Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) reports Q3 FY2026 total revenue exceeding 63.0 billion USD in the quarterly report (July–September 2026, released October 28, 2026; confirmed by Meta IR or Bloomberg by October 29, 2026)
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Published on 20. September 2026
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Predicted for 28. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Meta provided Q3 FY2026 revenue guidance of $61.0–64.0 billion at the Q2 FY2026 earnings call (July 2026); analyst consensus per MarketScreener is $63.3 billion (+18–20% YoY based on Q3 2025 actual of $40.6 billion). The $63.0 billion threshold sits below consensus but clearly above the guidance midpoint ($62.5 billion). AI advertising (Advantage+ Campaigns, Llama 4-based targeting) and Instagram Reels monetization provide structural tailwinds. Meta beats analyst consensus in ~65–70% of quarters historically. Own calibration: 58%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Meta Q3 FY2026 Umsatz-Guidance: 61,0–64,0 Mrd. USD (Meta Investor Relations / MarketScreener, Juli 2026)
- Analystenkonses Q3 FY2026: 63,31 Mrd. USD Umsatz, 6,53 USD EPS (MarketScreener / Moomoo, Stand Sep 2026)
- Meta Q3 FY2026 Earnings-Datum bestätigt: 28. Oktober 2026 (Nasdaq.com / Zacks Earnings Calendar)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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