Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) beats Q2-2026 adjusted Non-GAAP EPS consensus of approx. USD 7.23 per share (July 29, 2026, after market close)
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 26. July 2026
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Predicted for 29. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Consensus EPS per alphastreet.com: USD 7.23 (range: USD 5.76–8.55); revenue consensus USD 60.26 billion (+26.6% YoY). Meta has beaten Non-GAAP EPS consensus in 11 of the last 12 quarters. Ad business benefits from AI-driven targeting (Advantage+ tools) and sustained US demand strength. Llama monetization (API revenue) and Reality Labs losses are known, already priced-in factors. No explicit Polymarket market for this specific quarter; calibrated at 73% based on historical Meta beat rate (~85% of last 12 quarters), discounted for current macro environment.
Data basis for this prediction
- Meta Q2 2026 EPS-Konsens 7,23 USD, Umsatz 60,26 Mrd. USD – alphastreet.com (26.07.2026)
- Meta historische Beat-Rate: 11/12 Quartale – alphastreet.com, Bloomberg
- EarningsCompass Tech-Earnings-Kalender KW31 2026 – earningscompass.app
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: Miss
Meta berichtete für Q2 2026 (29. Juli 2026) einen GAAP-EPS von 6,18 USD – deutlich unter dem Konsens von ~7,22–7,23 USD (ca. 14% verfehlt). Meta veröffentlicht kein offizielles Non-GAAP-EPS; der von alphastreet genannte Konsens von 7,23 USD bezieht sich auf den Standard-GAAP-EPS-Konsens. Ursachen des Misses: (1) 2,4 Mrd. USD einmalige Rechtskosten, (2) 1,18 Mrd. USD Abfindungen aus dem Stellenabbau im Mai 2026, (3) massiv gestiegene Capex von 31,1 Mrd. USD, die den Free Cash Flow von 8,55 Mrd. auf nur 784 Mio. USD drückte. Der Umsatz (60,8 Mrd. USD, +28% YoY) übertraf zwar den Konsens, konnte das EPS-Miss aber nicht kompensieren. Meta-Aktie fiel nach Börsenschluss ca. 8–10%. Quellen: investor.atmeta.com (offizielle Pressemitteilung), 247wallst.com (Earnings-Tracker: 'Miss'), investing.com/yahoo finance (Earnings-Call-Transcript).
📈 Economy
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The S&P 500 dropped 4.36% on 5 November 2026 to 7,353.73 — its steepest one-day fall since April 2025 — triggered by an AI-chip selloff that wiped out the post-midterm rally (4 November: +1.72% to 7,698.80). Closing above 7,500 by 13 November requires a +2.0% recovery over 6 trading sessions. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan maintain year-end targets of 7,400–8,100; S&P 500 EPS growth consensus for 2026 stands at +14% YoY. Downside risks: elevated Treasury yields, persistent AI capex uncertainty. No specific Polymarket/Kalshi market found for this level.
📈 Economy
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The BLS releases October 2026 CPI on November 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET. Nowflation forecasts 3.82 percent YoY; the Cleveland Fed nowcasting model forecasts 3.74 percent — both clearly above the 3.7 percent threshold. The September 2026 prior reading was exactly 3.7 percent. Rising energy prices (Strait of Hormuz effectively closed since mid-October) and stable core inflation support a further uptick. An existing open platform prediction covers CPI >3.5%; this forecast raises the bar by 20 basis points. A miss would primarily require unexpected weakness in the energy component or food prices.
📈 Economy
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Gold (XAU/USD) rose to $4,134.83 on 5 November 2026 — driven by the Democratic midterm sweep (higher fiscal spending expected) and persistent inflation pressure. Kalshi's Dec 31 settlement market shows ~32% probability for a close above $4,400 and ~43% for above $4,300. Reaching the $4,400 year-end target would require a further ~6.4% gain. Supporting factors: fiscal expansion, geopolitical risks, structurally high central bank demand; UBS forecasts $4,800, JPMorgan $6,000 at year-end. Headwind: hawkish Fed stance (Polymarket: 72.5% for a December rate hike to 4.00–4.25%). Prediction anchors on Kalshi's ~32% for >$4,400.