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Google Raises 2026 Capital Expenditure Outlook to $180 Billion-$190 Billion

Chief Financial Officer Anat Ashkenazi said the company also expects 2027 capital expenditure to rise significantly from 2026 levels.

Summary

Google increased its 2026 capital expenditure outlook to a range of $180 billion to $190 billion, up from its prior estimate of $175 billion to $185 billion. Chief Financial Officer Anat Ashkenazi said the company also expects 2027 capital expenditure, or CE (capital expenditure), to increase significantly compared with 2026. The update signals higher planned spending on long-term investments such as infrastructure and technology capacity, which markets often watch closely for clues about expansion priorities.

Terms & Concepts
  • Capital expenditure: Money a company spends on long-term assets such as data centers, equipment, and infrastructure rather than day-to-day operating costs.
  • Capex: Short for capital expenditure, a common finance term used to describe planned spending on physical and strategic assets.