Meta Platforms Inc.Meta building a cloud business to sell excess AI computing power and plans to manufacture custom AI chip
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth surged to $222.1 billion, making him the fifth-richest person globally, after Meta Platforms shares rallied 21% through mid-July and added roughly $270 billion in market capitalization. The rebound was fueled by reports that Meta is building a cloud business to sell excess AI computing power and plans to begin manufacturing a custom AI chip code-named Iris in September. Zuckerberg leapfrogged Michael Dell, whose fortune slipped to $221.1 billion as Dell Technologies shares declined more than 18% from a June high. Meta's first quarter 2026 revenue rose 33% to $56.3 billion, with operating income of $22.9 billion and a 41% margin, though heavy infrastructure spending kept free cash flow at $12.4 billion. Analysts remain focused on whether Meta can turn its AI infrastructure into a meaningful revenue generator, with Evercore ISI's Mark Mahaney maintaining an outperform rating and a $930 price target.
Meta Platforms Inc.Meta building a cloud business to sell excess AI computing power and plans to manufacture custom AI chip
Dell Technologies IncDell shares declined more than 18% from a June high, mentioned as comparison for Zuckerberg's wealth
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