Meta raises the low end of its 2026 capex range and says it will issue a new non-voting share class

2026-10-22 · part of Meta Capex

What happened

The Verge reported that Meta expects capital expenditures between $135 billion and $145 billion this year, up from the previous estimate of $130 billion to $145 billion. (The Verge) Claims: kat-claim-73db47fbb2a8
The Verge reported that Meta said in its third-quarter earnings report that it is issuing a new class of non-voting shares to fund its AI initiatives, potential acquisitions and employee compensation, with trading beginning in 2027. (The Verge) Claims: kat-claim-0cf64a02b792

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