Meta under pressure as S&P cuts rating outlook over AI spending
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Meta Platforms Inc.(NASDAQ:META) is facing growing investor scrutiny over the cost of its AI buildout as rising capital commitments, equity issuance and weaker free cash flow raise questions about how quickly the company can convert heavy spending into returns. S&P Flags Credit…
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- 01S&P lowered the outlook on Meta's AA- rating to negative, citing rising leverage and negative free cash flow.
- 02S&P expects Meta's capex to reach about $140 billion in 2026 and above $225 billion in 2027.
- 03Investors are questioning how quickly AI spending will convert into returns.
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