Microsoft’s Lower‑Than‑Expected Capex Boosts Shares, While Alphabet’s Higher Spend Sinks Its Stock
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Microsoft reported capital expenditures of $3.937 billion for the quarter, falling short of the $4.593 billion consensus estimate and the $5 billion range previously hinted at by CFO Amy Hood. The market interpreted the restraint as a sign of disciplined spending, sending Microsoft’s shares up 4.7% in after‑hours trading. In contrast, Alphabet posted $5.14 billion in capex, exceeding expectations and prompting an 8% decline in its stock price. Microsoft’s revenue for the period was $9.228 billion, with diluted earnings per share of $4.89. The quarter also saw Microsoft issue $2.3 billion of new debt, while Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh expressed skepticism about the long‑term interest‑rate outlook for AI‑related investments. These developments highlight divergent capital‑spending strategies within the tech sector and their varying market receptions.
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Microsoft reported Q1 2026 capital spending of $39.37 billion, below the $45.93 billion consensus. Revenue topped expectations at $92.28 billion versus $90.63 billion projected, and adjusted EPS hit $4.89 against a $4.73 estimate. The stock climbed to $555.33 in after‑hours trading, up 4.7% from the prior close. In contrast, Alphabet spent $51.4 billion and its shares fell 8% after hours. Microsoft’s CFO Amy Hood had previously forecasted spending above $50 billion, raising questions about whether the lower figure reflects a genuine pullback or an accounting change. The results were released shortly after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh cautioned that rate hikes could impact AI‑related borrowing costs, a concern for tech firms that have issued $230 billion in bonds this year.
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