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Meta Q3 revenue hits $64B, beats estimates; earnings hit by $9.89B legal settlement charge

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21 Oct 2026
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Meta Q3 revenue hits $64B, beats estimates; earnings hit by $9.89B legal settlement charge

Meta reported a record $64 billion in revenue for Q3, surpassing analyst expectations of $63.3 billion. Earnings per share were $3.83, below a potential $7.40 due to a $9.89 billion charge from a lawsuit settlement involving teenage users. The $18.59 billion settlement, agreed last August, impacts costs significantly. Meta also announced a 2-for-1 stock split and new Class C shares to fund AI investments and maintain CEO Mark Zuckerberg's control. The company faces ongoing youth-related legal scrutiny in the U.S., signaling potential future costs.

Meta's stock price on Pluang stands at USD 744.21 as of Oct 22, 2026 03:41 WIB, showing a strong 7.20% gain in one day and nearing its 52-week high of USD 777.59. Despite the hefty lawsuit settlement impacting earnings, investor interest remains robust with 68% of orders on Pluang being buys. The stock's market cap is $1.77 trillion, reflecting its dominant position in the media sector.

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