Meta Projects Up to $145 Billion Capex for AI Infrastructure

23 Oct 2026, 2:45 pm · 4h ago · 1 min read · Analytics India Magazine

Meta expects its 2026 capital expenditure to reach between $135 billion and $145 billion, driven by sustained investments in AI infrastructure and product development. For Q3 2026, Meta reported revenue of $64.60 billion, up 26% year-on-year, with advertising revenue contributing $63.06 billion. Ad impressions rose 10% and average ad price increased 14%. The company highlighted that AI integration is already enhancing user engagement and ad monetization. Full-year 2026 expenses are projected at $175 billion to $179 billion, which includes a $9.9 billion legal charge.