# Microsoft’s capex shortfall drags down CoreWeave, Nebius shares

Digest AI · Hardware & Compute · published 2026-10-28T21:14:08Z

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## Summary

CoreWeave and other neocloud providers saw their stocks fall in extended trading after Microsoft reported quarterly capital expenditures of **$45.2 billion**, below the **$50.7 billion** average analyst estimate. The shortfall raises concerns about delays in infrastructure delivery for Microsoft’s AI investments, including its nearly **$20 billion** deal with Nebius for compute capacity through the 2030s. CoreWeave and Nebius each dropped nearly **5%** after the report, while IREN fell about **3%**. Rising interest rates and debt market tightening have already pressured neocloud stocks, with analysts predicting that **80%** of them may be absorbed or cease operations by 2030, per Gartner’s estimate shared with CNBC. Meanwhile, Oracle’s strong long-term revenue forecast provided temporary relief, though its stock later retreated after Microsoft’s report.

## Key points

- CoreWeave and Nebius shares fell nearly **5%** after Microsoft’s earnings report, citing infrastructure delays
- Analysts warn **80%** of neocloud firms may vanish or be acquired by 2030, per Gartner’s prediction

## Why it matters

Microsoft’s capex shortfall signals slower AI infrastructure scaling, risking delays for neocloud providers like CoreWeave and Nebius, which rely on Azure’s demand.

## Sources

1. [CoreWeave and other neocloud stocks drop after Microsoft capex comes in below expectations](https://cnbc.com/2026/10/28/neocloud-stocks-drop-after-microsoft-revises-capex-down.html) (CNBC Technology, 2026-10-28)

Part of the developing story: [AI Investment Shift Hits Cloud Startups](https://digestai.news/thread/analysts-say-investors-rotating-to-cashrich-mag-7-pressuring-neocloud-stocks) (2 stories)

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