Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Operating Cash Flow CAGR:29.02%(TTM)
Operating cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history (cash from operations, before capital expenditures).
Over longer horizons, Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Operating Cash Flow CAGR averages 34.99% over 3 years and 25.40% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Operating cash flow CAGR measures the compound annual growth rate of the cash Meta Platforms, Inc. generates from its core business operations, before capital expenditures, computed from rolling-twelve-month cash-flow statement history.
META Operating Cash Flow CAGR Chart
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
META Quarterly Operating Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Operating Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
META Operating Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start OCF | End OCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91.33B | $115.80B | +$24.47B | +26.80% | +26.80% |
| 2024 | $71.11B | $91.33B | +$20.21B | +28.43% | +28.43% |
| 2023 | $50.48B | $71.11B | +$20.64B | +40.89% | +40.89% |
| 2022 | $57.68B | $50.48B | $-7.21B | -12.50% | -12.50% |
| 2021 | $38.75B | $57.68B | +$18.94B | +48.87% | +48.87% |
| 2020 | $36.31B | $38.75B | +$2.43B | +6.70% | +6.70% |
| 2019 | $29.27B | $36.31B | +$7.04B | +24.05% | +24.05% |
| 2018 | $24.22B | $29.27B | +$5.06B | +20.89% | +20.89% |
| 2017 | $16.11B | $24.22B | +$8.11B | +50.34% | +50.34% |
| 2016 | $8.60B | $16.11B | +$7.51B | +87.32% | +87.32% |
| 2015 | $5.46B | $8.60B | +$3.14B | +57.58% | +57.58% |
| 2014 | $4.22B | $5.46B | +$1.24B | +29.25% | +29.25% |
| 2013 | $1.61B | $4.22B | +$2.61B | +161.91% | +161.91% |
| 2012 | $1.55B | $1.61B | +$63.00M | +4.07% | +4.07% |
| 2011 | $698.00M | $1.55B | +$851.00M | +121.92% | +121.92% |
| 2010 | $155.00M | $698.00M | +$543.00M | +350.32% | +350.32% |
Quarterly Operating Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $32.23B | -11.0% | +34.1% |
| Q4 2025 | $36.21B | +20.7% | +29.4% |
| Q3 2025 | $30.00B | +17.4% | +21.3% |
| Q2 2025 | $25.56B | +6.4% | +32.0% |
| Q1 2025 | $24.03B | -14.2% | +24.8% |
| Q4 2024 | $27.99B | +13.2% | +44.2% |
| Q3 2024 | $24.72B | +27.6% | +21.2% |
| Q2 2024 | $19.37B | +0.6% | +11.9% |
| Q1 2024 | $19.25B | -0.8% | +37.5% |
| Q4 2023 | $19.40B | -4.9% | +33.7% |
| Q3 2023 | $20.40B | +17.9% | +110.5% |
| Q2 2023 | $17.31B | +23.7% | +41.9% |
| Q1 2023 | $14.00B | -3.5% | -0.6% |
| Q4 2022 | $14.51B | +49.7% | -19.8% |
| Q3 2022 | $9.69B | -20.5% | -31.2% |
| Q2 2022 | $12.20B | -13.3% | -7.9% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
About Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms Inc., which operated as Facebook, Inc. until its October 2021 rebranding, is a technology enterprise focused on developing innovative products that empower people globally to connect and share with their friends and family. These services are accessible across a variety of digital platforms, including mobile phones, personal computers, virtual reality devices, and wearables. The company's activities are organized into two principal divisions: the Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment encompasses well-known platforms such as: Facebook, where users can share content, participate in discussions, explore new interests, and build connections. Instagram, a vibrant community dedicated to sharing visual media like photos and videos, sending private messages, and utilizing features such as user feeds, ephemeral stories, short video reels, live streams, and integrated shopping functionalities. Messenger, a dedicated application that facilitates text, audio, and video communications, enabling individuals to communicate with their social networks, communities, and even businesses across different devices and operating systems. WhatsApp, a widely adopted and secure messaging service employed by individuals and enterprises for private communication and financial transactions. The Reality Labs division concentrates on pioneering augmented and virtual reality technologies. This segment is responsible for creating consumer-grade hardware, sophisticated software, and engaging content, all aimed at fostering a sense of connection among people, regardless of their physical location or time zone. Meta Platforms Inc. was founded in 2004 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Menlo Park, California.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- CEO
- Mark Elliot Zuckerberg