Here’s How Much Meta Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings

Investopedia Markets News (all except PF) · Oct 16, 2026

Meta shares are up about 7% since the start of the year.

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Key Takeaways

Meta Platforms is slated to release its quarterly results Wednesday afternoon.

Current options pricing indicates traders see the stock moving up to 6% by the end of the week.

Analysts expect the company to report rising revenues, but concerns have mounted lately about AI spending.

Meta Platforms is set to report earnings after the closing bell Wednesday, with traders looking for a sizable move in the social media giant’s stock.

Based on current options pricing, Meta (META)…