What one share of Meta Platforms holds
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Meta Platforms’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $94.14 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $29.32 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $40.69 |
| Free cash flow | $11.16 |
| Dividends | $2.10 |
| Cash and investments | $32.31 |
| Debt | $32.79 |
| Book value | $106.73 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $1.40 | $0.28 | $0.21 | $0.29 | — | — |
| 2011 | $2.46 | $0.46 | $0.40 | $0.63 | — | $3.31 |
| 2012 | $2.35 | $0.01 | $0.57 | $0.17 | — | $5.86 |
| 2013 | $3.13 | $0.60 | $0.54 | $1.14 | — | $6.39 |
| 2014 | $4.68 | $1.10 | $0.69 | $2.06 | — | $13.81 |
| 2015 | $6.28 | $1.29 | $0.88 | $2.73 | — | $15.78 |
| 2016 | $9.45 | $3.49 | $1.54 | $3.97 | — | $20.68 |
| 2017 | $13.75 | $5.39 | $2.28 | $5.91 | — | $25.63 |
| 2018 | $19.12 | $7.57 | $4.76 | $5.26 | — | $29.11 |
| 2019 | $24.58 | $6.43 | $5.25 | $7.38 | — | $35.41 |
| 2020 | $29.77 | $10.09 | $5.25 | $8.17 | — | $45.00 |
| 2021 | $41.25 | $13.77 | $6.54 | $13.64 | — | $44.36 |
| 2022 | $43.16 | $8.59 | $11.54 | $7.14 | — | $46.79 |
| 2023 | $51.31 | $14.87 | $10.29 | $16.76 | — | $59.51 |
| 2024 | $62.93 | $23.86 | $14.25 | $20.69 | $2.00 | $72.07 |
| 2025 | $78.08 | $23.49 | $27.07 | $17.91 | $2.10 | $86.17 |
Common questions about Meta Platforms
How much does one share of Meta Platforms earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Meta Platforms earned $29.32 of profit on $94.14 of sales, keeping about 31¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Meta Platforms pay a dividend?
Yes. Meta Platforms paid $2.10 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 7¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Meta Platforms’s book value per share?
Meta Platforms’s book value is $106.73 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Meta Platforms have?
Each share of Meta Platforms has $32.31 of cash and investments and $32.79 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is Meta Platforms’s free cash flow per share?
$11.16 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Meta Platforms’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.28 in 2010 to $23.49 in 2025, growing about 34.4% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Meta Platforms bought back shares?
Meta Platforms’s share count rose about 82% from 2010 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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