Meta raised its 2026 capex forecast as investors weighed its expanding AI infrastructure commitments.

Google parent company Alphabet announced plans to invest between $175-$185 billion in capital expenditures during 2026, nearly doubling last year's spending. This massive investment in AI infrastructure represents one of the largest technology buildouts in history as the company races to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft collectively forecast unprecedented $650 billion capital expenditures for 2026, marking a 60% increase from last year as tech giants race to dominate AI computing with massive data center buildouts and chip investments.