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Interest Paid

Meta Platforms, Inc. Interest Paid increased by 205.4% to $284.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 19.3%, from $352.00M to $284.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Increasing interest payments relative to debt levels may signal rising interest rates or a higher cost of borrowing.

Detailed definition

The total cash outflow for interest payments on debt obligations during the period. This metric highlights the cash cost...

Peer comparison

Used to compare the cost of debt and interest coverage ratios against industry peers.

Metric ID: interest_paid

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$182.00M$0.00$120.00M$146.00M$121.00M$124.00M$111.00M$130.00M$352.00M$126.00M$125.00M$93.00M$284.00M
QoQ Change-100.0%+21.7%-17.1%+2.5%-10.5%+17.1%+170.8%-64.2%-0.8%-25.6%+205.4%
YoY Change-33.5%-7.5%-11.0%+190.9%+1.6%+12.6%-28.5%-19.3%
Range$0.00$352.00M
Avg YoY Growth+13.2%
Median YoY Growth-9.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s interest paid?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported interest paid of $284.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Meta Platforms, Inc.'s interest paid changed year-over-year?
Meta Platforms, Inc.'s interest paid decreased by 19.3% year-over-year, from $352.00M to $284.00M.
What does interest paid mean?
The total cash paid for interest on debt.