Meta Platforms, the largest social media company globally, will announce its Q3 2024 financial results on October 31. The company's share price has experienced fluctuations after earnings reports, indicating volatility over various time frames. Meta stock often sees sharp movements on the day earnings are released.
 

Meta Q3 earnings 2024 announcement

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) announced today that the company's third quarter 2024 financial results will be released after market close on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Meta will hold a conference call to discuss its results on October 31 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET. The live webcast can be accessed on the Meta Investor Relations website at investor.fb.com, where you'll also find the earnings press release, financial tables, and slide presentation. A replay will be available afterward, along with transcripts from the conference calls with equity research analysts on October 30, 2024.

Expectations for Q3
Revenue: $40.3 billion
Revenue growth: 17.9% year-on-year (YoY)
Net income: $13.5 billion
Earnings per share (EPS): $5.23

Comparison to previous quarter
Revenue: $39.07 billion
EPS: $5.16
 

Meta stock has seen significant fluctuations

Meta stock has seen significant highs and lows over recent years. The highest point was over $380 per share in September 2021, driven by strong user growth and advertising revenue. However, it faced substantial declines, dropping below $100 in early 2023 due to concerns about competition and increased costs. The stock's performance remains highly reactive to market trends and earnings reports

Meta Platforms (Meta), the largest social media company in the world, is scheduled to announce its Q3 2024 financial results on October 31. The company's share price has experienced mixed reactions following earnings reports, reflecting volatility over various time frames.

With substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI), Meta is positioned for potential share growth in the digital advertising sector, which bodes well for investors. This article examines key share price trends following earnings reports and their implications for investors.
 

Post-Earnings Performance Analysis

Immediate Reactions (One Day)
Meta stock often experiences significant movements on earnings release days, with the most notable increase being over 25% in Q1 2022. Conversely, Q3 2022 saw a decline exceeding 20%, highlighting the impact of investor sentiment on expectations. More stable reactions, like in Q4 2023 and Q1 2024, indicate performance aligned with forecasts.

Short-Term Adjustments (One Week)
Volatility typically decreases within a week. For instance, Q1 2022's initial gains softened by the end of the week, while Q3 2022 continued to decline, signaling ongoing concerns. Positive movements from days like Q2 2023 and Q4 2023 persisted through the week, reflecting sustained investor confidence.

Medium-Term Trends (One Month)
Over a month, trends become more apparent. Q4 2022 showed a continued decline amid broader market worries, while Q4 2023 saw a rebound in investor confidence. Q2 2023 maintained steady gains, suggesting increasing market support for Meta's strategy.

Overall Patterns
Meta's share price reacts strongly to earnings releases. Strong quarters like Q1 2022 and Q2 2023 lead to substantial one-day gains, often followed by continued growth. Weaker quarters, such as Q3 2022, reflect prolonged declines tied to deeper market concerns.