Meta (META) reports Q3 2026 results on October 21 after the close, with the stock at $709.33 and the 24/7 Wall St. target of $913.41 implying 28.77% upside. To justify the Street’s most aggressive targets, the article says Meta needs revenue at or above the top of its $61B–$64B guidance, ad pricing holding near Q2’s +12% gain, and capex staying within $130B–$145B without drifting higher. In Q2, revenue rose 27.96% to $60.80B, but EPS of $6.18 missed estimates, weighed down by a $2.40B legal charge and $1.18B in severance, while free cash flow fell to $784 million. Risks include no 2027 capex outlook, youth-related trials that could cause material losses, and EU enforcement on less personalized ads, with full-year EPS estimates falling from $33.0006 to $30.8051 over 90 days.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.9T |
| Close on 10/19/2026 | 705.44 |
| Change that session | -0.55% |
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