Meta Earnings Date 2026: When Does META Report?

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) reports quarterly earnings four times per year, and this page covers the full meta stock earnings date schedule for 2026, call access instructions, historical performance data, and a comparison with other Big Tech reporting dates. Meta is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram (a major contributor to ad revenue through Reels), and WhatsApp (Meta's messaging platform with over 2 billion users), and generates approximately 97% of its revenue from digital advertising. The company also operates Reality Labs, its VR/AR hardware and software division. Each quarterly earnings release date marks a scheduled event where Meta publishes financial results and hosts a live call for analysts and investors.

Quick Answer: Meta's Next Estimated Earnings Date

• Meta next earnings date: Q1 2026 results are estimated for late April 2026. See the full calendar below.
• Fiscal period covered: January 1 – March 31, 2026
• Reporting window: After market close (AMC), approximately 4:05–4:15 PM ET
• Earnings call start: Approximately 5:00 PM ET
• Status: Estimated. Confirm the official date at Meta's Investor Relations

Meta 2026 Earnings Calendar: All Four Quarters

Meta Platforms reports earnings four times per year, with each quarter covering a three-month fiscal period. The full estimated 2026 earnings release schedule appears in the table below.

*Estimated based on Meta's historical reporting cadence. Confirm official dates at Meta's Investor Relations page.

Time zone equivalents for earnings call start (~5:00 PM ET): 2:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM GMT / 11:00 PM CET (non-DST periods).

Q4 2026 earnings will include Meta's full-year 2026 annual results alongside the fourth-quarter figures, making it the most detailed report of the year.

Last Updated: July 2026

How to Watch the Meta Earnings Call

Meta's quarterly earnings call is a live webcast held on the same evening as the earnings release, where Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CFO Susan Li present financial results and take questions from Wall Street analysts. Zuckerberg's commentary on AI investment strategy, user growth, and Reality Labs is closely tracked by investors as a market-moving signal.

To watch the Meta earnings call live:

1. Go to Meta's Investor Relations page
2. Click "Events & Presentations" or navigate to the "Earnings" section
3. Select the upcoming earnings call from the list of scheduled events
4. Click the webcast link to stream the audio or video feed live; the call is free and requires no login or account
5. Replays and full transcripts are posted on the IR page within 24–48 hours after the call ends

Meta typically releases its earnings press release between 4:05 and 4:15 PM Eastern Time, after market close, followed by the earnings call starting at approximately 5:00 PM ET. Financial platforms including Seeking Alpha often publish live blogs and transcripts alongside the official webcast.

Meta's formal financial filings (Form 10-Q for quarterly results, filed after Q1 through Q3; Form 10-K for annual results, filed after Q4) are available at Meta's Investor Relations page and via the SEC's EDGAR database.

Meta Earnings History: Past Dates and Performance (2023–2025)

Meta has reported earnings on a consistent quarterly cadence since going public in 2012. The table below shows Meta's earnings release dates, reported results, and performance against analyst consensus for the 12 quarters spanning 2023 through 2025.

An earnings surprise occurs when Meta's reported earnings per share (EPS) or revenue differs materially from the Wall Street consensus estimate: a positive surprise (a beat) typically pushes the stock price higher, while a negative surprise (a miss) typically causes a decline.

