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Alphabet Raises 2026 Capex to $205B; $20B Depreciation Hit Expected in 2027
Transmission path
Earnings compression via accelerated non-cash expenses and margin dilution from infrastructure scaling.
Market mechanism
Earnings compression via accelerated non-cash expenses and margin dilution from infrastructure scaling.
Extended read
Alphabet's massive $205 billion capex plan for 2026 signals an unprecedented commitment to AI infrastructure. While revenue remains strong, the accounting reality of these investments will begin to weigh on the bottom line in 2027 as the $20 billion annual depreciation charge kicks in. This development is part of a broader trend among hyperscalers where the 'arms race' in GPUs and data centers is forcing a repricing of long-term earnings multiples as capital intensity rises.
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