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29 Jul 2026, 20:43 UTC · 1h ago
Meta profit misses estimates on higher costs
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Proactive Investors
29 Jul 2026, 20:43 UTC · 1h ago
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Meta reported second-quarter earnings per share of $6.18, missing the analyst estimate of $7.22. — A significant miss on bottom-line profitability typically triggers immediate negative price action, as evidenced by the 6.7% after-hours drop.
-0.80Operating income fell 8% to $18.8 billion, missing the $21.5 billion estimate due to a 55% jump in costs and expenses. — The sharp increase in expenses and margin contraction suggest declining operational efficiency or unexpected legal headwinds.
-0.50Meta's second-quarter revenue rose 28% year-over-year to $60.8 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $60.17 billion. — Strong top-line growth and advertising revenue beats indicate the core business remains healthy despite cost pressures.
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Meta increased its full-year 2026 capital expenditure guidance to a range of $130 billion to $145 billion. — Higher CapEx forecasts can signal increased spending pressure and lower free cash flow in the short term.
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The company missed profit and EPS estimates, faced significant legal charges, and saw its share price drop in after-hours trading.
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