Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) 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.
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Industry: Internet Content & Information
Meta Platforms, Inc. NASDAQ:META Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
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Press Release
NVIDIA and Meta to Expand Collaboration on Muse and Muse Family of Models Amid Robust Growth
globenewswire.com • 8d ago Press Release ● Major ⚠ 3
Meta Announces Pricing of Offering of Depositary Shares Representing Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock and Offering of Class A Common Stock in Connection with Forward Sale Agreements
Meta priced a concurrent dual offering: $25.0 billion of Class A common stock (upsized from $22.5 billion) at $625.00 per share via forward sale agreements, plus 250 million depositary shares of 6.50% Series A mandatory convertible preferred stock at $50.00 each.
Expected net proceeds total roughly $37.4 billion (~$24.9B common plus ~$12.5B preferred), or about $43 billion with over-allotments, earmarked for general corporate purposes; the forward sales settle at approximately $622.92 per share on or before November 19, 2027.
Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are lead bookrunners; the preferred shares carry a $1,000 liquidation preference and mandatorily convert into Class A (or proposed Class C) common stock by August 15, 2029, with depositary shares to list on Nasdaq as METAM.
• 8d ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Critical ⚠ 5
Meta Announces Launch of Offering of Depositary Shares Representing Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock and Offering of Class A Common Stock in Connection with Forward Sale Agreements
Meta announced concurrent underwritten offerings of approximately $35 billion — $22.5 billion of Class A common stock sold via forward sale agreements with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, plus ~$12.5 billion of Series A mandatory convertible preferred depositary shares (250 million shares, listing as METAM).
The raise is part of a broader financing plan that includes a planned ~$60 billion ATM program in Class C stock expected to commence in Q1 2027, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes including AI infrastructure investment. Meta expects $135-145 billion of 2026 capex.
Q3 2026 fundamentals remain strong — revenue of $64.6 billion (up 26% YoY), net income of $9.9 billion, and $97 billion of nine-month operating cash flow — and NVIDIA, AMD, and Broadcom have indicated non-binding interest in purchasing up to $5 billion of the common offering.
The near-term dilution and supply overhang from a potential $95 billion+ total equity program is the bear case; the strategic rationale is funding the AI infrastructure buildout at an Aa3/AA- rated balance sheet.
• 9d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Infinity Hires Meta Superintelligence Labs Chip Veteran and the CUDA Educator Who's Taught Two Million Engineers
businesswire.com • 12d ago Press Release ● Critical ⚠ 5
Meta Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Meta reported Q3 2026 revenue of $64.60 billion, up 26% year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $3.83 versus $1.05 a year ago.
Results include a $9.89 billion charge for the agreement with 52 state attorneys general over teen mental health litigation; excluding it, operating income would have been $22.88 billion and EPS $7.40, but GAAP operating margin still fell from 40% to 20% and free cash flow was negative $2.12 billion on $34.91 billion of capex.
The Board approved a new non-voting Class C common stock effective January 2027, with a one-time stock dividend of one Class C share per Class A and Class B share — an economic effect like a two-for-one split that preserves Zuckerberg's voting control.
Guidance calls for Q4 revenue of $73-76 billion, 2026 capex of $135-145 billion, and Reality Labs losses narrowing to about $15 billion next year, with management saying AI investments position it to sustain strong revenue growth through 2027.
• 14d ago AI analysis › Press Release
DataDome Report: Agentic Browser Traffic Surged Nearly 5x in a Month, as Meta's Muse Arrived Unannounced From the Cloud
businesswire.com • 20d ago Press Release
Meta Is Back in the AI Race. Muse Wonder Just Ranked #2 for Accounting, According to DualEntry Accounting AI Benchmark
businesswire.com • 21d ago Press Release
Meta to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results
Meta Platforms announced it will release third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET the same day, with a live webcast and subsequent replay available on the Meta investor relations website.
This is a scheduling notice only; it contains no financial figures or guidance.
• 23d ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major
$2.6 Trillion and Climbing: Where the AI Spending Is Going
prnewswire.com • 27d ago Press Release
Zelestra Passes $1 Billion in 2026 US Project Financing with $350 Million Close for 203 MW Reclamation Solar Project Backed by Meta
businesswire.com • 28d ago Press Release
Dolby and Meta Expand Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision Across Meta's Ecosystem
Dolby and Meta announced an expansion of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across Meta's ecosystem, unveiled at Meta Connect.
Meta AI glasses become the first global consumer device capable of capturing audio in Dolby Atmos, with new Dolby experiences also coming to Instagram.
