The Motley Fool
26 Jul 2026, 22:30 UTC · 1h ago
Microsoft and Meta Platforms Are Negative in 2026. Here's My Favorite One to Buy Now.
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The Motley Fool
26 Jul 2026, 22:30 UTC · 1h ago
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Microsoft's AI annual revenue run rate surpassed $37 billion in the last quarter, representing a 123% year-over-year increase. — Strong, quantified revenue growth in the core AI segment proves monetization is working, which typically drives valuation higher.
+0.60Meta is investing hundreds of billions of dollars into AI data centers without currently charging for its Llama model. — High capital expenditure without a clear direct monetization path creates significant risk for margins and investor sentiment.
-0.50Microsoft's cloud computing revenue grew by 40% year-over-year. — Consistent growth in cloud infrastructure provides a stable foundation for AI deployment and recurring enterprise revenue.
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There are growing rumors that Meta may launch its own cloud computing business. — A transition into cloud services would provide Meta with a defined payoff mechanism for its massive hardware spending.
+0.30Which stocks this story touches
The author describes its trajectory as a 'demise,' citing concerns over massive AI spending without a clear payoff and a lack of a groundbreaking model.
Despite a stock price decline, the author notes that its AI strategy is 'panning out' with significant revenue growth in AI and cloud computing.
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