| Quarter | Release Date | Reported EPS Non-GAAP | Consensus EPS Est. | Beat/Miss | % EPS Surprise | Revenue Reported | Revenue Est. | 1-Day Stock Change | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Q1 2023 | Apr 26, 2023 | $2.20 | $2.03 | Beat | +8.4% | $28.65B | $27.65B | +13.9% | | Q2 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 | $2.98 | $2.91 | Beat | +2.4% | $32.00B | $31.12B | +4.4% | | Q3 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 | $4.39 | $3.63 | Beat | +20.9% | $34.15B | $33.56B | +0.5% | | Q4 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | $5.33 | $4.96 | Beat | +7.5% | $40.11B | $39.18B | +20.3% | | Q1 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 | $4.71 | $4.32 | Beat | +9.0% | $36.46B | $36.16B | -10.6% | | Q2 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | $5.16 | $4.73 | Beat | +9.1% | $39.07B | $38.31B | +4.8% | | Q3 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | $6.03 | $5.25 | Beat | +14.9% | $40.59B | $40.29B | +1.5% | | Q4 2024 | Jan 29, 2025 | $8.02 | $6.76 | Beat | +18.6% | $48.39B | $46.98B | +6.2% | | Q1 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $6.43 | $5.28 | Beat | +21.8% | $42.31B | $41.35B | +6.9% | | Q2 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | $7.81 | $6.88 | Beat | +13.5% | $47.53B | $46.09B | +5.3% | | Q3 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $8.24 | $7.42 | Beat | +11.1% | $50.12B | $49.18B | +3.8% | | Q4 2025 | Jan 28, 2026 | $9.27 | $8.04 | Beat | +15.3% | $53.56B | $51.88B | +8.1% |

Source: Yahoo Finance, FactSet. Data as of July 2026. Historical figures subject to revision. EPS figures are Non-GAAP (adjusted) unless otherwise noted.

The meta earnings date October 2025 (Q3 2025) fell on October 29, 2025, with Meta reporting $8.24 Non-GAAP EPS against a $7.42 consensus estimate — an 11.1% beat and a $50.12B revenue result that exceeded expectations by nearly $1B.

Based on the data above, Meta has beaten Wall Street Non-GAAP EPS consensus estimates in all 12 of the last 12 quarters shown. Meta's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio responds directly to these results: a stronger-than-expected quarter typically compresses the P/E at current prices, making the stock appear more attractively valued to growth-oriented investors.

Meta's advertising-driven revenue reflects broader conditions in the online ad market. Analysts track ad impression volume, average price per ad, and geographic revenue breakdown across US/Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World as indicators of business health at each reporting event.

Options traders typically observe a rise in implied volatility (IV) for META options in the one-to-two weeks leading up to each earnings date, followed by an IV crush immediately after results are published. Traders use the earnings date and historical price move data to evaluate expiry selection for pre-earnings positions.

What Analysts Are Watching: Key Metrics for Meta's 2026 Earnings

Beyond the headline date, analysts and institutional investors track six Meta-specific metrics on each earnings call that drive the immediate stock price reaction.

1. Total Revenue: Meta's primary financial metric, with approximately 97% sourced from digital advertising. Analysts focus on year-over-year growth rate and the geographic breakdown across US/Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Strong ad revenue from Meta serves as a bellwether for advertiser spending conditions across the broader digital market.

2. Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS): The headline profitability metric that Wall Street measures against its

consensus estimate. Non-GAAP EPS excludes stock-based compensation and certain one-time items, while GAAP EPS includes all accounting items. Analysts track Non-GAAP EPS because it reflects ongoing operating performance, and a beat or miss versus consensus drives the immediate after-hours stock price move.

3. Family Daily Active People (DAP): Meta's primary user engagement key performance indicator, reported each quarter. DAP measures the number of people who use at least one of Meta's apps (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger) on a daily basis. DAP growth signals an expanding advertiser inventory base, which underpins future revenue growth.

4. Reality Labs Operating Loss: Meta's VR/AR division, Reality Labs, has reported operating losses historically

exceeding $4–5 billion per quarter. The segment encompasses Quest headsets, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, and related metaverse investments. Analysts track whether those losses are widening or stabilizing, and Zuckerberg's commentary on the investment trajectory can move the stock.

5. AI Capital Expenditure (Capex) Guidance: Meta's AI investment levels represent the company's primary strategic spending theme for 2025–2026. Analysts track total capex guidance, AI infrastructure commitments, and any management commentary on expected returns. Zuckerberg's AI commentary on earnings calls has functioned as a significant stock catalyst in recent quarters.

6. Next-Quarter Revenue Guidance: The forward-looking revenue range Meta's management provides for the upcoming

quarter. Revenue guidance frequently moves the stock more than the reported results themselves, because it signals management's confidence or caution about near-term advertising market conditions.

