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13 Jul 2026, 11:18 UTC · 4h ago
AI Bubble Burst: Tech Operating Cash Flows Could Be Massively Inflated
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Seeking Alpha
13 Jul 2026, 11:18 UTC · 4h ago
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Tech sector operating profits may be significantly inflated due to the accounting treatment of stock-based compensation. — If realized profits are lower than reported, it leads to valuation compression and downward revisions of P/E ratios for major tech names.
-0.60Analysts are advised to adjust operating profits for share repurchases specifically related to stock-based compensation. — Standardizing this adjustment would likely reduce the perceived quality of earnings and free cash flow across the sector.
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