• Meta Platforms’ third-quarter 2026 net income more than tripled to $9.86 billion, while revenue rose 26% year-over-year to $64.6 billion.
• Operating income fell 37% year-over-year to $12.99 billion; expenses included a $9.89 billion teen mental-health litigation charge.
• A new non-voting Class C common stock will take effect January 19, 2027, with a one-for-one stock dividend planned.
• Fourth-quarter 2026 revenue is expected at $73 billion–$76 billion, while full-year expenses are forecast at $175 billion–$179 billion.
• The 2026 capital expenditure outlook narrowed to $135 billion–$145 billion, including principal payments on finance leases.

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