Meta's newest VR device will support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos when it launches next year, broadening Dolby's licensing footprint across a major device and social platform ecosystem. No financial terms were disclosed.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 4
What If the Next Generation of AI Data Centers Goes to the Energy Source?
This GlobeNewswire item is a paid AINewsWire (IBN) editorial profiling MAX Power Mining Corp.'s natural hydrogen program in Saskatchewan — it is not an Amazon disclosure, and AMZN appears only as ecosystem context.
The piece frames AI data centers as a power-constraint story, citing IEA data that big-tech capital spending exceeded $400 billion in 2025 and is expected to rise another 75% in 2026, with Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta planning more than $600 billion of combined AI spending in 2026.
MAX Power's core claims are Canada's first natural hydrogen drilling discovery at Lawson, hydrogen concentrations up to 28.60% in sealed core samples and helium as high as 8.7%, a multi-well validation program stepping out 30 km to the Salt Wall, and a Kyndryl engagement to commercialize its MAXX LEMI exploration platform.
The only Amazon-specific content is a blurb that Amazon Connect is expanding into four agentic AI solutions; there is no new financial or corporate event for AMZN, so this should be treated as promotional noise for the filer.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Claritev Appoints Ben Letham to its Board of Directors
Claritev appointed Ben Letham to its Board of Directors effective September 14, 2026, filling an existing vacancy on the Board.
Letham is a research scientist at Meta specializing in AI and optimization systems, and co-created Prophet, an open-source forecasting tool; he holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from MIT.
CEO Travis Dalton framed the appointment as part of a two-year transformation of Claritev's leadership, Board, and solution strategy, positioning the company as an AI-forward healthcare technology firm.
The move carries no financial terms; its significance is strategic, deepening board expertise as Claritev deploys AI across solutions serving more than 750 payers, over 100,000 employers, and 60 million consumers.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Meta Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Meta Platforms' board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.525 per share on both Class A and Class B common stock.
The dividend is payable on September 28, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 21, 2026.
The declaration continues Meta's existing quarterly payout at the current rate, with no increase, reduction, or change to the capital-return program announced.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
One Chip, One Datacenter: Meta and Panmnesia Extend Tight Coupling Beyond the Rack with CXL · Published by Invitation from Nature
businesswire.com • 1mo ago Press Release
Innovid Expands NIVO with Meta Ads MCP Integration to Bring Connected AI Workflows to Social Advertising
businesswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release ● Critical ⚠ 3
Meta's Agreement With Bipartisan Attorneys General: Calling on TikTok and YouTube to Join Us in Supporting Teens
Meta agreed to a sweeping $18 billion settlement with 52 attorneys general, implementing strict daily time limits, night blocks, and muted school notifications for teens on Instagram and Facebook.
The company will take a $10 billion legal expense charge in Q3 2026, a figure not included in prior guidance, representing a significant unexpected financial impact.
Terms include a 10-year commitment to new safety standards, with a portion of funds contingent on competitors TikTok and YouTube adopting similar measures.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Facebook Outranks Yelp for Automotive Service Reviews Across Every Generation, Alchemer Study Finds
businesswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release ● Critical ⚠ 3
Meta Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Meta reported second quarter revenue of $60.80 billion, up 28% year-over-year, fueled by a 14% increase in ad impressions and a 12% rise in average price per ad.
Despite the top-line surge, net income declined 14% to $15.85 billion with diluted EPS of $6.18, as costs jumped 55% driven by infrastructure investments and a $2.40 billion legal charge.
Management raised its full-year expense outlook to $165-169 billion and narrowed capex guidance to $130-145 billion while forecasting Q3 revenue of $61-64 billion.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 2
Meta Announces New Strategic Venture with BlackRock to Develop Data Center in El Paso
BlackRock has formed a strategic venture with Meta Platforms to develop and own a 1-gigawatt data center campus in El Paso, Texas, backed by approximately $14 billion in total development costs.
Funds managed by BlackRock will hold an 80% ownership interest, contributing roughly $4.9 billion in equity and securing $12.5 billion in debt financing, while Meta retains 20% ownership and serves as the sole tenant via long-term lease agreements.
The transaction, expected to close in the coming days with capacity coming online in 2028, leverages BlackRock's infrastructure expertise and capital to support Meta's AI ambitions, with Meta providing residual value guarantees of up to $13 billion.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Meta to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results
Meta Platforms announced that its second quarter 2026 financial results will be released after market close on July 29, 2026.
