# Meta's $10 Billion Legal Cost Ahead of Q3 Results

> Meta expects $10 billion legal costs before Q3 earnings, impacting profits despite 24% revenue growth.
- Title: Meta's $10 Billion Legal Cost Ahead of Q3 Results · TokenPost
- Summary: Meta expects $10 billion legal costs before Q3 earnings, impacting profits despite 24% revenue growth. Meta anticipates $10 billion in legal expenses for…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/business/37000
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:15:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: meta, legal expense, third-quarter results, revenue growth, teen safety, state attorneys general, crypto, finance
## Meta's Q3 Earnings
Meta expects $10 billion legal expense ahead of third-quarter results despite projected 24% revenue growth.
## Revenue Forecast
Analysts expect $63.3 billion revenue, near Meta's $61 billion to $64 billion forecast range.
## Teen Safety Agreement
Meta's $18 billion legal payment with state attorneys general depends on TikTok and YouTube adopting teen safety protections.
## Q2 Financial Pressure
Meta's costs grew 55% while revenue rose 28% in Q2, narrowing operating margin to 31% from 43%.
## Key takeaway

Meta anticipates $10 billion in legal expenses for teen safety agreements, potentially reducing Q3 profits.