capex

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, capex has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Dec 2025).

Capital expenditure or capital expense is the money an organization or corporate entity spends to buy, maintain, or improve its fixed assets, such as buildings, vehicles, equipment or land. It is considered a capital expenditure when funds are spent to purchase a new asset or to extend the useful life of existing assets, such as major structural repairs or upgrades.