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Meta Q3 revenue and adjusted earnings beat estimates; stock up 3% after-hours

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 21, 2026, 5:21 PM EDTUpdated Oct 21, 2026, 5:24 PM EDT

Meta reported Q3 revenue of $64.6B vs $63.3B estimate. Adjusted EPS $7.40 excluding a $10B legal charge. Q4 guidance $73B-$76B. Capex narrowed to $135B-$145B. Free cash flow negative $2.12B. Class C nonvoting stock announced. Reality Labs losses narrowing. Stock up 3% after-hours to $721.50.

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WHAT WE KNOW

Q3 revenue $64.6B vs $63.3B estimate
Adjusted EPS $7.40 excluding $10B legal charge