A buildout pause is actually good for hyperscalers: lower capex, higher returns, says analyst
pdamodaran · x · 2026-11-04
The author argues a pause in AI datacenter buildout would benefit hyperscalers: time to breathe, lower capex, stronger cashflow, and higher rates of return on already-built capacity, citing Amazon ($AMZN) and Google ($GOOG).
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