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Near-term FCF pressure from AI infra spending could compress GOOG multiples and delay buybacks, weighing on valuation. Historical mega-cap shifts show higher capex can depress near-term returns even as long-term AI gains accrue.
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Alphabet's AI infrastructure spending pushed free cash flow negative for the first time, reshaping Mag 7's earnings narrative. The broader mega-cap cohort saw a payout squeeze, with Mag 7's payout ratio at 37%, fueling calls for equal-weight strategies. Near-term GOOG risk includes valuation multiple compression if buybacks slow, though longer-term AI leadership remains intact.
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