The Magnificent Seven are set to underperform other parts of tech as buybacks shrink and capex rises. Per Goldman Sachs, consensus sees hyperscaler capex of $755B in 2026, up 83% and reaching 100% of operating cash flow; Q1 buybacks fell 64% year over year, and shareholder returns now take 20% of spending versus 34% in 2017-2022. Nvidia has already underperformed and may be owed some catch-up, but its huge valuation makes its old growth rate hard to sustain. x.com x.com

