Meta (META): Revenue +26%, EPS +2%, Where Did the Profit Go?
Revenue grew 26%, but EPS rose only about 2% excluding a $9.89B legal charge. Capex passed operating cash flow, free cash flow turned negative, and net cash fell to $1.5B.
Earnings release · META
Meta Platforms, Inc. · Filed · SEC Form 8-K, Item 2.02
Revenue climbed 26% year on year to $64.60 billion, and EPS was $3.83. The company lifted its guidance, which is usually read as management's view of coming periods improving.
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$64.60 billion +26% vs a year ago
…Revenue – Revenue was $64.60 billion, an increase of 26% year-over-year on both a reported and constant currency basis.…
$3.83
…Diluted earnings per share (EPS) $ 3.83 $ 1.05 265 %.…
Guidance raised
…We are raising our expense outlook to incorporate the $9.9 billion charge related to legal proceedings recognized in the third quarter.…
Revenue grew 26%, but EPS rose only about 2% excluding a $9.89B legal charge. Capex passed operating cash flow, free cash flow turned negative, and net cash fell to $1.5B.
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