Meta Platforms, Inc. — Fundamental Stock Analysis and Report Card
Located in Menlo Park, CA, US. Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family. These services are accessible across a variety of digital platforms, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality devices, and wearables. The company's activities are organized into two principal divisions: the Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment encompasses well-known platforms such as: Facebook, where users can share content, participate in discussions, explore new interests, and build connections. Instagram, a vibrant community dedicated to sharing visual media like photos and videos, sending private messages, and utilizing features such as user feeds, ephemeral stories, short video reels, live streams, and integrated shopping functionalities. Messenger, a dedicated application that facilitates text, audio, and video communications, enabling individuals to communicate with their social networks, communities, and even businesses across different devices and operating systems. WhatsApp, a widely adopted and secure messaging service employed by individuals and enterprises for private communication and financial transactions. The Reality Labs division concentrates on pioneering augmented and virtual reality technologies. This segment is responsible for creating consumer-grade hardware, sophisticated software, and engaging content, all aimed at fostering a sense of connection among people, regardless of their physical location or time zone. Meta Platforms Inc. was founded in 2004 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Menlo Park, California.
Revenue, earnings and profitability.
Strong revenue growth and earnings can attract investors, driving the stock price up. Profitability indicates the company's efficiency and sustainability, which impacts investor confidence. Poor performance in these areas can lead to a decrease in stock price.
Revenue History
Earnings History
Margins
Income & Cash Flow analysis.
An income statement shows what a company earned and spent over a period — revenue at the top, costs and expenses in between, and net income at the bottom. A cash flow statement tracks the actual cash moving in and out, across operations, investing, and financing. Read together, they show whether reported earnings are backed by real cash.
Q1 2026 Total ($) | Q1 2026 Margin (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 56.3b +14.0b +33.1% | |
| Gross Income | 46.1b +11.4b +32.7% | 82% -0.3pp -0.3% |
| EBITDA | 30.0b +7.5b +33.2% | 53% +0.0pp +0.1% |
| Operating Income | 22.9b +5.3b +30.3% | 41% -0.9pp -2.1% |
| Net Income | 26.8b +10.1b +60.9% | 48% +8.2pp +20.9% |
| Earnings Per Share | 10.57 +4.0 +60.4% | |
| Operating Cash Flow | 32.2b +8.2b +34.1% | 57% +0.4pp +0.8% |
| Free Cash Flow | 13.2b +2.1b +19.3% | 23% -2.7pp -10.3% |
| Research & Development | 17.7b +5.5b +45.7% | 31% +2.7pp +9.5% |
What are the analysts saying?
Analyst Consensus aggregates Wall Street recommendations into buy/hold/sell counts, while the Fundamental Scorecard grades the company on six financial ratios (P/B, P/E, D/E, ROA, ROE, DCF) plus an overall score. The two measure different things and can point in different directions.