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Meta reports 26% revenue growth in Q3, driven by AI investments and strong ad sales.

Analyst Insights
21 Oct 2026
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Bullish
Meta reports 26% revenue growth in Q3, driven by AI investments and strong ad sales.

Meta Platforms posted a 26% year-over-year revenue increase to $64.6 billion in Q3, supported by strong advertising volume and a robust adjusted EPS of $7.40 despite a large legal charge. The company's investments in generative AI, particularly the Muse model suite, are enhancing advertiser returns, user engagement, and driving double-digit growth in ad prices. While capital expenditure intensity and legal risks remain concerns, Meta's long-term growth prospects, operational cash flow, and AI monetization potential support a positive investment outlook. However, challenges with free cash flow persist.

Meta Platforms shares are up 4.00% on Pluang, trading at USD 721.99 as of Oct 22, 2026 04:11 WIB. The stock shows strong investor interest with 68% of orders buying and a market cap of $1.77 trillion at this time.

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