"Meta reported earnings per share of $8.88, beating the consensus estimate of $8.16. In addition, the company reported sales of $59.89 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $58.29 billion. Meta posted continued user and advertising growth across its Family of Apps. Family daily active people averaged 3.58 billion in December 2025, representing a 7% year-over-year increase. Ad impressions delivered across Meta's platforms rose 18% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, while average price per ad increased 6% compared with the prior year."
"The company said total costs and expenses increased 40% year-over-year in the quarter, driven primarily by higher infrastructure-related spending and employee compensation. Capital expenditures, including principal payments on finance leases, totaled $22.14 billion for the quarter, reflecting continued investment in data center capacity and infrastructure. Meta generated $36.21 billion in cash flow from operating activities during the quarter and $14.08 billion in free cash flow. As of Dec. 31, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities stood at $81.59 billion, while long-term debt totaled $58.74 billion."
Meta posted fourth-quarter EPS of $8.88 versus $8.16 expected and revenue of $59.89 billion versus $58.29 billion expected. Family daily active people averaged 3.58 billion in December 2025, a 7% year-over-year increase. Ad impressions rose 18% year-over-year and average price per ad increased 6%. Total costs and expenses increased 40% year-over-year, primarily from infrastructure-related spending and employee compensation. Capital expenditures including finance-lease principal payments totaled $22.14 billion. Operating cash flow was $36.21 billion with free cash flow of $14.08 billion. Cash and marketable securities stood at $81.59 billion, and long-term debt totaled $58.74 billion. Q1 sales guidance is $53.50–$56.50 billion versus $51.31 billion consensus.
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