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Meta raises capex guidance to $130-145bn in 2026, citing aggressive AI data center expansion amid record spending and declining free cash flow.

Signals sustained hyperscaler commitment to AI compute despite margin pressure, setting investment pace for the industry.
Trade pressSlicast · August 3, 2026 · Global · Source: Data Center Dynamics
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Meta raises capex guidance to $130-145bn in 2026, citing aggressive AI data center expansion amid record spending and declining free cash flow.

Signals sustained hyperscaler commitment to AI compute despite margin pressure, setting investment pace for the industry.

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