On January 28, 2026, Meta Platforms Inc. stunned markets with an aggressive expansion of its capital expenditure plans, driving a sharp surge in its stock price as investors cheered the tech giant’s renewed focus on artificial intelligence and superintelligence. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlines the company’s next phase of growth Meta said it now expects to spend between $115 billion and $135 billion in capital expenditures in 2026, up roughly 73 % from about $72 billion in 2025. The increased spending will fund massive investments in AI infrastructure, including data centers, cloud capaci

On January 28, 2026, Meta Platforms Inc. stunned markets with an aggressive expansion of its capital expenditure plans, driving a sharp surge in its stock price as investors cheered the tech giant’s renewed focus on artificial intelligence and superintelligence.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlines the company’s next phase of growth

Meta said it now expects to spend between $115 billion and $135 billion in capital expenditures in 2026, up roughly 73 % from about $72 billion in 2025. The increased spending will fund massive investments in AI infrastructure, including data centers, cloud capacity, and advanced computing power — key building blocks for its ambition to develop personalized superintelligence. The announcement came alongside strong year-end results, with advertising revenue surging 24 % and first-quarter revenue guidance above Wall Street estimates — boosting confidence in Meta’s ability to fund its AI transformation while maintaining growth. Investors responded enthusiastically. Meta’s shares jumped nearly 9 % to 10 % in extended trading, reflecting optimism that its bold spending will pay off in the long run. CEO Mark Zuckerberg described 2026 as a “big year for delivering personal superintelligence,” signaling a decisive shift away from earlier metaverse bets toward AI-driven innovation.

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