capital expenditure

American  

noun

Accounting, Finance.

1. an addition to the value of fixed assets, as by the purchase of a new building.

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capital expenditure British  

noun

1. expenditure on acquisitions of or improvements to fixed assets

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capital expenditure Cultural  

1. The purchase of an asset by a firm.

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Etymology

Origin of capital expenditure

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Chief Executive Matt Murphy tells investors he is expecting the rate of capital expenditures from AI hyperscalers will moderate in fiscal 2028 compared with the current fiscal year, but still stay high.

From The Wall Street Journal

Major tech companies’ estimated $650 billion in capital expenditures for AI infrastructure signals strong future demand for Marvell.

From Barron's

“Given the scale of capital expenditure required to finance the expansion of AI, corporate borrowing needs are expected to continue increasing substantially,” the Paris-based research body said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Equity market sentiment has already been fragile over recent weeks due to concerns over capital expenditure levels around artificial intelligence, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Higher than expected capital expenditure guidance has been common across miners during the reporting season and is an unfortunate consequence of high prices, the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal