1 Massive Number From Meta Platforms' Earnings Report Every Investor Needs to See

The big news that shocked investors when Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) released its third-quarter update in late October was the social media company's plans for capital expenditures to soar in 2026. While the company didn't provide the exact figure at the time, management indicated that the dollar growth in capital expenditures in 2026 would be significantly higher than it was in 2025. In other words, management was essentially saying: Expect a figure north of $100 billion.With the tech giant's fourth-quarter results (along with management's full-year outlook) out, we now have a much better idea of where exactly capital expenditures may fall in 2026. Meta said in its fourth-quarter update on Wednesday afternoon that it expects capital expenditures for the year to be between $115 billion and $135 billion. Here's a closer look at Meta's fourth-quarter results and what this number means for the company and investors.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool