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Business · 24 October 2026

Meta projects $135-145B capex in 2026 for AI expansion

Meta said its 2026 capital expenditure will be $135‑145 billion as it expands AI infrastructure and launches new products, according to its Q3 results released Oct 21. The company reported Q3 revenue of $64.60 billion, up 26% YoY, with advertising revenue rising to $63.06 billion.

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Meta’s $135‑145 B 2026 AI capex signals larger budget for AI features, so product roadmaps should allocate resources for new high‑scale services.

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