Equity Research Equity Strategy 26 September 2025 U.S. Equity Strategy Food for Thought: Generative AI vs. cash generation Hyperscalers are generating enough operating cash flow to invest in AI with one hand and return cash to shareholders with the other, a stark contrast to dotcom era tech infrastructure builders. We stress-tested some capex assumptions, but believe AI investment remains on solid fundamental footing. FIGURE 1. Hyperscaler capex and buybacks remain fully funded by operating cash flows 0 100 ...