Meta (META) Q3 2026 Results Call: Results, market reaction, and key takeaway
Meta reported revenue of $64.601B, up 26% YoY, and GAAP diluted EPS of $3.83. A $9.89B litigation charge reduced EPS by $3.57. Capital expenditures including finance-lease principal were $34.91B, with free cash flow of negative $2.12B. Full-year capex guidance narrowed to $135B–$145B.
📊 Results
Earnings Per Share
Revenue
💡 Key Takeaway
Advertising growth supports the AI monetization story, while heavy infrastructure spending pressured free cash flow. GAAP EPS includes the litigation charge; management attributes incremental ad revenue to AI, but total revenue is not an AI-only measure.
📖 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) Q3 2026 Results Call actual vs expected
| Release date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 16:30 ET |
|---|---|
| Event type | Earnings |
| Actual | $3.83 |
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