Big Tech AI Spending to Exceed $700B in 2026 — Stock Buybacks Declining
Major US hyperscalers plan over $700B in capex for 2026. Amazon leads with $200B, Meta at $115-135B, with Microsoft and Alphabet also investing heavily. Apple trails at $14B.
Scale of AI Investment
Major US tech companies plan over $700B (~105 trillion yen) in capital expenditures for 2026, primarily directed at data centers, GPUs, and AI infrastructure.
Investment by Company
Impact on Buybacks
According to Bloomberg, massive AI spending is causing stock buybacks to decline. Big Tech's traditional formula of 'spend little, earn lots' is being disrupted by AI.
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