Communication Services
Segment results reveal what the total conceals — META
The two segment operating results reconcile to consolidated operating income.
The two segment operating results reconcile to consolidated operating income. A strong revenue increase can coexist with a different expense trajectory. Tax effects also influence net income, so an earnings-per-share comparison alone does not isolate the operating change. Reporting context Meta reports Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The selected quarterly figures include the reported expense base and the separate segment operating results. Most recent quarterly earnings results located in official disclosures at the review cutoff. How to read the figures The selected results are for Q3 2026, ended 2026-09-30. Results were released on 2026-10-21 and the source was reviewed on 2026-11-15. Retain each row’s unit, accounting basis and precision note when making comparisons. Analytical boundary This note identifies relationships and questions in the disclosure. It does not establish a cause from one aggregate ratio or predict a security’s future performance. Consult the linked statement and reconciliation for the company’s own definitions.