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.↗ source
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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