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Meta Q2 earnings poised to test AI-driven ad strength and capex outlook

Jul 28, 2026, 2:11 PM EDT4 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Beat expectations and constructive capex guidance could trigger near-term upside, reinforced by multiple bull-leaning analyst targets. Historical precedent shows META shares rallying on strong Q2 prints and supportive guidance, though macro/DAU risks can cap gains.

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Analysts expect Meta to report Q2 revenue of $60.22B and EPS of $7.14, continuing its track record of beating estimates. Focus will be on AI-enabled advertising momentum, potential Meta AI updates, subscriptions, and capex guidance for 2026–2027. The stock reaction will hinge on ad growth, DAU trends, and how management communicates the rest of 2026.

Q2 est revenue $60.22B; EPS $7.14; up from year-ago.
META topped revenue estimates for 15 straight quarters; EPS beat for 13.
Q2 guidance: revenue $58B-$61B, near upper end of range.
Capex focus: 2026 guidance $125-145B; 2027 ~$173B.
Q1 results: revenue +33% YoY; ad impressions +19%; price per ad +12%.

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