Meta Platforms(US:META) The Motley Fool·2026-01-31 23:10Core Insights - Meta Platforms is focusing on making personal superintelligence accessible to a wider audience, with significant investments in artificial intelligence starting to yield positive results [1] - Following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings, Meta's shares increased by over 7% [1] Financial Performance - Meta's daily active users across its apps grew by 7% year over year, reaching 3.58 billion [2] - The company increased ad impressions by 18% in the fourth quarter, while also achieving a 6% rise in average ad prices, indicating enhanced value for advertisers [2] - Meta's revenue surged by 24% to $60 billion, with earnings per share rising nearly 11% to $8.88, surpassing Wall Street's expectations of $8.22 [4] Future Investments - Meta plans to significantly increase its capital expenditures for AI development in 2026, with projections of $115 billion to $135 billion, up from $72 billion in 2025 [5] - The majority of this investment will focus on AI-related cloud computing, infrastructure, and labor costs [5] - CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed optimism about advancing personal superintelligence globally by 2026 [5]