# Meta’s revenue surges to $64.6 billion, but billions in settlements and skyrocketing AI spending turn screws on profit, free cash flow

- Source: Fortune
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:17:52+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://fortune.com/2026/10/21/meta-q3-earnings-mark-zuckerberg-capex-muse/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/meta-s-revenue-surges-to-64-6-billion-but-billions-in-settlements-and--c8389f/

Meta exceeds revenue estimates as capex nearly doubles from a year ago.

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