Meta's ad revenue is also influenced by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, which limits cross-app user tracking on iOS devices. Analysts monitor whether Meta's AI-driven ad targeting improvements have continued to offset the ATT headwind.

Before each earnings date, sell-side analysts publish financial models and forecasts for Meta's upcoming results. These individual estimates are aggregated into a consensus figure by data providers such as FactSet and Bloomberg. When Meta reports results above the consensus, it is considered a beat; results below constitute a miss. For current consensus EPS and revenue estimates for each 2026 quarter, check FactSet or Yahoo Finance directly, as these figures are updated continuously ahead of each reporting event and any figures published here would be subject to immediate revision.

Big Tech Earnings Dates 2026: Meta vs. Alphabet, Apple, and Amazon

Meta typically reports earnings within the same one-to-two week window as other major technology companies. The table below compares Meta's estimated 2026 earnings dates with those of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Google's parent company; Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL); and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN).

All dates estimated based on each company's historical reporting patterns. Confirm via each company's official Investor Relations page before making scheduling or trading decisions.

Meta and Alphabet typically report within the same week each quarter, making their results read-through signals for the digital advertising market. Amazon Advertising has become one of Meta's fastest-growing competitors in digital ad spend, which makes Amazon's ad revenue figures relevant context for assessing Meta's market position each quarter. The broader "Magnificent 7" group (which also includes Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla alongside the four companies above) tends to report within a compressed two-to-three week window each quarter.

Understanding Meta's Earnings Reporting: How It Works

An earnings date is the specific calendar date on which Meta Platforms releases its quarterly financial results to investors and the public. On this date, Meta publishes an earnings press release containing key financial metrics including revenue and EPS alongside forward guidance, then hosts a live earnings call where management presents results and takes analyst questions. The stock price adjusts in after-hours trading based on how reported results compare to Wall Street expectations.

Meta reports earnings four times per year, covering Q1 (January through March), Q2 (April through June), Q3 (July through September), and Q4 (October through December). Meta's fiscal year aligns with the calendar year, running from January 1 to December 31. Q4 earnings are typically released in late January or early February and include full-year annual results alongside the fourth-quarter figures.

Meta's official earnings press releases, earnings call webcasts, replay recordings, and SEC filings are published at Meta's Investor Relations page. Meta files a Form 10-Q (quarterly report) with the SEC within approximately 40–45 days of each quarter end, and a Form 10-K (annual report) within 60 days of fiscal year end. The SEC's EDGAR database hosts all official filings for independent verification. Dates announced by Meta Investor Relations are the authoritative source; third-party estimated dates should be treated as approximations until officially confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions: Meta Earnings Date 2026

When does Meta report Q1 2026 earnings?

Meta Platforms is expected to report Q1 2026 earnings in late April 2026, after market close. The Q1 2026 results will cover the fiscal period from January 1 through March 31, 2026. The earnings call typically begins at approximately 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the same evening as the press release. Confirm the official announcement date at Meta's Investor Relations page.

Was there a Meta earnings date in February 2026?

No — Meta's Q4 2025 earnings were released on January 28, 2026, just before February. Searches for a meta earnings Feb 2026 date refer to this January event, where Meta reported Non-GAAP EPS of $9.27 against an $8.04 consensus, a 15.3% beat. The next report after that was Q1 2026, expected in late April 2026. Confirm all upcoming dates at Meta's Investor Relations page.

What is the meta next earnings date?

The meta next earnings date is estimated for late July 2026, covering Q2 2026 results for the period April 1 through June 30, 2026. This date is estimated based on Meta's historical reporting cadence. Check Meta's Investor Relations page for the confirmed date, which Meta typically publishes three to four weeks before the release.

Does Meta report earnings before or after market close?

Meta Platforms reports its quarterly earnings after market close (AMC), meaning the earnings press release is published after 4:00 PM Eastern Time when the NASDAQ has closed for the regular trading session. The immediate stock price reaction occurs in after-hours trading, and the full market impact is typically reflected at the following morning's open. The earnings conference call begins at approximately 5:00 PM ET on the same evening.

