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Meta's free cash flow plummeted from $8.5 billion in the prior-year quarter to $784 million in Q2 due to massive AI infrastructure spending. — A drastic reduction in free cash flow suggests that AI investments are consuming almost all operating cash, limiting capital available for buybacks or dividends.
-0.80Meta raised its 2026 capital expenditure outlook to a range of $130 billion to $145 billion, increasing the low end of the range by $5 billion. — Continued upward revisions to CapEx indicate rising costs and a high spending floor that could lead to negative free cash flow in future quarters.
-0.60Meta's revenue grew 28% year-over-year to $60.8 billion, driven by growth in advertising volume and pricing. — Strong top-line growth demonstrates that the core advertising business remains highly healthy and capable of funding expansion.
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Net income fell 14% year-over-year to $15.8 billion, and earnings per share declined 13% to $6.18. — Declining profitability despite rising revenue highlights the immediate margin pressure resulting from AI infrastructure costs.
-0.40Management increased its full-year expense outlook to $165 billion to $169 billion, including $2.4 billion in legal charges. — Higher operational expenses and unexpected legal charges create additional headwinds for net profitability.
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Shares fell after reporting a significant drop in free cash flow due to massive AI infrastructure spending and increased expense guidance.
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