Meta (META) Reports $46B Free Cash Flow with 41% Operating Margin
Published on Β· Source: finance.yahoo.com

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Summarized by AI from the source belowMeta Platforms (META) reported a $46 billion free cash flow for 2025 and a 41% operating margin. The stock has decreased 20% from its peak, closing at $577.22 on June 18, 2026. Analysts project full-year 2026 capital expenditures (capex) between $125 billion and $145 billion, an increase from 2025's $72.22 billion. Despite market concerns, the average analyst price target for META sits at $827.32, with 49 buy ratings and a potential 46% upside based on current valuations.
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About Meta Platforms Inc. (META)
Meta Platforms owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, earning almost all of its revenue from digital advertising while investing heavily in AI and the metaverse.
The Communication Services sector covers media, entertainment, telecom and interactive companies that connect and inform people.
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