Meta Discusses Third-Quarter 2026 Results With Investors

The transcript covers Meta Platforms' third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call. CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CFO Susan Li joined the call to discuss the company's results.
The transcript documents Meta Platforms’ third-quarter 2026 earnings call, scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern. CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CFO Susan Li were listed as company speakers, with investor relations director Rob Bevegni opening the session.
Analysts from Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, BofA Securities, Bernstein, Barclays, and Evercore ISI were listed as call participants. The opening also noted that some remarks were predictive and subject to change, and that reconciliations for nonstandard financial measures appeared in the earnings release.
Meta’s quarterly update may shape how investors, advertisers, developers, and users view the company’s priorities. If results or commentary suggest changes in advertising demand or investment priorities, small businesses relying on Meta ads could face changing costs, while creators and developers may see altered platform incentives. Public debate over social media’s role could also be influenced by how Meta frames growth, safety, and investment tradeoffs.