capital expenditure

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Despite concerns over higher capital expenditure and diluted software margins, analysts see Oracle’s stock fall as a buying opportunity.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The earnings upgrade is partly offset by higher capital expenditure and an elevated 39.1% effective tax rate, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In comparison, the AI capital expenditure was $12.7 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Meta has projected capital expenditure -- primarily for AI data centers -- of between $125 billion and $145 billion this year, even as its AI offerings have so far struggled to gain traction.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Such a term, though in common use, is not strictly correct, for the capital value vanishes when the ore is extracted, but in conformity with current usage the term "capital expenditure" will be adopted.

From Principles of Mining Valuation, Organization and Administration by Hoover, Herbert