awards $6 million in addiction case
A Los Angeles Superior Court jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in the design of their platforms in a case brought by a young woman who said compulsive use caused depression and anxiety.
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