'Aggressive' Spending Spooks Meta Platforms Investors. Should You Buy the Dip in META Stock?

Meta Platforms (META) stock tumbled 11% following its Q3 report, the steepest decline since October 2022. While the company delivered solid financial results that exceeded analyst expectations, investors balked at management's plans to significantly increase spending on artificial intelligence.

The social media giant reported adjusted earnings of $7.25 per share on revenue of $51.24 billion, which beat consensus estimates. Its revenue in Q3 of 2025 rose 26% year-over-year (YoY), the company’s strongest growth rate in 18 months. Meta also absorbed a $15.93 billion one-time tax charge related to President Trump's recent tax legislation, which will reduce future cash tax payments.