Meta Plans Higher 2026 Capex After $70–72B 2025 Spend, Q3 Revenue Up 26%
META•Meta Platforms incurred $70–72 billion in capital expenditures during 2025 and plans to raise capex further in 2026 as it expands its AI infrastructure. In Q3, the company reported $51.24 billion in revenue, up 26% year-over-year, driven by a 14% increase in ad impressions and a 10% rise in ad pricing.
1. Meta Strengthens Teen Safety Measures on Instagram
Meta Platforms has implemented enhanced content filtering for its teen user base, now preventing under-18 accounts from viewing content rated above a PG-13 level. In the past quarter, the company reported that over 120 million active teen accounts have been moved into the new shielded experience, with daily active usage up 8% since the feature’s rollout. To support privacy, Meta partnered with Yoti for age-estimation services, ensuring that uploaded selfies and ID images are deleted within 30 days, while maintaining end-to-end encryption of messaging sessions. This initiative addresses mounting regulatory scrutiny and could influence user growth trends in younger demographics.
