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As AI capital expenditure expands faster than OCF, 2027 is likely to be the period when major AI companies' FCF deficits are largest.
A prediction by 하나 자산배분/해외크레딧 이영주. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.
AI 설비투자가 OCF보다 빠르게 확대됨에 따라 2027년은 주요 AI 기업의 FCF 적자가 가장 커지는 구간이 될 가능성 높음
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