Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) beats Q2-2026 adjusted Non-GAAP EPS consensus of approx. $7.18 per share (July 29, 2026, after market close)
Miss
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Published on 19. July 2026
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Predicted for 29. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Meta reports Q2-2026 results on July 29, 2026 after US market close. Analyst consensus is approximately $7.18 Non-GAAP EPS (MarketBeat, conservative end of the range) to $7.32 (ChartMill), with revenue consensus ~$60.18B (company guidance: $58–61B). Meta has beaten consensus in 11 of the last 12 quarters. AI-powered advertising tools (Advantage+) boost conversion rates and thereby CPM prices. Reality Labs remains an operating drag, but the core ad business clearly compensates. No direct Polymarket anchor for this quarter; estimate based on Meta's historical beat rate and guidance midpoint.
Data basis for this prediction
- MarketBeat: META Q2 2026 Non-GAAP EPS consensus $7.18 (Stand: Juli 2026)
- ChartMill: META EPS forecast Q2 2026 = $7.32 (Stand: Juli 2026)
- FinanceCalendar: META earnings date confirmed July 29, 2026 after market close
- Meta IR: Q2 2026 revenue guidance $58–61 Mrd. USD (Stand: April 2026)
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 meldete für Q2 2026 (29. Juli 2026) einen tatsächlichen Non-GAAP-EPS von 6,18 USD – deutlich unter dem Konsens von ~7,18–7,22 USD. Das entspricht einer Verfehlung von ca. 14–16 %. Ursachen: (1) Einmalbelastung von 2,4 Mrd. USD durch Rechtsstreitigkeiten, (2) 1,18 Mrd. USD Abfindungskosten, (3) Gesamtausgaben +55 % auf 42,03 Mrd. USD, die die operative Marge von 43 % auf 31 % drückten, sowie (4) Investitionsausgaben (CapEx) von 31,08 Mrd. USD, die den Free Cash Flow auf nur 784 Mio. USD einstürzten. Der Umsatz von 60,8 Mrd. USD übertraf die Erwartungen leicht, kompensierte den EPS-Fehler jedoch nicht. Meta-Aktie fiel nachbörslich ca. 8–10 %. Quellen: 247wallst.com, tickeron.com, money365.market
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