Meta stock sinks 6% as AI spend pushes free cash flow negative

Market worries rise as substantial AI expenditures strain the tech giant's cash flow

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·22 Oct 2026, 15:45·United States

Meta's share price dropped six per cent following disclosure that elevated artificial intelligence expenditure pushed its free cash flow into negative territory. In tandem, five-year credit default swaps on the firm reached all-time peaks, reflecting heightened investor unease over its credit profile. The reaction highlights intensifying market sensitivity to the heavy capital demands of AI infrastructure programmes.

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