Key Facts About Meta’s Financial Outlook
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) anticipates capital expenditures between $115 billion and $135 billion in 2026, a significant increase from $72 billion in 2025. This projection aligns with the company’s efforts to bolster its AI infrastructure as it aims to develop personal superintelligence technologies. CFO Susan Li states that this investment is essential for supporting Meta’s core business and AI initiatives.
In 2025, Meta reported $196 billion in advertising revenue, marking a 22% year-over-year increase, which constituted 98% of the company’s total sales. CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes that enhanced productivity from AI will further increase advertising’s share of global GDP in the coming years, highlighting the company’s focus on improving ad capabilities to drive growth.
