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Microsoft’s $15 Billion Capex Cut Isn’t a Cut at All

Jul 30, 2026 · 12:01 PM ET· updated 3h ago
Microsoft’s $15 Billion Capex Cut Isn’t a Cut at All

Microsoft's projected 2026 capex drops from $190B to $175B due to accounting adjustment, not reduced investment.

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Why It Matters

Microsoft is spending $15 billion less on equipment and buildings than people thought, but that's just how they're counting it—not because they're actually spending less money. When a company changes how it counts its spending, it's worth noticing what that means for their real plans.

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