Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock (META) Financials
Key financial figures for Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A Common Stock (Q3 2026).
Meta Q3 2026 revenue rose 26% to $64.60B, above its $61-64B guide, but a $9.89B legal charge cut operating income 37% to $12.99B and free cash flow turned negative at $2.12B. Revenue was $64.60B, up 26% reported and in constant currency, above the top of the $61-64B range management gave in July; advertising revenue was $63.06B (+26%) on ad impressions +10% and average price per ad +14%. A $9.89B charge tied to the August 2026 agreement with 52 state attorneys general (payments of up to approximately $18.59B) was booked in general and administrative expense; operating income was $12.99B (-37%, 20% margin vs 40%), and the release states it would have been $22.88B excluding the charge. On the outlook: Q4 2026 revenue of $73-76B (about 1% FX headwind); full-year 2026 total expenses of $175-179B (previously $165-169B, raised to include the $9.9B Q3 legal charge); 2026 capital expenditures including finance lease principal of $135-145B (narrowed from $130-145B); Reality Labs 2026 losses of $18-19B, a decline from 2025; Q4 tax rate of 15-17%; excluding the Q3 legal charge, 2026 operating income still expected above 2025. Figures are for Q3 2026, as Meta Platforms Inc. reported them.
- Revenue
- $64.6B
- Net Income
- $9.9B
- EPS
- $3.86
- Total Assets
- $478.8B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $32.8B
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $64.6B | $9.9B | $3.83 | 20.1% | -$1.2B |
| Q2 FY2026 | $60.8B | $15.8B | $6.18 | 30.88% | $1.7B |
| Q1 FY2026 | $56.3B | $26.8B | $10.44 | 40.62% | $13.2B |
| Q4 FY2025 | $59.9B | $22.8B | $8.87 | 41.31% | $14.8B |
| Q3 FY2025 | $51.2B | $2.7B | $1.05 | 40.07% | $11.2B |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $201.0B | $60.5B | $23.49 | 41.44% | $46.1B |
| FY2024 | $164.5B | $62.4B | $23.86 | 42.18% | $54.1B |
| FY2023 | $134.9B | $39.1B | $14.87 | 34.66% | $43.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What was Meta Platforms Inc.'s revenue last quarter?
Meta Platforms Inc. reported revenue of $64.60 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 26.1% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Meta Platforms Inc. profitable?
Yes. Meta Platforms Inc. reported net income of $9.86 billion for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of 15.26% on revenue.
How has Meta Platforms Inc.'s margin trended?
Operating margin was 20.1% in Q3 FY2026, compared with 40.07% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Meta Platforms Inc. generate?
Meta Platforms Inc. generated free cash flow of -$1.16 billion in Q3 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
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