Alphabet boosts 2026 capex to $195B-$205B, benefiting Nvidia, Broadcom

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai’s recent decision to increase capital expenditure appears to have significant implications for chipmakers Nvidia and Broadcom. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, announced a substantial increase in its 2026 capital expenditure guidance, raising it to $195 billion–$205 billion from the previous $175 billion–$185 billion range. This increase is primarily driven by investments in AI infrastructure, which could benefit chip suppliers like Nvidia and Broadcom, both of whom are integral to Alphabet’s AI projects. As a result, market participants are closely monitoring the potential impact on Nvidia’s standing as the largest company by market capitalization. Key Takeaways The decision by Alphabet’s CEO appears to be consistent with increased support for Nvidia’s stock, suggesting a potential rise in its market cap. Broadcom, as a key partner in providing custom AI chips for Alphabet, could also see positive outcomes from this increased expenditure. Market pricing suggests that Nvidia’s probability of being the largest company by market cap by the end of August has strengthened, now reflecting an 88.5% YES scenario. What to Watch Market observers will be wat...