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Meta Platforms, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, announced plans to invest at least $600 billion in the United States by 2028. This announcement followed a meeting with President Trump, generating significant media attention.
The $600 billion figure, as clarified by CFO Susan Li, represents total U.S. spending—not solely capital expenditures (CapEx)—and includes costs for data center construction, employee salaries, and operational expenses. Meta anticipates spending approximately $116 billion in total operating expenses in the U.S. by 2025, implying an investment of about $520 billion from 2026 to 2028, juxtaposed against projected global revenues of $780 billion during that period.
Analysts suggest that achieving such a massive investment would require Meta to dramatically increase its revenue growth, which may be unrealistic based on their current operating margins. The consensus price target for Meta’s stock is approximately $882, indicating potential upside, but much of the $600 billion investment claim is viewed as more of a marketing statement than a feasible financial strategy.
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