10-QCommunication Services

Meta Platforms, Inc.

META · Period ending 2026-09-30 · Filed 2026-10-22 · Updated

In short

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) has revenue up 22.2% to $201.0B and net income down 3.1% to $60.5B year on year. Its net margin is 30.1%, and it trades at 23.8× trailing earnings. Fisclear found no medium- or high-severity risk flags in this filing. How we calculate this

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Valuation

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Price

$648.85

P/E (TTM)

22.1x

Price ÷ earnings per share

P/B

7.6x

Price ÷ book value

P/S (TTM)

7.2x

Price ÷ revenue per share

Beta

1.19

Moderate market correlation

PEG Ratio

0.9x

P/E ÷ earnings growth rate

52-Week Range

$520.26$648.85 now$779.82

Decision Context

The reverse DCF implies growth expectations well above historical averages. Fundamentals need to accelerate significantly to justify the current price. Consider the margin of safety before sizing a position.

Based on filing period ending Sept 2026

FisclearScore is a quantitative model using public financial data and sector median benchmarks (refreshed monthly). Not financial advice. Always conduct independent due diligence.

META vs

Macro Context

Fed Funds Rate

3.75%

Accommodative

10-Year Treasury

4.99%

2026-09-01

Unemployment

4.2%

Near full employment

CPI Index

336.3

2026-09-01

M2 Money Supply

$23.3T

2026-08-01

The Federal Funds rate stands at 3.75% — a moderately elevated rate environment that raises borrowing costs across the economy; 10-year Treasury yields are at 4.99%, setting the benchmark for long-term corporate borrowing; Unemployment stands at 4.2%; Industrial production index is at 104.0; M2 money supply is $23.3T; CPI index stands at 336.3.

SWOT Analysis — META

Inflationary Boom
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Strengths

  • Total Assets: $366.0B (+32.6% YoY) — Total assets grew 33% — the company's resource base expanded.

  • Operating Cash Flow: $115.8B (+26.8% YoY) — Operating cash flow grew 27% — the business generated more cash from day-to-day operations.

  • Revenue: $201.0B (+22.2% YoY) — Revenue grew 22% — the company sold more goods or services than the prior year.

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Weaknesses

  • Net Income: $60.5B (-3.1% YoY) — Profit fell 3% but remained positive.

  • EPS (Diluted): $23.49 (-1.6% YoY) — Earnings per share fell 2%.

  • R&D spending is 29% of revenue — heavy investment in future growth, but also a drag on current profitability.

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Opportunities

No clear opportunities identified at this time.

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Threats

No significant threats flagged.

Year-over-Year Changes

Total Assets

$366.0B

was $276.1B

+32.6%

Total assets grew 33% — the company's resource base expanded.

Operating Cash Flow

$115.8B

was $91.3B

+26.8%

Operating cash flow grew 27% — the business generated more cash from day-to-day operations.

Revenue

$201.0B

was $164.5B

+22.2%

Revenue grew 22% — the company sold more goods or services than the prior year.

Net Income

$60.5B

was $62.4B

−3.1%

Profit fell 3% but remained positive.

EPS (Diluted)

$23.49

was $23.86

−1.6%

Earnings per share fell 2%.

Risk Flags

0 high · 0 medium · 1 low
  • ○ Low

    R&D spending is 29% of revenue — heavy investment in future growth, but also a drag on current profitability.

Technical Signals

Daily closes · 1-year data

Meta Platforms, Inc.: common questions

Is Meta Platforms, Inc. profitable?

Yes. Meta Platforms, Inc. made a net profit of $60.5B in its latest fiscal year (fiscal 2025), a net margin of 30.1%.

Is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s revenue growing?

Yes. Revenue grew 22.2% year on year, to $201.0B.

What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s P/E ratio?

Meta Platforms, Inc. trades at 22.1× its trailing twelve-month earnings. In other words, the share price is about 22 times the profit per share the company earned over the past year.

Does Meta Platforms, Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes. Meta Platforms, Inc.'s forward dividend yield is 0.30%, the expected annual dividend as a share of the current share price.

Answers are generated from the figures in this report (updated 22 Oct 2026). Information, not investment advice.

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