Amazon forecasts $200 billion spending for 2026 with potential increase in 2027

8 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29

Analysts suggest Amazon's capital expenditure could surge to $320 billion in 2027, far exceeding FactSet's 4% growth consensus.
Some investors now expect up to 60% capex growth next year, raising concerns about the sustainability of such aggressive spending.
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