# Hyperscaler Stocks Fall on AI Investor Fears

> Investor AI spending fears cause Microsoft and Google stocks to drop after earnings reports.
- Title: Hyperscaler Stocks Fall on AI Investor Fears · Futuriom
- Summary: Investor AI spending fears cause Microsoft and Google stocks to drop after earnings reports. Investors are hesitant to support hyperscalers' infrastructure…
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- Source: Futuriom — https://futuriom.com/articles/news/hyperscaler-stocks-fall-on-investor-ai-fears/2026/10
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## Microsoft Earnings Beat
Microsoft reported quarterly revenues of $92.3 billion, up 19% year-over-year.
## Azure Sales Surge
Azure sales reached $33.2 billion, up 48% year-over-year.
## Microsoft Capex Increase
Microsoft plans $50 billion capex next quarter, up 22% year-over-year.
## CFO on Capex Shift
CFO Amy Hood said capex will accelerate from CPUs, memory and storage costs.
## Microsoft Free Cash Flow Down
Microsoft reported free cash flow of $18.6 billion, down 27% year-over-year.
## Microsoft Stock Drops
Microsoft shares fell 1.27% early Thursday after earnings.
## Google Earnings Report
Google parent Alphabet reported $128 billion in quarterly revenues, up 25% year-over-year.
## Google Net Income Down
Alphabet reported net income down 37% to $26 billion.
## Google Free Cash Flow Negative
Alphabet reported over $9 billion in negative free cash flow.
## Google Stock Plunge
Google shares dropped over 12% after earnings report.
## Key takeaway

Investors are hesitant to support hyperscalers' infrastructure buildouts due to AI spending concerns.