Investor focus in mega-cap tech companies is shifting from traditional metrics like revenue and earnings growth to capital management, free cash flow, and capital expenditure (capex), especially related to AI investments. Free cash flow, influenced by capex, is now a key valuation factor, making valuation more complex. Microsoft is seen as a safer bet for upcoming earnings, while Meta's recent earnings disappointed, causing a stock drop due to shareholder dilution. Future capex guidance, particularly for 2027, will be crucial for assessing free cash flow and company valuations.
As of Oct 26, 2026 17:02 WIB, major tech stocks show mixed moves on Pluang with Meta down 0.25% to USD 641.02, Microsoft up 0.55% at USD 527.41, and Amazon rising 0.67% to USD 249.66. Alphabet also gained 0.66% to USD 322.31, reflecting ongoing investor interest in these hyperscalers despite recent earnings concerns. Meta's market cap stands at $1.64 trillion, while Microsoft and Alphabet are valued at $3.89 trillion and $3.90 trillion respectively, highlighting their dominant positions. The most notable figure is Amazon's 0.67% daily increase, the highest among the group on Pluang at this time.
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