New York, 30 April 2026 – Meta Platforms’ shares fell more than 6 percent in extended trading after the Facebook and Instagram parent raised its capital spending forecast, intensifying investor concern over the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure and the company’s growing legal exposure.

Meta now expects 2026 capital expenditure of between US$125 billion and US$145 billion, higher than its previous forecast of US$115 billion to US$135 billion. The increase signals that the company is doubling down on AI data centres, chips, computing capacity and product development, even as shareholders question when those investments will generate stronger returns.

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