“We currently expect another year of similarly significant capital expenditures dollar growth in 2026,” Meta CFO Susan Li said in the earnings release. Analysts said the 2026 outlook suggests Meta will spend roughly $100 billion in capex next year, significantly ahead of earlier expectations among analysts.

That could bring Meta’s total expenses to around $150 billion in 2026—nearly triple what the company spent just five years ago. With his controlling share, Zuckerberg has the luxury of fully calling the company’s shots. He still can’t afford to miss.