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\nMeta continues to post soaring revenue, but the Mark Zuckerberg-led company took a big hit in the second quarter of 2026 related to legal proceedings and layoffs.<\/p>\n

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\n\tThe company, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, said it took $2.4 billion in charges \u201crelated to legal proceedings\u201d in Q2; it didn\u2019t immediately disclose what legal proceedings those referred to. In addition, Meta\u2019s bottom line was dinged by $1.18 billion in severance expenses in connection with the May 2026 layoff of about 8,000 employees amid its companywide shift to prioritize AI.<\/p>\n

\n\tFor the second quarter of 2026, Meta posted revenue of $60.8 billion, up 28%, and net income of $15.85 billion, an decrease of 14% (translating to earnings per share of $6.18). The company beat on the top line but missed Wall Street\u2019s earnings forecast.<\/p>\n

\n\tMeta expects Q3 2026 total revenue to be in the range of $61 billion-$64 billion (with analysts forecasting $63.24 billion for the period).<\/p>\n

\n\tIn releasing results, Meta provided commentary from CFO Susan Li, who said certain \u201cactive legal and regulatory matters\u201d could \u201csignificantly impact our business and financial results.\u201d For example, according to Li, \u201cwe continue to see scrutiny on youth-related issues in several markets and have a number of youth-related trials scheduled for this year in the U.S., which may ultimately result in a material loss.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tMeta expects 2026 capital spending to be $130 billion-$145 billion (vs. $72.2 billion in 2025), with the increased investment largely supporting the internet company\u2019s AI buildout. Other big tech companies, including Alphabet and Amazon, have also dramatically upped capex targets because of AI. On Tuesday, Meta announced it was investing over $10 billion in a strategic venture with BlackRock to develop and build a data center campus in El Paso, Texas.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cAI is accelerating our core business today, powering our next generation of products, and opening the door to entirely new enterprise opportunities,\u201d Zuckerberg, Meta\u2019s chairman, CEO and co-founder, said in prepared remarks announcing Q2 earnings. \u201cThe results are already showing, and I\u2019m optimistic about the potential ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tZuckerberg has outlined an optimistic vision for AI superintelligence. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed published Tuesday, he argued that if powerful AI tools are widely distributed, society overall will benefit and there will be more jobs \u2014 not fewer. \u201cMeta is committed to building [AI] with the principles of individual empowerment, invention and balance of power,\u201d he wrote. The exec criticized the notion of \u201ccentralizing\u201d AI power among a \u201chandful of institutions,\u201d saying he believes \u201cdelivering personal superintelligence to everyone\u201d is the right way forward.<\/p>\n

\n\tMeta\u2019s recent AI initiatives have included the new Muse Image model. But just days after launching the feature, the company suspended Muse Image\u2019s feature that had let users generate images using public\u00a0Instagram\u00a0accounts, coming after widespread criticism over its opt-out policy including from Hollywood talent agencies.<\/p>\n

\n\tAnalysts on average expected Meta to report Q2 revenue of $60.17 billion and earnings of $7.22 per share, according to LSEG Data & Analytics.<\/p>\n

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