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Meta Just Burned Cash for the First Time Since Its IPO Year: Wall Street Raised Its Targets Anyway

Oct 22, 2026 · 10:40 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Meta Just Burned Cash for the First Time Since Its IPO Year: Wall Street Raised Its Targets Anyway

Meta free cash flow turned negative at -$2.12 billion in the third quarter as capex topped operating cash. Wall Street still lifted price targets.

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Meta spent more money than it made this quarter for the first time. Wall Street still thinks the company's future is bright and worth more.

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