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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-04-29

Meta Platforms Reports Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results

Meta Platforms, Inc. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing by 33% year-over-year to $56.31 billion and net income rising by 61% to $26.77 billion. The company's Family of Apps segment drove the growth, with ad impressions increasing by 19% and average price per ad rising by 12%. Meta also provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2026, expecting total revenue to be in the range of $58-61 billion for Q2 and $162-169 billion for the full year. The company anticipates capital expenditures to be in the range of $125-145 billion for 2026.

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Earnings Beat General Statement Raised Guidance

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$671.34

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-8.9%

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-17.1%

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$556.71

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About Meta Platforms Inc.

Meta Platforms Inc., commonly known as Meta, is a leading technology conglomerate focused on building integrated social media and technology solutions. The company owns and operates several pivotal platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus, which serve billions of users globally, making it a cornerstone in the digital communication and social networking industries. Meta is renowned for its continuous innovation in connecting people and businesses through its expansive suite of applications and services. A defining feature of Meta is its ambitious development of the metaverse, a virtual reality space where users can interact in a computer-generated environment, highlighting the company's commitment to pioneering new forms of digital interaction. Meta plays a significant role in digital marketing as one of the largest advertising platforms, providing businesses with tools to reach targeted audiences. This positions Meta as a crucial player in shaping the future of digital communication, social interaction, and virtual environments on a global scale.

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