Meta Platforms projects Q1 2026 sales growth of 30% following its Q4 2025 earnings report. This rate is the most rapid since 2021. The robust outlook prompted Wall Street analysts to raise price targets. Successful AI integration drives the positive sentiment. AI enhances advertising revenue and user engagement across Meta’s platforms.
Meta faces regulatory headwinds in India. On February 3, 2026, India’s Supreme Court criticized WhatsApp and Meta over their privacy policies. The court stated it will not permit the commercial exploitation of user data. The court likened sharing private data to a "decent way of committing theft." This signals a significant legal challenge in one of Meta’s largest user markets.