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title: "$Meta Platforms(META.US) +7.6% post-mkt after 4Q revs and earnings beat expectations, 1Q rev guidanc"
description: "$Meta Platforms(META.US) +7.6% post-mkt after 4Q revs and earnings beat expectations, 1Q rev guidance came in well above expectations, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised a major AI acceleration in 2026 "
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/topics/100000000432612.md"
published_at: "2026-01-29T00:11:14.000Z"
author: "[Gary Black Tracker](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/17077344)"
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# $Meta Platforms(META.US) +7.6% post-mkt after 4Q revs and earnings beat expectations, 1Q rev guidanc

$Meta Platforms(META.US) +7.6% post-mkt after 4Q revs and earnings beat expectations, 1Q rev guidance came in well above expectations, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised a major AI acceleration in 2026 as it races to catch up with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic in the AI chatbot war. With the new spending Zuckerberg plans to build data centers all over the globe, release new cutting-edge AI models, and infuse the core advertising business with AI during 2026.

4Q results:

\- Revs $59.9B vs $58.4B est

\- EPS $8.88 vs $8.19 est

1Q guidance:

\- Revs $53.5B-$56.5B vs $51.3B est

FY’26 CapExp of $115B-$135B in 2026 vs $72B in 2025, largely driven by increased investment in AI infrastructure and talent.

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.
