META Earnings Report, History & EPS Beat Rate.
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Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc. META
Internet Content & Information · Updated 10/12/2026
EPS beats: 6 of 8 comparable reports. Positive price windows: 4 of 8.
Forward multiples use consensus for the fiscal year ending 2026-12-31, not the next 12 months. Negative or unavailable earnings multiples show “—”. Forward ADR multiples are omitted when the currency/share basis is not reconciled.
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Revenue actual | Price window* | 5 sessions* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 2026 | 7.19 | 6.18 | -14.0% | Miss | 60.8B | -9.2% | -0.8% |
| Apr 29 2026 | 6.70 | 10.44 | +55.8% | Beat | 56.31B | -8.9% | -8.7% |
| Jan 28 2026 | 8.19 | 8.88 | +8.4% | Beat | 59.89B | +9.7% | -0.6% |
| Oct 29 2025 | 6.72 | 1.05 | -84.4% | Miss | 51.24B | -11.3% | -15.4% |
| Jul 30 2025 | 5.88 | 7.14 | +21.4% | Beat | 47.52B | +10.5% | +10.3% |
| Apr 30 2025 | 5.23 | 6.43 | +22.9% | Beat | 42.31B | +3.2% | +7.6% |
| Jan 29 2025 | 6.75 | 8.02 | +18.8% | Beat | 48.39B | +1.9% | +4.5% |
| Oct 30 2024 | 5.25 | 6.03 | +14.9% | Beat | 40.59B | -4.3% | -3.6% |
*Adjusted close before the report date to the first (or fifth) trading close after it. This window can span two sessions and is not an isolated earnings-day return. Figures may be revised by the provider.
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What does the historical EPS beat rate mean?
The percentage of up to eight recent reports where actual EPS exceeded the analyst estimate. Missing estimates are excluded; meets are not beats. It measures earnings history, not investment wins or the chance a stock will rise.
How can I compare valuation before earnings?
Switch to Valuation to compare trailing and forward P/E and P/S. Open a company to see the fiscal year used for forward estimates, its one-year price chart and comparable companies’ recent earnings. Always compare similar accounting bases and business models.
Can I filter earnings before open or after close?
Yes. Use Release window to select before open, after close or time unconfirmed. Expected windows come from Nasdaq for near-term dates. Verify the final time on the company’s investor relations website.
Why can a stock fall after beating earnings?
Guidance, margins, valuation and what investors had already priced in can matter more than an EPS beat. Compare the reported result with the separate historical price windows; neither guarantees the next reaction.