Meta Platforms reports 33% revenue jump to $56.3 billion, Snap up 12% to $1.5 billion

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Meta Platforms reported a 33% year-over-year revenue increase to $56.3 billion for the first quarter of 2026, while Snap posted a 12% rise to $1.5 billion over the same period. Meta's net income margin reached 48% in the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to Snap's negative 6% margin. Meta attributed its revenue growth to artificial intelligence investments and plans to raise capital expenditures to as high as $145 billion this year, up from $72 billion in 2025. Snap, which has yet to achieve profitability since going public in 2017, saw its stock fall to a 52-week low of $3.81 this year amid ongoing struggles.

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Meta reported a 33% revenue jump to $56.3B and a 48% net income margin, beating expectations.

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Snap reported a 12% revenue rise to $1.5B but still has negative 6% net margin and stock hit 52-week low.

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