Meta Extends Some Servers' Life to 7 Years on Memory Shortage; Shares at $670.54 (-0.12%)

Meta Platforms is extending the useful life of some non-AI data-center servers from six to seven years due to a significant memory chip supply deficit, primarily in DRAM and HDDs, expected through 2027. The operational tweak affects a small server portion with no reliability risks and is not an accounting change. Initial reports surfaced at 15:17 GMT on April 29, 2026, followed by WSJ articles at 19:23 and 19:50 GMT confirming details. Shares showed minimal reaction, last at $670.54 (-0.12%), highlighting supply constraints but limited direct impact on the stock.