What stood out most in the latest Meta earnings?

Record Q4 revenue and Q1 revenue guidance that came in above consensus. Investors liked the beat-and-raise, pointing to solid ad demand and better monetisation across apps. The debate now shifts to how fast AI investments translate into revenue and margin gains over 2026.

How big is Meta’s AI capex 2026 plan?

Management outlined $115–$135 billion for 2026, focused on AI model training, inference, and data centres. That is a very large outlay, so the company needs clear productivity and monetisation benefits to support margins and free cash flow over the next year.

Is META stock expensive after the rally?

Valuation is above the market but supported by growth, strong profitability, and positive analyst coverage. Trailing free cash flow yield is about 2.65% and dividend yield is near 0.31%. Watch execution on AI and ad pricing to justify the premium over 2026.

What should UK investors watch before the next report?

Focus on ad pricing and conversion updates, capex pacing versus guidance, and any regulatory headlines in the UK and EU. Also track technicals around the 200‑day average and volume trends. The next earnings date is 29 April 2026, which is the key near‑term catalyst.

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META Stock Today: January 29 Record Q4, AI Spend Guides Q1 Upside

ByDanny Kontos January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Meta earnings took centre stage as shares of META jumped on record Q4 revenue and Q1 revenue guidance above consensus. The company also flagged a bold AI capex 2026 plan of $115–$135 billion. For UK investors, the key is how higher spending affects free cash flow, margins, and long‑term ad growth. META stock closed at $668.73, up 13.51% year to date, with a 52‑week range of $479.80 to $796.25 and a market value near $1.86 trillion.