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Meta’s $16 Billion Tax Charge Hits Quarterly Net Profit
Meta Platforms reported a sharp decline in quarterly net income as a $15.93 billion US tax adjustment overshadowed revenue growth from its advertising and AI divisions. The one-time charge, linked to legislative changes, dragged Q3 profits despite solid ad spending trends and stable user engagement. CEO Mark Zuckerberg reiterated the company’s focus on AI infrastructure and metaverse integration. Analysts said that while Meta’s long-term fundamentals remain strong, the tax liability could temporarily weigh on margins and investor confidence through the next quarter.
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CNBC• By Harsh Ranjan
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Meta’s $16 Billion Tax Charge Hits Quarterly Net Profit
Meta Platforms reported a sharp decline in quarterly net income as a $15.93 billion US tax adjustment overshadowed revenue growth from its advertising and AI divisions. The one-time charge, linked to legislative changes, dragged Q3 profits despite solid ad spending trends and stable user engagement. CEO Mark Zuckerberg reiterated the company’s focus on AI infrastructure and metaverse integration. Analysts said that while Meta’s long-term fundamentals remain strong, the tax liability could temporarily weigh on margins and investor confidence through the next quarter.
Companies:
- Meta
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- Meta
- tax
CNBC• By Harsh Ranjan
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Meta’s quarterly results were impacted by a $15.93 billion tax charge, reducing profits even as AI and advertising operations maintained steady growth momentum.
Meta Platforms reported a sharp decline in quarterly net income as a $15.93 billion US tax adjustment overshadowed revenue growth from its advertising and AI divisions. The one-time charge, linked to legislative changes, dragged Q3 profits despite solid ad spending trends and stable user engagement. CEO Mark Zuckerberg reiterated the company’s focus on AI infrastructure and metaverse integration. Analysts said that while Meta’s long-term fundamentals remain strong, the tax liability could temporarily weigh on margins and investor confidence through the next quarter.
Meta Platforms reported a sharp decline in quarterly net income as a $15.93 billion US tax adjustment overshadowed revenue growth from its advertising and AI divisions. The one-time charge, linked to legislative changes, dragged Q3 profits despite solid ad spending trends and stable user engagement. CEO Mark Zuckerberg reiterated the company’s focus on AI infrastructure and metaverse integration. Analysts said that while Meta’s long-term fundamentals remain strong, the tax liability could temporarily weigh on margins and investor confidence through the next quarter.
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- Meta
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