The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day, accessible via its investor relations website.
Meta noted that it utilizes its IR website, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads channels for disclosing material non-public information under Regulation FD.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
EssilorLuxottica and Meta expand the accessibility of wearables category with new collection
globenewswire.com • 4mo ago Press Release
Meta Earth Reaches 6.3M Verified Users, Launching 'ME 730' Campaign to Celebrate Two Years of Mainnet
globenewswire.com • 4mo ago Press Release
Drive Social Media Offers an Update to Clients Regarding the 2026 Meta Ads Attribution Window Changes
businesswire.com • 4mo ago Press Release
Zelestra Expands US partnership with Meta through 180 MWdc Palmera solar PPA in Texas
businesswire.com • 4mo ago Press Release
Meta, ABC Form Partnership to Launch Academy to Train and Create Jobs for Construction Craft Professionals
globenewswire.com • 4mo ago Press Release
ARKAY Beverages Seeks Social Media Employees to Manage Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Global Digital Engagement
globenewswire.com • 5mo ago Press Release
Richardson Hartley Law and Humphries Kerstetter to pursue Meta for role in multi-billion scam ad scandal through group legal action
globenewswire.com • 5mo ago Press Release
Meta Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Meta Platforms declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.525 per share for its Class A and Class B common stock.
The dividend is payable on June 25, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2026.
This is a routine maintenance of the company's existing dividend policy.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Zefr Deepens Meta Partnership, Bringing AI-Powered Pre-Bid Controls to Threads Feed
businesswire.com • 5mo ago Press Release
Santa Clara County Counsel Files Landmark Civil Prosecution Taking On Meta's Role in Massive Consumer Fraud
businesswire.com • 5mo ago Press Release ● Critical ⚠ 2
Meta Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Meta reported Q1 revenue of $56.31 billion, up 33% year-over-year, driven by a 19% increase in ad impressions and 12% higher average price per ad.
Diluted EPS reached $10.44, though results included a one-time $8.03 billion income tax benefit; excluding this benefit, EPS would have been $3.13 lower.
Management raised full-year 2026 CapEx guidance to $125-145 billion from $115-135 billion to support AI infrastructure and higher component costs.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Noon Energy and Meta Announce Plans for Up to 1 GW of 100+ Hour Energy Storage for Data Centers
globenewswire.com • 6mo ago Press Release
Meta and CBRE Announce LevelUp – a Multiyear Program to Recruit and Train Thousands of Technicians to Build Meta's Data Centers in the U.S.
businesswire.com • 6mo ago Press Release ● Major
Meta to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results
prnewswire.com • 6mo ago Press Release
Corning and Meta Celebrate Start of Construction on Cable Manufacturing Expansion in North Carolina to Support AI Buildout
businesswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release
Entergy Louisiana announces a new agreement with Meta that will deliver an additional $2B in customer savings
prnewswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release
Jury Hits Meta and YouTube with $3 Million Compensatory Verdict in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
businesswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release
Zelestra Secures $600 Million Green Financing for 440 MW Texas Solar Portfolio Backed by Meta PPAs
businesswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release
Slash Launches Meta Invoice Cashback Program to Replace Lost Card Rewards for Advertisers
businesswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release
MONAT® Announces Strategic Integration with Meta, Expanding Its Industry-Leading Social Commerce Ecosystem
globenewswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release
Meta to Participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
prnewswire.com • 8mo ago Press Release
MN8 Energy Supports Meta's U.S. Data Center Operations with 80 MW Solar Project in Pennsylvania
businesswire.com • 8mo ago Press Release ● Major
Seaport Therapeutics Presents New Meta-Analysis Examining the Impact of Clinical Trial Design Factors on Placebo Response in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Trials
businesswire.com • 8mo ago Press Release ● Major
Meta Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
prnewswire.com • 8mo ago Press Release
growthzacks Releases Meta Ads Rolling Reach Report Generator for E-Commerce Advertisers to Measure Audience Saturation
newsfilecorp.com • 8mo ago Press Release
Zelestra Expands Relationship with Meta in the US, with a New Power Purchase Agreement for the 176 MWdc Skull Creek Solar Plant in Texas
businesswire.com • 8mo ago Press Release ● Major
Meta Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
prnewswire.com • 9mo ago Press Release
Corning and Meta Announce Multiyear, up to $6 Billion Agreement to Accelerate US Data Center Buildout
businesswire.com • 9mo ago 6 law-firm class-action alerts