Meta (META) Q1: $10.44 vs $6.66 expected (above expectations)
Meta beat on revenue and EPS with $56.3B in sales and $10.44 EPS, but the stock sold off as management lifted 2026 AI spending guidance again. Investors liked the ad business and hated the capex bill.
📊 Results
Earnings Per Share
Revenue
Market Reaction
💡 Key Takeaway
The core ad machine is still printing, but the market is pushing back on how aggressively Meta keeps expanding its AI infrastructure budget.
📖 Why This Matters
Quarterly earnings reports provide insight into company performance and broader economic trends. For major corporations like Meta, results often reflect sector-wide dynamics and can influence market sentiment beyond the individual stock. Earnings per share (EPS) and revenue figures compared to analyst expectations can trigger significant price movements and reveal underlying business strength.
Meta (META) Q1 actual vs expected
| Release date | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 16:00 ET |
|---|---|
| Event type | Earnings |
| Actual | $10.44 |
| Expected | $6.66 |
| Expectation surprise | above expectations |
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FAQ
What was the Meta (META) Q1 result?
Meta (META) Q1 came in at $10.44 versus $6.66 expected, above expectations.
How did markets react to Meta (META) Q1?
META -7.0% after hours
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