# Meta Beats Q3 Expectations With Strong Earnings

> Meta's Q3 earnings exceed forecasts with AI-driven ad growth despite legal settlement costs.
- Title: Meta Beats Q3 Expectations With Strong Earnings · Adweek
- Summary: Meta's Q3 earnings exceed forecasts with AI-driven ad growth despite legal settlement costs. Meta reported $63.1 billion in Q3 ad revenue up 26% year over…
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- Source: Adweek — https://adweek.com/media/meta-beats-q3-expectations-with-strong-earnings
- Author: Alyshia Hull
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:35:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: meta, ad revenue, q3 earnings, ai investments, legal settlement, youth mental health
## Q3 Revenue Figures
Meta reported $64.6 billion total Q3 revenue, up 26% year over year.
## Ad Revenue Growth
Ad revenue rose 26% year over year to $63.1 billion with 10% more ad impressions.
## AI Advertising Improvements
AI tools boosted conversions by 1.7% for off-site campaigns and 9.6% for app ads.
## Legal Settlement Charge
Meta recognized $9.9 billion pre-tax charge for youth mental health lawsuits.
## Key takeaway

Meta reported $63.1 billion in Q3 ad revenue up 26% year over year while facing a $9.9 billion legal settlement charge.