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I Was Wrong About Meta Earnings, But the Stock Is Still a Buy

Meta whiffed on earnings, but the buying opportunity just got better.

I Was Wrong About Meta Earnings, But the Stock Is Still a Buy

Published July 30, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) tumbled on its second-quarter earnings report Wednesday.

The stock was down more than 10% at one point after hours, as it badly missed bottom-line estimates, with expenses jumping in part due to one-time costs for legal proceedings and severance payments.

Details

Earnings per share fell from $7.14 to $6.18, well below the consensus at $7.22.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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