Meta revenue hits $64.6 billion as AI-driven ads surge 26%

The giant posted a 26% revenue jump and triple EPS growth while scaling infrastructure spend for its frontier AI models.

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Meta delivered $64.60 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2026, a 26% increase year-over-year that underscores a robust recovery in advertising demand and AI-enhanced engagement. While reported net income surged to $9,860 million with diluted EPS of $3.83, the bottom line was heavily impacted by a $9.89 billion charge related to a settlement with U.S. State Attorneys General regarding teen mental health. Without that legal hurdle, EPS would have stood at a $7.40.…

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