"Meta's fourth-quarter revenue rose 24% year over year to nearly $59.9 billion, fueled by an 18% increase in ad impressions and a 6% rise in average price per ad across its family of apps."
"This robust revenue growth translated to $36.2 billion in operating cash flow during the period -- up from $28.0 billion in the year-ago quarter, putting total 2025 operating cash flow at about $116 billion."
"Management expects 2026 capital expenditures to be between $115 billion and $135 billion, reflecting their commitment to significant growth opportunities enabled by artificial intelligence."
""We are now seeing a major AI acceleration," said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, indicating the company's focus on leveraging AI for future growth."
The market is concerned about the substantial investments in AI infrastructure and their potential returns, leading to declines in tech stock prices. Despite some stocks being oversold, companies like Meta Platforms and Pinterest show promise with strong engagement metrics. Meta's revenue increased by 24% year over year, driven by higher ad impressions and prices, resulting in significant operating cash flow. However, investor anxiety stems from anticipated capital expenditures of up to $135 billion in 2026, as the company pursues growth opportunities through AI.
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