Meta Platforms stock retreated 2.95% following its massive post-earnings surge, as investors reacted to the company's aggressive 2026 outlook and substantial capital expenditure plans.
- The volatility stems from the 2026 outlook, which forecasts capital expenditures between $115-$135 billion dedicated primarily to the Meta Superintelligence Labs efforts.
- The retreat followed a previous surge of over 10% driven by strong Q4 2025 diluted EPS of $8.88, which significantly surpassed estimates of $8.19.
- The stock closed the session at $716.50, successfully holding the majority of the gains achieved the previous day.