Meta Platforms reported a 28% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 FY2026, driven by 3.6 billion daily active users and enhanced AI-powered advertising performance. Heavy AI-related capital expenditures pressure free cash flow, though strong operating cash flow and emerging consumer AI products justify ongoing investment. The company settled a $17–18 billion youth-safety lawsuit, removing a major legal risk while adding compliance complexities and potential user engagement challenges. Meta shares trade at USD 692.61 on Pluang as of Sep 18, 2026 19:13 WIB, up 1.51% for the day but below the 52-week high of USD 780.25 and above the 52-week low of USD 525.72. Investor activity shows 74% selling versus 26% buying interest. Meta announced capital expenditure guidance of $130 billion to $145 billion for 2026. Its AI assistant Muse reached number one on Apple's US App Store free app chart a week after launch, and Meta Platforms stock rose 24.34% in the past month.