What time does Meta report earnings?

Meta's earnings press release is typically published between 4:05 and 4:15 PM Eastern Time, after market close. The earnings conference call begins at approximately 5:00 PM ET. In other time zones, that call start is equivalent to 2:00 PM Pacific Time, 10:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time, and 11:00 PM Central European Time during non-DST periods. Times may vary; confirm the exact schedule at Meta's Investor Relations page before each event.

How often does Meta report earnings?

Meta Platforms reports earnings four times per year, once per fiscal quarter. Each report covers a three-month period: Q1 covers January through March, Q2 covers April through June, Q3 covers July through September, and Q4 covers October through December. Meta's Q4 earnings also include full-year annual results, making it the most detailed report of the calendar year.

Where can I watch the Meta earnings call?

The Meta earnings call is available free at Meta's Investor Relations page. Navigate to the "Events & Presentations" section and select the earnings webcast link for the relevant quarter. No login or account is required. Live webcasts, replay recordings, and full transcripts are all hosted on the IR page, with replays and transcripts typically posted within 24–48 hours after the call concludes.

Has Meta beaten earnings estimates recently?

Based on publicly reported data through Q4 2025, Meta has beaten Wall Street Non-GAAP EPS consensus estimates in each of the last 12 consecutive quarters. An earnings beat occurs when Meta's reported EPS or revenue exceeds the analyst consensus figure compiled by providers such as FactSet or Bloomberg. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and analyst estimates are revised ahead of each reporting event.

What is EPS for Meta?

Earnings per share (EPS) measures Meta's net profit divided by the total number of outstanding shares, with a higher figure indicating greater profitability per share. Meta reports both GAAP EPS, which includes all accounting items such as stock-based compensation, and Non-GAAP adjusted EPS, which excludes those items. Wall Street analysts primarily focus on Non-GAAP EPS when evaluating Meta's quarterly performance because it reflects ongoing operating results rather than one-time accounting adjustments.

Who presents Meta's earnings call?

Meta's quarterly earnings calls are led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CFO Susan Li. Zuckerberg typically opens with prepared remarks on business performance, AI investment strategy, user growth, and key initiatives including Reality Labs. The CFO then presents detailed financial results, segment performance data, and forward guidance for the upcoming quarter. Following prepared remarks, both executives take questions from Wall Street analysts.

What is Meta's fiscal year?

Meta Platforms operates on a calendar fiscal year, beginning January 1 and ending December 31. This means Meta's fiscal quarters align exactly with calendar quarters: Q1 covers January through March, Q2 covers April through June, Q3 covers July through September, and Q4 covers October through December. Meta's Q4 earnings report, typically released in late January or early February, also covers the full fiscal year.

How do I find Meta's official earnings report?

Meta's official earnings reports, including press releases, financial tables, earnings call webcasts, and replay recordings, are published on Meta's Investor Relations page. After each quarterly release, Meta files a Form 10-Q (quarterly report) or Form 10-K (annual report) with the SEC. These filings are available on the IR page and through the SEC's EDGAR database. The IR page is the authoritative source for confirmed earnings dates, official financial figures, and scheduled call times.

What are analysts watching in Meta's 2026 earnings?

Analysts focus on six key metrics at each Meta earnings event: total revenue and its year-over-year growth rate; Non-GAAP EPS versus the Wall Street consensus estimate; Family Daily Active People (DAP), which measures daily users across all Meta apps; Reality Labs operating loss, which reflects Meta's VR/AR investment spending; AI capital expenditure guidance, which signals Meta's infrastructure commitments; and next-quarter revenue guidance, which often moves the stock more than reported results because it signals management's outlook on near-term advertising conditions.

Disclaimer

This page is published for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. All 2026 earnings dates listed as "Estimated" are based on Meta's historical reporting cadence and are subject to change without notice; users should confirm official dates at Meta's official Investor Relations page before making any scheduling or financial decisions. Historical financial figures including EPS and revenue data are sourced from Yahoo Finance and FactSet and are subject to revision. This page does not recommend buying, selling, or holding any security.