Meta Platforms, Inc.

As of September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 1.85T, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.88T, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 3, 2027.

As of September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. has 2.55B shares outstanding.

As of September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 24.46. The price-to-sales ratio is 7.62, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 6.78.

As of September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 18.03 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.78 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 23.69 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Meta Platforms, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 60.08, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 1.88T versus a market cap of 1.85T, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.90, meaning it holds 1.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 42.16, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 37.54 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 32.26, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 23.88 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 19.23, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 24.64, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 3.06M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 78,865.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. recorded 3.61B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 4.58, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 78.86B, leaving 75.25B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 7.72% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 669.98, while the 200-day moving average is 632.10.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. generated 241.61B in revenue and converted that into 75.25B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 29.31. EBITDA reached 104.30B, while operating income came in at 79.38B.

As of September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. holds 82.45B in cash and equivalents against 114.84B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 72.45B. Total book value stands at 272.39B, with working capital of 56.89B providing operational flexibility.

Meta Platforms, Inc. produced 133.09B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. After subtracting -104.44B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 28.65B - equivalent to 11.29 per share.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. posted a gross margin of 81.03, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 32.86 and net profit margin of 31.15 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. paid dividends of 2.13 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 7.17 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 1.54, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -1.51, meaning Meta Platforms, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

As of September 30, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 7.13, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.