Meta Platforms (META) reported a 26% increase in third-quarter revenue to $64.60 billion, driven by higher ad impressions and prices. Despite this, the company experienced negative free cash flow of $2.12 billion due to capital spending exceeding operating cash flow. Meta also completed a $15 billion senior notes offering and is facing challenges with AI data center expansion due to political opposition and regulatory scrutiny over resource use.
Original sourceMETA PLATFORMS INC
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Latest price
$610.15
+0.84%
Alpha Vantage · 11/6/2026
One-year price history
Adjusted daily closes · 252 observations · as of Nov 6, 2026
1 month
-15.4%
3 months
+2.6%
6 months
+0.2%
1 year
-1.1%
Year to date
-7.3%
52-week range
$524.88 – $777.59
Fundamental snapshot
Latest reported period: Sep 30, 2026
Market cap
$1.56T
P/E
20.7
P/B
5.7
P/S
6.5
Revenue
$241.61B
Net income
$75.25B
Diluted EPS
29.32
Gross margin
81.00%
Net margin
31.10%
Return on equity
30.30%
Total debt
$112.1B
Cash
$11.22B
Free cash flow
$28.65B
Latest eight reported quarters
Reported quarterly values, newest first
| Period | Revenue | Net income | Gross margin | Net margin | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $64.6B | $9.86B | 79.30% | 15.30% | -$1.16B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $60.8B | $15.85B | 81.40% | 26.10% | $1.75B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $56.31B | $26.77B | 81.90% | 47.50% | $13.23B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $59.89B | $22.77B | 81.80% | 38.00% | $14.83B |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $51.24B | $2.71B | 82.00% | 5.30% | $11.17B |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $47.52B | $18.34B | 82.10% | 38.60% | $9.02B |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $42.31B | $16.64B | 82.10% | 39.30% | $11.09B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $48.39B | $20.84B | 81.70% | 43.10% | $13.56B |
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Recent META news
All market newsA federal judge has certified four classes of Facebook users in a class action lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., alleging that Meta's Pixel tracking code illegally collected patients' private health information from hospital and doctor websites without consent. The lawsuit covers Facebook users from June 17, 2018, to the present, claiming that Meta matched the collected data to Facebook users for system improvement and advertising. The certified classes are bringing claims rooted in privacy and contract law, including breach of contract and intrusion upon seclusion, seeking damages and a court order to prevent further data collection.
Original sourceGoldman Sachs CEO David Solomon revealed that the best career advice he ever received was from his grandmother, who told him, "Don't be in a hurry," when he was in his twenties. He also shared insights into his daily routine, including early morning workouts and a disciplined approach to his schedule, which he believes is crucial for managing time effectively. Solomon emphasizes the importance of patience in career progression and being thorough with commitments, stating, "I don’t like to do things halfway."
Original sourceA New Mexico judge has ordered Meta Platforms Inc. to pay $25 billion in civil penalties to the state after a jury found the company repeatedly misled the public about its data privacy practices. The lawsuit, brought by Attorney General Raúl Torrez, identified nearly 44 million willful violations of New Mexico's Unfair Practices Act through 26 public statements made between 2010 and 2021. This ruling follows previous trials where New Mexico won $942 million over claims Meta concealed teen mental health risks, and Meta recently settled a separate case with other state attorneys general for up to $17 billion regarding social media's harms to teenagers.
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