Meta (META) Raises 2026 Capex Guidance to $130-$145 Billion
Published on · Source: finance.yahoo.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowMeta Platforms (META) increased its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to between $130 billion and $145 billion from a previous range of $125 billion to $145 billion. This increase nearly doubles its total 2025 spending of $72.215 billion. In Q2 2026, Meta reported a 91% drop in free cash flow and an operating margin decrease from 43% to 31%. With $90.3 billion in cash and marketable securities and $83.7 billion in debt, Meta aims to position itself as a significant AI infrastructure operator, indicating potential long-term growth opportunities for investors.
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About Meta Platforms Inc. (META)
Meta Platforms owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, earning almost all of its revenue from digital advertising while investing heavily in AI and the metaverse.
The Communication Services sector covers media, entertainment, telecom and interactive companies that connect and inform people.
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