Figma grew 48% and raised its outlook. The stock fell 16% because of AI costs
THE SO WHAT
Figma’s 48% revenue growth and raised outlook weren’t enough to offset investor anxiety about AI spend hitting margins—Wall Street is now pricing AI as a cost center until proven otherwise. Public and late-stage private companies need a clear path from AI opex to revenue, not just feature velocity.
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