Meta Platforms is expected to announce third-quarter revenue of approximately $63.4 billion, an increase of nearly 24% compared to the same period last year.
Investors will be paying attention to the AI expenditures in 2027, infrastructure costs, as well as the commercialization potential of its Muse AI assistant.
Before the financial report was released, the stock price of META closed at $694.25, with the support level of $650 and the resistance level of $735 becoming the focus of market attention.
Meta Platforms is scheduled to release its third-quarter earnings after the U.S. market closes on October 21st. The financial report conference call will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, which is 2:00 a.m. Indian Standard Time on October 22nd. Wall Street expects revenue to be around $63.4 billion, but the company's outlook for expenses in 2027 may ultimately determine whether these earnings will drive a rebound in the stock price or further put pressure on the META stock price.
Meta Financial Report Conference to be Held Today: Revenue Growth Faces a Test of Profitability
Meta's guidance on expenditures for 2027 may determine the direction of stock prices
The capital expenditure plan for Meta will be the core focus of the financial report conference call. Analysts estimate that the capital expenditure for the September quarter was around $41.7 billion, reflecting the scale of the company's infrastructure expansion. At the same time, the continuously increasing investment has put pressure on free cash flow; therefore, the pace of future expenditures is becoming increasingly important for investors.
Meta's capital expenditure outlook for 2026 is estimated to be between $130 billion and $145 billion. If the company indicates that expenditures will further increase in 2027, it may raise concerns among investors regarding return on investment, especially if revenue growth does not accelerate in tandem with these additional investments.
META Stock Price Analysis: What Does the Chart Show?
The range of $650 to $655 is the first support level that needs attention. If this area can be held, it may help stabilize the stock price and create room for a rebound to the resistance level of $735. If a sustained breakthrough above $735 is achieved, it will improve the short-term technical outlook and bring the range of $780 to $800 back into focus.
However, if the stock price clearly falls below $650, the chart trend may weaken, exposing the next support level near $625. Since financial reports and forward guidance are likely to dominate short-term trading, technical levels will still depend on the market's interpretation of the earnings.
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For Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ : META ), the capital expenditure guidance for 2027 is a key variable. If there is evidence that AI investments are improving liquidity, the stock price may find support and rebound; however, if expenditures continue to increase without a clearer path to returns, the stock price may remain under pressure.
