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Microsoft cites third‑party data‑center delays for $5 billion AI capex shortfall, IREN shares tumble
Microsoft said its AI infrastructure spending was $5 billion below plan because third‑party data‑center capacity was not ready on time. IREN, a cloud provider building GPU sites for Microsoft in Texas, was identified as one of the delayed partners. The news sent IREN’s stock sharply lower across multiple exchanges.
Why it matters
The $5 billion capex gap reduces Microsoft’s quarterly spending outlook and pushes more of its AI‑related outlays into later quarters, which may affect its cash flow timing. IREN’s share price fell between 9% and 20% as investors reassess the timing of revenue from its $9.7 billion contract with Microsoft.
Key facts
- 1Microsoft’s capital expenditures were $45.2 billion in the quarter, down $5 billion from its prior plan because some third‑party capacity deliveries were delayed. fourweekmba.com
- 2The shortfall of $5 billion represents about 11% of Microsoft’s $45.2 billion quarterly capex. fourweekmba.com
- 3Microsoft’s contract with IREN is valued at approximately $9.7 billion through 2031. fourweekmba.com
- 4Three undelivered tranches of the IREN contract are worth about $7.3 billion, with Horizon 4 alone about $2.4 billion. fourweekmba.com
- 5IREN’s shares fell about 9% to $19.70 after the report linked its delays to Microsoft’s capex shortfall. 247wallst.com
- 6IREN reported quarterly revenue of $228 million and a net loss of $263 million for the quarter ended September. finance.biggo.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 15 of 15 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.