Meta Platforms's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF8.32.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF22.29.
During the past 12 months, Meta Platforms's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 39.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 20.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 22.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Meta Platforms's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 68.80% per year. The lowest was 3.60% per year. And the median was 39.50% per year.
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Meta Platforms Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Meta Platforms Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Meta Platforms's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:META vs SPOT, NBIS, BIDU: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meta Platforms's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Meta Platforms PE Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meta Platforms's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's PE Ratio falls into.
Meta Platforms Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Meta Platforms's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF21.94
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF21.94 mean?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF21.94 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #83 out of 385 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Meta Platforms' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Meta Platforms' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF21.94. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #83 out of 385 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #83 out of 385 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Meta Platforms in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Interactive Media company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Interactive Media companies is 11.70, based on 385 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Platforms's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF21.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meta Platforms stock overvalued right now?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF21.94. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF663.10, compared to a current price of CHF543.10 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF21.94. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meta Platforms (XSWX:META), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF21.94 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF543.10 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF663.10.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:META:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF21.94
GF Value™: CHF663.10 vs. price of CHF543.10 (18.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:META stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
97GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:META
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSWX:META has been successfully added to your 
