# Meta stock sinks 7% as AI spend pushes free cash flow negative

- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-10-22T18:38:31+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/22/meta-stock-q3-earnings-free-cash-flow.html
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