AI build-out hits snag as Google and Microsoft put off raising capex forecasts
CNBC·
- Alphabet and Microsoft reported third-quarter capital expenditure figures below analysts' estimates, with Microsoft reducing its yearly forecast to $170 billion and Alphabet maintaining its guidance at $195 billion to $205 billion.
- The spending adjustments were attributed to delays from third-party graphics processing unit providers and neocloud partners, causing capacity to be pushed into the first half of 2027.
- This infrastructure bottleneck contributed to stock declines for several neocloud companies and Alphabet, while Microsoft shares rose following a strong earnings and revenue beat driven by its Azure cloud business.
